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• Weekly respiratory virus update, week 42, October 2026 October 23, 2026
  In the EU/EEA, respiratory illness activity remains at baseline or low levels, although seasonal increases are being observed. While SARS-CoV-2 circulation remains low in most countries, the overall EU/EEA picture is influenced by higher positivity in two countries. Influenza activity is low, while RSV activity remains very low.
• Respiratory infections season October 22, 2026
  As the colder months approach in Europe, respiratory infections including influenza, respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) infections, COVID-19, pneumococcal disease and others can lead to serious illness and increase the burden on healthcare services throughout Europe.
• Protect yourself and others during the cold season October 22, 2026
  As the colder months approach in Europe, respiratory infections including influenza, respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) infections, COVID-19, pneumococcal disease and others can lead to serious illness and increase the burden on healthcare services throughout Europe.
• Communicable disease threats report, 10 - 16 October, week 42 October 16, 2026
  This issue of the Communicable disease threats report (CDTR) covers the period 10 - 16 October 2026, and includes updates on respiratory virus epidemiology in the EU/EEA, Ebola, expert deployment, pneumonia of unknown aetiology, mpox in the EU/EEA, West Nile Virus, Crimean-Congo haemorrhagic fever, dengue, chikungunya, and diphtheria.
• Weekly respiratory virus update, week 41, October 2026 October 16, 2026
  In the EU/EEA, SARS-CoV-2 circulation remains low, although higher rates in two countries are affecting the overall picture. Respiratory syncytial virus and influenza circulation remain at low levels. 
• Communicable disease threats report, 3 - 9 October, week 41 October 9, 2026
  This issue of the Communicable disease threats report (CDTR) covers the period 3 - 9October 2026, and includes updates on respiratory virus epidemiology in the EU/EEA, pneumonia of unknown aetiology, Ebola, expert deployment, West Nile Virus, Crimean-Congo haemorrhagic fever, dengue, chikungunya, symptomatic Sindbis case in Germany, measles, and Salmonella Strathcona. 
• Weekly respiratory virus update, week 40, October 2026 October 9, 2026
  In the EU/EEA, increased circulation of SARS-CoV-2 is observed, with limited impact on hospitalisations. Respiratory syncytial virus and influenza circulation remain at low levels. 
• The European Respiratory Virus Surveillance Summary (ERVISS) October 9, 2026
  This interactive dashboard provides a weekly integrated epidemiological summary for influenza, RSV and SARS-CoV-2.
• Communicable disease threats report, 26 September - 2 October, week 40 October 2, 2026
  This issue of the Communicable disease threats report (CDTR) covers the period 26 September - 2 October 2026, and includes updates on Crimean Congo haemorrhagic fever, Chikungunya virus disease, cholera, COVID-19, dengue, Ebola, avian influenza, seasonal influenza, Middle Eastern Respiratory Syndrome (MERS), respiratory syncytial infection, Vibriosis and West Nile virus infection.
• Communicable disease threats report, 19-25 September, week 39 September 25, 2026
  This issue of the ECDC Communicable Disease Threats Report (CDTR) covers the period 19-25 September, and includes updates on respiratory virus epidemiology in the EU/EEA Ebola, ECDC expert deployment, West Nile Virus, Crimean-Congo haemorrhagic fever, dengue, chikungunya, and vibrio risk in coastal waters.