Coronavirus disease

The disease is rapidly spreading worldwide and the number of cases in Europe is rising with increasing pace in several affected areas.

Latest information on COVID-19

COVID-19: Physical distancing measures

The COVID-19 outbreak is rapidly evolving, and governments in all countries have been urged to regard containment of the disease as a ‘top priority’. Physical distancing can minimise contact between individuals and thereby reduce the possibility for new infections and the pressure on health services.

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Latest data on tuberculosis in Europe

A joint ECDC-WHO report released on World TB Day shows that despite an overall 4% decline in EU/EEA tuberculosis cases, challenges remain in achieving targets. 

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Influenza season 2019/20

Influenza activity continues to increase, with a number of Member States reporting very high and high intensity.

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COVID-19

Several countries are now experiencing sustained local transmission of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), including Europe.

The COVID-19 pandemic is rapidly evolving, and outbreak investigations are ongoing. ECDC is closely monitoring this outbreak, providing risk assessments, public health guidance, and advice on response activities to EU Member States and the EU Commission.

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Rapid risk assessment: Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic: increased transmission in the EU/EEA and the UK – seventh update

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Communicable disease threats report, 29 March-4 April 2020, week 14

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An overview of the rapid test situation for COVID-19 diagnosis in the EU/EEA

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Infection prevention and control and preparedness for COVID-19 in healthcare settings - second update

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Contact tracing: Public health management of persons, including healthcare workers, having had contact with COVID-19 cases in the European Union – first update

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Download today’s data on the geographic distribution of COVID-19 cases worldwide

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Weekly influenza update, week 13, March 2020

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Algorithm for the management of contacts of probable or confirmed COVID-19 cases

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EARS-Net Reporting protocol 2020

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Video on COVID-19: Physical distancing

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Online micro learning activities on non-pharmaceutical countermeasures in relation to COVID-19

20 Feb 2020 - 31 Dec 2020
ECDC Virtual Academy

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World Tuberculosis Day - 2020

24 Mar 2020

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Active tuberculosis case finding in migrants – ECDC workshop for EU Member States

18 Feb 2020 - 19 Feb 2020
Athens, Greece

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Seminar about the coronavirus

19 Feb 2020
Europahuset, Stockholm

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Design contest to find the first global Antibiotic Resistance Symbol

18 Nov 2019 - 31 Mar 2020
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