Communicable disease threats report, 23-29 January 2022, week 4
This issue of the ECDC Communicable Disease Threats Report (CDTR) covers the period 23-29 January 2022 and includes updates on COVID-19, Influenza, the Omicron variant, poliomyelitis and mass gathering monitoring for the Winter Olympic Games in Beijing.
Video: ECDC update on Omicron in the EU/EEA
Statement by ECDC Director, Dr Andrea Ammon, on the situation in the EU/EEA regarding the Omicron variant of concern.
Guidance on ending the isolation period for people with COVID-19, third update
This document provides guidance for planning the discharge and ending of isolation of COVID-19 patients.
Assessment of the further emergence and potential impact of the SARS-CoV-2 Omicron variant of concern in the EU/EEA, 19th update
The SARS-CoV-2 Omicron variant of concern (VOC) is rapidly replacing SARS-CoV-2 Delta in most European Union/European Economic Area (EU/EEA) countries, and is broadly following a west-to-east progression.
Strengthening COVID-19 information and vaccination caravans in rural communities from Romania
On 27 January, over 80 Romanian General Practitioners (GPs) and public health experts participated in an online workshop aimed at strengthening planning and implementation of information and vaccination caravans in rural areas.
Societal pressure from unprecedented Omicron spread can be eased through increased vaccination uptake
The Omicron variant of concern (VOC) is currently spreading with unprecedented speed and intensity across the EU/EEA, with overall reported infection rates three times higher than the highest peak during the pandemic so far.
Combined indicator: 14-day notification rate, testing rate and test positivity, updated 27 January 2022
Maps in support of the Council Recommendation on a coordinated approach to travel measures in the EU.
Combined indicator: 14-day notification rate, testing rate and test positivity, updated 27 January 2022 (colour-blind friendly)
Maps in support of the Council Recommendation on a coordinated approach to travel measures in the EU.
14-day case notification rate per 100 000 inhabitants, updated 27 January 2022
Maps in support of the Council Recommendation on a coordinated approach to travel measures in the EU
Strenghtening COVID-19 information and vaccination caravans in rural communities from Romania
On 27 January, over 80 Romanian General Practitioners (GPs) and public health experts participated in an online workshop aimed at strengthening planning and implementation of information and vaccination caravans in rural areas.