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.
Periodic monitoring
Active
Since the beginning of the 2026 transmission season, and as of 8 July, 11 areas affected by West Nile virus (WNV) have been identified in five countries across Europe. These areas are located in Italy (five), North Macedonia (two), Romania (two), Greece (one) and Spain (one).
Outbreaks
Active
As of 8 July 2026, the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) reported a total of 1 756 confirmed cases and 600 confirmed related deaths (based on data until 7 July). Since the beginning of the outbreak to date, 37/104 health zones in three provinces (Ituri, North Kivu and South Kivu) have been…
Periodic monitoring
Active
One new human case of avian influenza A(H9N2) was reported in the Guangdong Province in China. The case involves a child with disease onset on 12 June 2026. The risk related to zoonotic influenza (due to A(H9N2) viruses) for the general population in the EU/EEA is currently considered very low.
Outbreaks
Active
As of 7 July 2026, the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) reported a total of 1 708 confirmed cases and 580 confirmed related deaths (based on data until 6 July). Since the beginning of the outbreak to date, three provinces (Ituri, North Kivu and South Kivu) and 37 health zones have been…
Outbreaks
Active
As of the morning of 7 July 2026, no updates have been published through official sources or on official social media channels (by the Ministry of Health and the Ministry of Communication and Media) in DRC. As of 5 July 2026, the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) reported a total of 1 561…
Periodic monitoring
Active
Important: This is the second publication of ERVISS following the transition of reporting surveillance data from The European Surveillance System (TESSy), which has been decommissioned, to EpiPulse Cases (EPC). As a result of this transition, we have identified some inconsistencies in data from…
Outbreaks
Active
On 5 July 2026, the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) reported a total of 1 561 confirmed cases and 506 related deaths (based on data until 4 July). On 4 July, 33 new confirmed cases, including six related deaths were reported. Among the previously confirmed cases, eight deaths were reported…
Periodic monitoring
Active
Since the previous update on 1 June 2026, and as of 2 July 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 2 July 2026, two MERS cases, including one fatality, have been reported in Saudi…
Periodic monitoring
Active
Two human cases of influenza A(H3N2)v virus infection were reported by the Minnesota Department of Health in 2024. Both individuals were under 18 years of age and reported exposure to swine at the same agricultural fair. Symptoms started during week 36, did not require hospitalisation, and resolved…
Outbreaks
Active
On 2 July 2026, the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) reported a total of 1 460 confirmed cases and 438 related deaths (using data until 1 July). This represents an increase of 54 new confirmed cases and 14 new deaths since the last update. Among the newly confirmed cases there are nine deaths…
Periodic monitoring
Active
Since the beginning of 2026, and as of 1 July 2026, one country in Europe has reported locally acquired cases of Crimean-Congo haemorrhagic fever (CCHF): Spain (one case).
Periodic monitoring
Active
In Europe, since the beginning of 2026, and as of 1 July, three countries have reported six human cases of West Nile virus (WNV) infection: Italy, Romania and North Macedonia.
Outbreaks
Active
On 1 July 2026, the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) reported a total of 1 406 confirmed cases and 438 related deaths (using data until 30 June). This is an increase of 73 confirmed cases. Twenty-five deaths are included in the new cases. The affected provinces mentioned in the official report…
Outbreaks
Active
On 30 June 2026, the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) reported a total of 1 333 confirmed cases and 399 related deaths (using data until 29 June). This is an increase of 26 confirmed cases. Eight deaths are included in the new cases. The affected provinces mentioned in the official report are…
Periodic monitoring
Active
As of 24 June, two countries in Europe reported three locally acquired human cases of WNV infection: Italy reported two cases and North Macedonia one case. Dates of onset ranged from 12 to 27 May 2026. No deaths have been reported. Although no cases had been reported by this time in 2025, some cases…
Outbreaks
Active
On 29 June the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) reported that the total of confirmed cases reported is 1 307 and the total of related deaths is 377 using data until 28 June. This is an increase of 33 confirmed cases and 17 deaths compared to what was reported on 28 June, using data until 27…
Periodic monitoring
Active
Important: This is the first publication of ERVISS following the transition of reporting surveillance data from The European Surveillance System (TESSy), which has been decommissioned, to EpiPulse Cases (EPC). As a result of this transition, we have identified some inconsistencies in data from…
Outbreaks
Active
On 28 June, 47 new confirmed cases including 12 deaths were reported in the daily report of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). The total of confirmed cases reported in DRC is 1 274 and the total of related deaths to 360 using data until 27 June. The affected provinces are: Ituri, North Kivu…
Outbreaks
Active
As of 26 June 2026, a total of 1 155 confirmed cases, including 304 confirmed related deaths, have been reported in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) (Ituri, North Kivu and South Kivu Provinces). Within the previous 24 hours, 37 new cases and five new deaths were reported. A total of 20…
Periodic monitoring
Active
Since the beginning of 2026, and as of 24 June 2026, one country in Europe has reported locally acquired cases of CCHF: Spain (one case).
Periodic monitoring
Active
In Europe, since the beginning of 2026, and as of 24 June, two countries have reported three human cases of West Nile virus (WNV) infection: Italy and North Macedonia.
Outbreaks
Active
As of 25 June 2026, a total of 1 118 confirmed cases, including 291 confirmed related deaths (an increase of 24 new cases and 14 new deaths since the previous update on 24 June), have been reported in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (Ituri, North Kivu and South Kivu Provinces). A total of 20…
Periodic monitoring
Active
Since the beginning of 2026, and as of 23 March 2026, over 500 000 cases of dengue and over 100 dengue-related deaths had been reported globally, according to information from publicly available sources. This is a decrease compared to the same period in 2025. In 2026, no cases have been reported in…
Outbreaks
Active
In the morning of 24 June 2026, the Ministry of Health in France reported a first identified case of Ebola virus disease in a humanitarian doctor returning from a mission in DRC; the case is in isolation and contact tracing has been initiated. As of 24 June 2026, a total of 1 094 confirmed cases…
Periodic monitoring
Active
Since 01 January 2026 and as of 22 June 2026, 105 813 cholera cases, including 1 216 deaths, have been reported worldwide. Since 26 May 2026 and as of 22 June 2026, 19 659 new cholera cases, including 261 new deaths, have been reported worldwide. The five countries reporting most cases are Nigeria…