Communicable disease threats report, 12-18 September, week 38
September 19, 2026
Communicable disease threats report, 24-30 May 2025, week 22
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.
Weekly respiratory virus update, week 20, May 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
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
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
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
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
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 […]
