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Today, the EU Digital COVID Certificate has reached another important milestone with the go-live of the technical system at EU level, which allows to verify certificates in a secure and privacy-friendly way.

As of today, the Regulation on medical devices (MDR) is fully applicable, after a one year postponement due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

The report examines the progress achieved so far: the Directive contributed to the reduction of tobacco consumption and generated positive outcomes for public health.

The Health Security Committee (HSC) has agreed to update the common list of COVID-19 rapid antigen tests (RATs), including those whose results are mutually recognised by EU Member States for public health measures.