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 22 September 2026, the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) reported a total of 7 773 confirmed cases, including 3 759 related deaths (from data up until 21 September). Since the beginning of the outbreak, seven provinces have been affected: Ituri, North Kivu, South Kivu, Tshopo, Haut-Uele, Bas…
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Consultation rates for respiratory illness in both primary and secondary care settings remain at baseline levels across most EU/EEA countries. Denmark continues to report low activity in primary care settings. SARS-CoV-2 activity is increasing slightly in primary and secondary care in several EU/EEA…
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On 20 September 2026, the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) reported a total of 7 672 confirmed cases, including 3 699 related deaths (from data up until 19 September). Since the beginning of the outbreak, seven provinces have been affected: Ituri, North Kivu, South Kivu, Tshopo, Haut-Uele, Bas…
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On 17 September 2026, the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) reported a total of 7 475 confirmed cases, including 3 605 related deaths (from data up until 16 September). Since the beginning of the outbreak, seven provinces have been affected: Ituri, North Kivu, South Kivu, Tshopo, Haut-Uele, Bas…
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Since the beginning of 2026 and as at 16 September 2026, two countries in Europe have reported locally acquired cases of chikungunya virus disease: France (75 cases) and Italy (one case).
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Since the beginning of 2026 and as at 16 September 2026, two countries in Europe have reported locally acquired cases of dengue: Italy (37 cases) and France (five cases).
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Since the beginning of 2026 and as at 16 September 2026, one country in Europe has reported locally acquired cases of Crimean-Congo haemorrhagic fever (CCHF): Spain (four 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 17 September, 180 areas affected by West Nile virus (WNV) have been identified in 16 countries across Europe. This week, 19 areas are reported as affected for the first time this season. The 16 countries have reported 1 482 locally…
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As of 18 September 2026, eight cases of Plasmodium falciparum malaria have been reported among six airport workers and two people living near Frankfurt international airport. The cases occurred from early July to early September and none reported travel to a malaria-endemic area. Three of the…
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In July 2026, 29 EU/EEA countries reported measles data. Thirteen countries reported 118 cases and 16 countries reported zero cases. During the previous 12-month period, zero deaths attributable to measles were reported to ECDC. Overall, case numbers decreased compared with the previous month…
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In August 2026, 209 mpox cases caused by monkeypox virus (MPXV) clade I were reported by 16 EU/EEA countries, indicating continued transmission. Three mpox cases caused by MPXV clade II were reported by three countries, continuing a decreasing trend. Transmission for both clades occurs predominantly…
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One new laboratory-confirmed human case of avian influenza A(H5N1) virus infection in Bangladesh was reported by the World Health Organization (WHO) in the Influenza at the human-animal interface, Summary and risk assessment, from 8 August to 6 September 2026 (published on 6 September 2026). The…
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On 16 September 2026, the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) reported a total of 7 404 confirmed cases, including 3 577 related deaths (from data up until 15 September). Since the beginning of the outbreak, seven provinces have been affected: Ituri, North Kivu, South Kivu, Tshopo, Haut-Uele, Bas…
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On 14 September 2026, the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) reported a total of 7 258 confirmed cases, including 3 510 related deaths (from data up until 13 September). Since the beginning of the outbreak, seven provinces have been affected: Ituri, North Kivu, South Kivu, Tshopo, Haut-Uele, Bas…
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One new laboratory-confirmed human case of avian influenza A(H9N2) virus infection in Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, China, was reported by the World Health Organization (WHO) in the Avian Influenza Weekly Update Number 1061, published on 11 September 2026. The case involved a child with symptom…
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Consultation rates for respiratory illness in both primary and secondary care settings remain at baseline levels across most European Union/European Economic Area (EU/EEA) countries, with only one country reporting activity above baseline. An increase in SARS-CoV-2 circulation is still being…
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On 13 September 2026, the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) reported a total of 7 200 confirmed cases, including 3 475 related deaths (from data up until 12 September). Since the beginning of the outbreak, seven provinces have been affected: Ituri, North Kivu, South Kivu, Tshopo, Haut-Uele, Bas…
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Six severe cases of botulism have recently been reported in Denmark following cosmetic or hyperhidrosis treatments with botulinum toxin. Information remains limited, and further investigations are needed to identify the source of exposure and assess whether additional cases may have occurred in…
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On 10 September 2026, the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) reported a total of 6 842 confirmed cases, including 3 349 related deaths (from data up until 9 September). Since the beginning of the outbreak, six provinces have been affected: Ituri, North Kivu, South Kivu, Tshopo, Haut-Uele and Bas…
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Since the beginning of 2026 and as at 9 September 2026, two countries in Europe have reported locally acquired cases of chikungunya virus disease: France (57 cases) and Italy (one case). Since last Friday’s update was published, a total of 12 additional locally-acquired cases have been reported in…
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Since the beginning of 2026 and as at 9 September 2026, two countries in Europe have reported locally acquired cases of dengue: Italy (24 cases) and France (five cases). This week, Italy reported an additional 21 locally-acquired cases, including two cases in the Lecce area and 19 cases in the…
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Since the beginning of 2026 and as at 9 September 2026, one country in Europe has reported locally acquired cases of Crimean-Congo haemorrhagic fever (CCHF): Spain (four 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 10 September, 161 areas affected by West Nile virus (WNV) have been identified in 15 countries across Europe. These areas are located in Italy (64), Greece (21), Romania (20), France (14), the Netherlands (10), Serbia (7), Croatia (5)…
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A reproducing population of Aedes aegypti was detected in East London, United Kingdom, in August 2026. The population seems to be highly localised and is thought to have been introduced accidentally through imported plants or other goods from tropical regions. Local authorities have initiated vector…
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On 9 September 2026, the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) reported a total of 6 843 confirmed cases, including 3 310 related deaths (from data up until 8 September). Since the beginning of the outbreak, six provinces have been affected: Ituri, North Kivu, South Kivu, Tshopo, Haut-Uele and Bas…