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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.

Respiratory virus activity is decreasing overall but remains elevated in some EU/EEA countries affected by ongoing flu and/or RSV epidemics. Preventive measures, such as frequent handwashing, maintaining physical distance, avoiding large gatherings, and wearing masks in healthcare settings can help reduce transmission and protect those at high risk of severe illness.

This issue of the ECDC Communicable Disease Threats Report (CDTR) covers the period 29 March – 4 April 2025 and includes updates on SARS-CoV-2, Influenza A(H5N1), chikungunya, Ebola and an overview of respiratory virus epidemiology in the EU/EEA.

Respiratory virus activity is decreasing but remains elevated in the EU/EEA. Both flu and RSV epidemics are still ongoing. Individuals eligible for vaccination are strongly encouraged to get vaccinated according to national recommendations. Preventive measures, such as frequent handwashing, maintaining physical distance, avoiding large gatherings, and wearing masks in healthcare settings can help reduce transmission […]