This page provides daily updates of information gathered through epidemic intelligence activities regarding communicable diseases of concern to the EU. It also provides updates on the global situation and changes in the epidemiology of communicable diseases with potential to affect Europe.
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On 7 October, the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) reported a total of 8 728 confirmed cases, including 4 205 related deaths (from data up until 6 October). Since the beginning of the outbreak, seven provinces have been affected: Ituri, North Kivu, South Kivu, Tshopo, Haut-Uélé, Bas Uélé and…
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Russian health authorities have reported no recent plague case in Irkutsk Oblast. They reported that preventive measures, including epidemiological investigations and medical observation and testing of contacts have been completed; and no high-threat pathogen was detected in any of the identified…
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On 6 October, Kenya's Cabinet Secretary for Health announced the country's first confirmed Ebola virus disease case imported from DRC. On 5 October, the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) reported a total of 8 603 confirmed cases, including 4 148 related deaths (from data up until 4 October)…
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In September 2026, a laboratory-confirmed infection with Sindbis virus (SINV) was identified in south-western Germany. This is the first autochthonous case of symptomatic SINV infection reported in Germany.
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Consultation rates for respiratory illness in both primary and secondary care settings are increasing in some Member States, yet remain at baseline levels across all EU/EEA countries, except for Denmark and Spain, which reported low activity in primary care settings. SARS-CoV-2activity is increasing…
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A healthcare worker based in DRC who tested positive for Bundibugyo virus on 29 September was medically evacuated to the Netherlands to receive specialised care on 1 October. On 3 October 2026, the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) reported a total of 8 442 confirmed cases, including 4 080…
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On 2 October 2026, according to multiple media reports with pending verification, authorities in Irkutsk Oblast, Russia, implemented emergency anti-epidemic measures following the death of a laboratory technician from the Irkutsk Research Anti-Plague Institute; the case was officially classified as…
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A healthcare worker based in DRC who tested positive for Bundibugyo virus on 29 September was medically evacuated to the Netherlands to receive specialised care on 1 October. On 30 September 2026, the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) reported a total of 8 224 confirmed cases, including 3 982…
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Since the beginning of 2026, and as at 23 September 2026, two countries in Europe have reported locally acquired cases of chikungunya virus disease: France (90 cases) and Italy (1 case).
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Since the beginning of 2026 and as at 30 September 2026, two countries in Europe have reported locally acquired cases of dengue: Italy (59 cases) and France (6 cases).
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Since the beginning of 2026, and as at 30 September 2026, one country in Europe has reported locally acquired cases of Crimean-Congo haemorrhagic fever (CCHF): Spain (4 cases). In the past week, no new cases have been reported to ECDC.
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Since the beginning of the 2026 transmission season, and as at 30 September, 202 areas affected by West Nile virus (WNV) have been identified in 16 countries across Europe. This week, 16 areas are reported as affected for the first time this season. The 16 countries have reported 1 765 locally…
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Two new laboratory-confirmed human cases of avian influenza A(H9N2) virus infection were reported by the World Health Organization (WHO) in Guangdong and Hunan provinces on 25 September 2026 . Both cases involved children , with symptom onset on 30 August and 7 September 2026 , and both fully…
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New data from a recent European genomic survey of carbapenem-resistant Enterobacterales (CRE) and additional European Antimicrobial Resistance Genes Surveillance Network ( EURGen-Net) investigation s show a substantially worsening epidemiological situation in the EU/EEA, with an increase of NDM…
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On 30 September 2026, the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) reported a total of 8 224 confirmed cases, including 3 982 related deaths (from data up until 29 September). Since the beginning of the outbreak, seven provinces have been affected: Ituri, North Kivu, South Kivu, Tshopo, Haut-Uélé, Bas…
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Since the previous update on 31 August 2026, and as of 29 September 2026, no new MERS cases have been reported by the World Health Organization (WHO) or by national health authorities. Since the beginning of 2026, and as of 29 September 2026, two MERS cases, including one fatality, have been…
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On 28 September 2026, the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) reported a total of 8 116 confirmed cases, including 3 924 related deaths (from data up until 27 September). Since the beginning of the outbreak, seven provinces have been affected: Ituri, North Kivu, South Kivu, Tshopo, Haut-Uélé, Bas…
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On 28 September 2026, one laboratory-confirmed human case of avian influenza A(H5N1) virus infection was reported in Oddar Meanchey Province, Cambodia. The case is a man in his forties who was hospitalized and was confirmed positive on September 27, 2026. The patient is a poultry farmer with…
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Since the beginning of 2026, and as of September 2026, over 2 million cases of dengue and over 1 000 dengue-related deaths were reported globally, according to information from publicly available sources. This is a decrease compared to the same period in 2025. In 2026, cases have been reported in…
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Since the start of 2026, and as of 30 August 2026 (data available until 30 August), 250 051 chikungunya virus disease (CHIKVD) cases and 87 associated deaths have been detected from 26 countries (not including EU/EEA countries and territories). Cases reported in August (29 268 cases) increased…
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On 24 September 2026, the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) reported a total of 7 890 confirmed cases, including 3 799 related deaths (from data up until 23 September). Since the beginning of the outbreak, seven provinces have been affected: Ituri, North Kivu, South Kivu, Tshopo, Haut-Uélé, Bas…
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Since the beginning of 2026, and as at 23 September 2026, two countries in Europe have reported locally acquired cases of chikungunya virus disease: France (90 cases) and Italy (1 case).
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Since the beginning of 2026, and as at 23 September 2026, two countries in Europe have reported locally acquired cases of dengue: Italy (47 cases) and France (5 cases).
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Since the beginning of 2026, and as at 23 September 2026, one country in Europe has reported locally acquired cases of Crimean-Congo haemorrhagic fever (CCHF): Spain (4 cases). In the past week, no new cases have been reported to ECDC.
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Since the beginning of the 2026 transmission season, and as at 23 September, 186 areas affected by West Nile virus (WNV) have been identified in 16 countries across Europe. This week, six areas are reported as affected for the first time this season. The 16 countries have reported 1 569 locally…