This issue of the ECDC Communicable Disease Threats Report (CDTR) covers the period 24-30 May 2025, and includes updates on SARS-CoV-2 variant classification, chikungunya, mass gathering monitoring for the Hajj, and risk assessment on hepatitis A under production.
This Reporting Protocol describes data collection for influenza, COVID-19, and other respiratory viruses (such as RSV or new viruses of public health concern) in the EU/EEA and wider WHO European Region. Data collection is integrated for most datasets in line with the operational considerations for respiratory virus surveillance in Europe.
The winter epidemics of influenza and RSV are coming to an end in the EU/EEA. Overall respiratory virus activity is low. SARS-CoV-2 activity remains low, but it is important to remain vigilant for potential increases. Preventive measures, such as frequent handwashing, physical distancing, avoiding large gatherings, and wearing masks in healthcare settings can help reduce […]
In the EU/EEA, respiratory virus activity is low. Influenza and RSV activity have decreased to low levels in most countries. SARS-CoV-2 activity remains low, but it is important to remain vigilant for potential increases. Preventive measures, such as frequent handwashing, physical distancing, avoiding large gatherings, and wearing masks in healthcare settings can help reduce transmission […]
In the EU/EEA, respiratory virus activity is low. Influenza and RSV have decreased to low levels and in most countries. SARS-CoV-2 remains low, but it is important to remain vigilant for potential increases. Preventive measures, such as frequent handwashing, physical distancing, avoiding large gatherings, and wearing masks in healthcare settings can help reduce transmission and […]
On World Hand Hygiene Day, a new ECDC survey* reveals that 3.1% of the residents in long-term care facilities (LTCFs) had at least one healthcare-associated infection (HAI) at the time of the study.
This issue of the ECDC Communicable Disease Threats Report (CDTR) covers the period 26 April - 3 May 2025 and includes updates on respiratory virus epidemiology in the EU/EEA, SARS-CoV-2, chikungunya virus disease, diphtheria, mpox, influenza A(H5N1), cholera, yellow fever, and Ebola disease.
In the EU/EEA, influenza intensity has returned to low levels in most countries and respiratory virus activity is decreasing overall. However, some EU/EEA countries are still affected by ongoing flu and/or RSV epidemics. Preventive measures, such as frequent handwashing, physical distancing, avoiding large gatherings, and wearing masks in healthcare settings can help reduce transmission and […]
This issue of the ECDC Communicable Disease Threats Report (CDTR) covers the period 19-25 April 2025 and includes updates on respiratory virus epidemiology in the EU/EEA, influenza, avian influenza, poliomyelitis, and chikungunya virus disease.