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.

Statement by ECDC Director, Dr Andrea Ammon, on the situation in the EU/EEA regarding the Omicron variant of concern.

This document provides guidance for planning the discharge and ending of isolation of COVID-19 patients.

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.

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.

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.

Maps in support of the Council Recommendation on a coordinated approach to travel measures in the EU.

Maps in support of the Council Recommendation on a coordinated approach to travel measures in the EU.

Maps in support of the Council Recommendation on a coordinated approach to travel measures in the EU

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.