Communicable disease threats report, 23-29 April 2023, week 17

Surveillance and monitoring

28 Apr 2023

Publication series: Communicable Disease Threats Report (CDTR)

Time period covered: 23-29 April 2023

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The ECDC Communicable Disease Threats Report (CDTR) is a weekly bulletin for epidemiologists and health professionals on active public health threats. This issue covers the period 23-29 April 2023 and includes updates on cholera, avian influenza, COVID-19, invasive meningococcal disease, influenza, Marburg virus disease, and the seizure of a reference laboratory by an armed group.

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Communicable disease threats report, 23-29 April 2023, week 17

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