"ECDC is closely following the development of the present epidemic of influenza A(H1N1). Via our Emergency Operation Centre, ECDC experts and scientists are working closely with the European Commission, WHO and health authorities and agencies inside and outside Europe to assess the risk presented by this new virus and to identify means to counteract its effects. As each day passes, we learn more about the disease and what we should do to prevent it from spreading.
At this stage, we do not yet know exactly how the situation will evolve. However, in the event of a global epidemic, Europe today stands better prepared than ever before. ECDC will continue to monitor the situation and communicate with the European community, providing advice and educational information about influenza A(H1N1) based on the latest scientific data available to our experts".
Zsuzsanna Jakab, Director ECDC