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  • The European Respiratory Virus Surveillance Summary (ERVISS) May 30, 2025
    This interactive dashboard provides a weekly integrated epidemiological summary for influenza, RSV and SARS-CoV-2.
  • Communicable disease threats report, 24-30 May 2025, week 22 May 28, 2025
    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.
  • Reporting Protocol for integrated respiratory virus surveillance May 27, 2025
    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.
  • Weekly respiratory virus update, week 20, May 2025 May 23, 2025
    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 […]
  • Weekly respiratory virus update, week 19, May 2025 May 16, 2025
    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 […]
  • Weekly respiratory virus update, week 18, May 2025 May 12, 2025
    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 […]
  • Healthcare-associated infections, a threat to residents of long-term care facilities in Europe May 5, 2025
    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.
  • Communicable disease threats report, 26 April - 3 May 2025, week 18 May 2, 2025
    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.
  • Weekly respiratory virus update, week 17, April 2025 May 2, 2025
    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 […]
  • Communicable disease threats report, 19 - 25 April 2025, week 17 April 25, 2025
    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.