- The European Commission proposed measures to prevent a surge of COVID-19 cases in the upcoming autumn and winter season, calling for member states to enact a coordinated approach.
- The measures, proposed in Commission’s communication on Friday (2 September), include increasing the uptake of vaccines, including the new and adapted versions.
- The Commission called on the EU27 to improve the vaccine uptake of the primary vaccination course and first booster dose among eligible individuals.
Commission urges bloc to act now in preparation for COVID-19 winter surge
