The outbreak of COVID-19, a new form of coronavirus, and its rapid spread around the world has required the PROMISS project partners to adapt to keep everyone safe and healthy.

  • Our annual PROMISS consortium meeting was held virtually and although we couldn’t meet up face-to-face, we were able to have virtual in-depth discussions and decide effectively on the project’s next steps.
  • Our PROMISS long-term (cost)effectiveness study also had to adapt its final tests to ensure participants’ health and safety. Starting from March 16 2020, the final follow-up measurement was postponed until further notice. Final measurements were resumed in April (through interview by phone) except for the physical measurements. Starting from the beginning of June, the physical measurements at the clinic site were also resumed in both Finland and the Netherlands. Those with no health complaints potentially caused by the coronavirus were allowed to visit the clinic site.

The PROMISS consortium encourages everyone to follow the guidance of the World Health Organisation and government measures taken in our respective countries. For reliable information about the pandemic, please visit only trusted sources among which: