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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As of 11 August 2026, the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) reported a total of 4 449 confirmed cases of Ebola disease and 2 061 confirmed related deaths (based on data until 10 August). Since the beginning of the outbreak, five provinces have been affected: Ituri, North Kivu, South Kivu…
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As of 10 August 2026, the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) reported a total of 4 381 confirmed cases of Ebola disease and 2 011 confirmed related deaths (based on data until 9 August). Since the beginning of the outbreak, five provinces have been affected: Ituri, North Kivu, South Kivu, Tshopo…
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Respiratory virus activity across EU/EEA countries remains at baseline levels, indicating limited circulation of respiratory viruses. SARS-CoV-2 activity remains low across all age groups. A slight upward trend in SARS-CoV-2 activity in both primary and secondary care settings is observed across…
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As of 8 August 2026, the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) reported a total of 4 209 confirmed cases of Ebola disease and 1 916 confirmed related deaths (based on data until 7 August). Since the beginning of the outbreak, five provinces have been affected: Ituri, North Kivu, South Kivu, Tshopo…
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Since the start of 2026, and as of 5 August 2026 (data collection period 2–5 August, data available until 28 July), 219 522 chikungunya virus disease (CHIKVD) cases and 81 associated deaths have been detected from 25 countries (not including EU/EEA countries and territories). Cases reported in July…
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As of 6 August 2026, the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) reported a total of 4 053 confirmed cases of Ebola disease and 1 850 confirmed related deaths (based on data until 5 August). Since the beginning of the outbreak, five provinces have been affected: Ituri, North Kivu, South Kivu, Tshopo…
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Since the beginning of 2026 and as at 5 August 2026, only France has reported locally acquired cases (seven cases) of chikungunya in Europe. In the past week, France reported six new cases of locally acquired cases of chikungunya virus disease.
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Since the beginning of 2026 and as at 5 August 2026, only France has reported a locally acquired case of dengue in Europe. This week, no new cases of dengue have been reported to ECDC.
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Since the beginning of 2026, and as at 5 August 2026, only Spain has reported locally-acquired cases (three cases) of Crimean-Congo haemorrhagic fever (CCHF) in Europe. 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 5 August, 59 areas affected by West Nile virus (WNV) have been identified in seven countries across Europe. These areas are located in Italy (36), Greece (nine), Romania (six), North Macedonia (three), Spain (two), France (two), and…
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Since the beginning of 2026, and as of 31 July 2026, over 1.5 million cases of dengue and over 500 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, one case has been reported in…
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As of 5 August 2026, the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) reported a total of 3 973 confirmed cases and 1 801 confirmed related deaths (based on data until 4 August). Since the beginning of the outbreak, five provinces have been affected: Ituri, North Kivu, South Kivu, Tshopo, and Haut-Uele…
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As of 4 August 2026, the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) reported a total of 3 874 confirmed cases and 1 751 confirmed related deaths (based on data until 3 August). Since the beginning of the outbreak, five provinces have been affected: Ituri, North Kivu, South Kivu, Tshopo, and Haut-Uele…
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As of 3 August 2026, the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) reported a total of 3 802 confirmed cases and 1 707 confirmed related deaths (based on data until 2 August). Since the beginning of the outbreak, five provinces have been affected: Ituri, North Kivu, South Kivu, Tshopo, and Haut-Uele…
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Since the previous update on 2 July 2026, and as of 3 August 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 3 August 2026, two MERS cases, including one fatality, have been reported in Saudi…
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Respiratory virus activity across EU/EEA countries remains at baseline levels, indicating limited circulation of respiratory viruses. SARS-CoV-2 activity remains low across all age groups in both primary and secondary care settings; Both Influenza virus and Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) activity…
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As of 2 August 2026, the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) reported a total of 3 748 confirmed cases and 1 657 confirmed related deaths (based on data until 1 August). Since the beginning of the outbreak, five provinces have been affected: Ituri, North Kivu, South Kivu, Tshopo, and Haut-Uele…
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Four human cases of avian influenza A(H9N2) virus infection in China were reported in the Avian Influenza Weekly Update published on 31 July 2026 by WHO Western Pacific Region. The cases, which were geographically distinct from each other, involved two children and two adults. Two cases had mild…
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As of 29 July 2026, the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) reported a total of 3 442 confirmed cases and 1 521 confirmed related deaths (based on data until 28 July). Since the beginning of the outbreak, five provinces have been affected: Ituri, North Kivu, South Kivu, Tshopo, and Haut-Uele. In…
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Since the beginning of 2026 and as at 29 July 2026, one country in Europe has reported locally acquired cases of chikungunya: France (one case). This is the first locally acquired case of chikungunya reported this season.
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Since the beginning of 2026 and as at 29 July 2026, one country in Europe has reported locally acquired cases of dengue: France (one case). This week, no new cases of dengue have been reported to ECDC.
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Since the beginning of 2026, and as at 29 July 2026, one country in Europe has reported locally-acquired cases of Crimean-Congo haemorrhagic fever (CCHF): Spain (three cases). One new province of Spain is reporting a locally-acquired CCHF case this week.
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Since the beginning of the 2026 transmission season, and as at 29 July, 35 areas affected by West Nile virus (WNV) have been identified in seven countries across Europe. These areas are located in Italy (30), Greece (eight), Romania (four), North Macedonia (two), Spain (two), France (two), and…
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As of 28 July 2026, the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) reported a total of 3 360 confirmed cases and 1 487 confirmed related deaths (based on data until 27 July). Since the beginning of the outbreak, five provinces have been affected, Ituri, North Kivu, South Kivu, Tshopo and Haut-Uele. In…
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Since 1 January 2026 and as of 27 July 2026, 132 313 cholera cases, including 1 556 deaths, have been reported worldwide. Since 22 June 2026 and as of 27 July 2026, 8 247 new cholera cases, including 326 new deaths, have been reported worldwide. The five countries reporting most cases are Democratic…