Translating the COVID-19 epidemiological situation into policies and measures: the Belgian experience.
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Géraldine de Muylder [2]; Valeska Laisnez [3]; Giulietta Stefani [4]; Caroline Boulouffe [5]; Faes, Christel [6]; Hammami, Naïma [7]; Pierre Hubin [8]; Molenberghs, Geert [9]; Jasper Sans [10]; van de Konijnenburg, Cecile [11]; Stefaan Van der Borght [12]; Ruben Brondeel [13]; Jorgen Stassijns [14]; Tinne Lernout [15]Trefwoorden
Samenvatting:
The COVID-19 pandemic led to sustained surveillance efforts, which made unprecedented volumes and types of data available. In Belgium, these data were used to conduct a targeted and regular assessment of the epidemiological situation. In addition, management tools were developed, incorporating key indicators and thresholds, to define risk levels and offer guidance to policy makers. Categorizing risk into various levels provided a stable framework to monitor the COVID-19 epidemiological situation and allowed for clear communication to authorities. Although translating risk levels into specif…