Weekly respiratory virus update, week 40, October 2026
October 10, 2026
Communicable disease threats report, 3 – 9 October, week 41
This issue of the Communicable disease threats report (CDTR) covers the period 3 – 9October 2026, and includes updates on respiratory virus epidemiology in the EU/EEA, pneumonia of unknown aetiology, Ebola, expert deployment, West Nile Virus, Crimean-Congo haemorrhagic fever, dengue, chikungunya, symptomatic Sindbis case in Germany, measles, and Salmonella Strathcona.
Weekly respiratory virus update, week 40, October 2026
In the EU/EEA, increased circulation of SARS-CoV-2 is observed, with limited impact on hospitalisations. Respiratory syncytial virus and influenza circulation remain at low levels.
Communicable disease threats report, 26 September – 2 October, week 40
This issue of the Communicable disease threats report (CDTR) covers the period 26 September – 2 October 2026, and includes updates on Crimean Congo haemorrhagic fever, Chikungunya virus disease, cholera, COVID-19, dengue, Ebola, avian influenza, seasonal influenza, Middle Eastern Respiratory Syndrome (MERS), respiratory syncytial infection, Vibriosis and West Nile virus infection.
Communicable disease threats report, 19-25 September, week 39
This issue of the ECDC Communicable Disease Threats Report (CDTR) covers the period 19-25 September, and includes updates on respiratory virus epidemiology in the EU/EEA Ebola, ECDC expert deployment, West Nile Virus, Crimean-Congo haemorrhagic fever, dengue, chikungunya, and vibrio risk in coastal waters.
Communicable disease threats report, 12-18 September, week 38
This issue of the ECDC Communicable Disease Threats Report (CDTR) covers the period 12-18 September, and includes updates on Ebola, malaria, botulism, avian influenza A(H9N2), influenza A(H5), respiratory virus epidemiology in the EU/.EEA, West Nile virus infections, chikungunya, dengue, Crimean-Congo haemorrhagic fever, Vibrio, measles, and expert deployments.
Communicable disease threats report, 5 -11 September, week 37
This issue of the ECDC Communicable Disease Threats Report (CDTR) covers the period 5 -12 September, and includes updates on Ebola, an overview of respiratory virus epidemiology in the EU/EEA, West Nile virus, Crimean-Congo haemorrhagic fever, dengue, chikungunya, and vibrio.
Communicable disease threats report, 29 August – 4 September, week 36
This issue of the ECDC Communicable Disease Threats Report (CDTR) covers the period 29 August – 4 September, and includes updates on Ebola, SARS-CoV-2 variant classification, West Nile virus, Crimean-Congo haemorrhagic fever, dengue, chikungunya, vibrio, Middle East respiratory syndrome, malaria, influenza A (H9N2), and an overview of respiratory virus epidemiology in the EU/EEA.
Communicable disease threats report, 22 – 28 August, week 35
This issue of the ECDC Communicable Disease Threats Report (CDTR) covers the period 22 – 28 August, and includes updates on diphtheria, Ebola, swine influenza A(H1N2), respiratory virus epidemiology, Crimean-Congo haemorrhagic fever, dengue, chikungunya virus disease, Vibrio growth, West Nile virus, cholera, poliovirus and expert deployments.
Communicable disease threats report, 15 – 21 August 2026, week 34
This issue of the ECDC Communicable Disease Threats Report (CDTR) covers the period 15-21 August 2026, and includes updates on Ebola, respiratory virus epidemiology in the EU/EEA, swine flu, West Nile virus, Crimean-Congo haemorrhagic fever, dengue, chikungunya, vibrio, influenza, Dermatophilosis congolensis, Salmonella Enteritidis, and measles.
New guidance launched to help Europe detect respiratory virus threats earlier
Today ECDC published new guidance on respiratory virus surveillance for the EU/EEA.
