Weekly respiratory virus update, week 2, January 2026

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16 Jan 2026

Respiratory virus circulation is elevated across the EU/EEA: circulation of influenza viruses is high but has peaked, RSV circulation is elevated and increasing and SARS-CoV-2 circulation remains at low levels.

Weekly respiratory virus update, week 2, January 2026

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