In view of the significant health risks posed by the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) – a public health emergency of international concern – ECA has put in place several precautions, effective until further notice.

• ECA will continue offering its accreditation services globally, utilizing remote assessment technologies for upcoming surveillance, reassessments and other types of assessments.
• Initial assessments’ methodology will be considered per case based on the risk level associated with each country. ECA may schedule under conditions, postpone or reschedule such assessments.
• In addition, no individuals will be permitted to attend Exquisite meetings in person if they believe they have been in contact with anyone who has been exposed to COVID-19. Such individuals will be permitted to attend remotely (technology permitting).

ECA is closely monitoring developments relating to COVID-19 and will issue additional announcements as circumstances evolve.