Timely detection of novel coronavirus (2019-nCoV) infection cases is crucial to interrupt the spread of this virus. We assessed the required expertise and capacity for molecular detection of 2019-nCoV in specialised laboratories in 30 European Union/European Economic Area (EU/EEA) countries. Thirty-eight laboratories in 24 EU/EEA countries had diagnostic tests available by 29 January 2020. A coverage of all EU/EEA countries was expected by mid-February. Availability of primers/ probes, positive controls and personnel were main implementation barriers.
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Reusken, C. B. E. M., Broberg, E. K., Haagmans, B., Meijer, A., Corman, V. M., Papa, A., … Leitmeyer, K. (2020, February 13). Laboratory readiness and response for novel coronavirus (2019-nCoV) in expert laboratories in 30 EU/EEA countries, January 2020. Eurosurveillance. European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC). https://doi.org/10.2807/1560-7917.ES.2020.25.6.2000082
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