How science supported EU policy making in ensuring safe and reliable COVID-19 antigen testing - Lessons learnt and recommendations in case of future serious crossborder health threats
In response to the challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic and the needs of EU Member States and policy makers related to antigen testing, DG SANTE and the JRC set up a structured targeted approach, which also facilitated the implementation of the EU Digital COVID Certificate (EUDCC). The EU Health Security Committee established in May 2021 a technical working group (TWG) on COVID-19 diagnostic