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Distribution of confirmed cases of MERS by place of infection and year of onset, January 2013 – December 2025

MERS-CoV worldwide overview

Since April 2012, and as of 1 June 2026, a total of 2 649 MERS cases, including 960 deaths, have been reported by health authorities worldwide.

Distribution of confirmed cases of MERS by place of infection and month of onset, April 2012 – May 2026
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Distribution of confirmed cases of MERS by place of infection and month of onset, April 2012 – May 2026

  • 8 June 2026

Since April 2012, and as of 1 June 2026, a total of 2 649 MERS cases, including 960 deaths, have been reported by health authorities worldwide.

Distribution of confirmed cases of MERS by place of infection and year of onset, January 2014 – May 2026
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Distribution of confirmed cases of MERS by place of infection and year of onset, January 2014 – May 2026

  • 8 June 2026

Since April 2012, and as of 1 June 2026, a total of 2 649 MERS cases, including 960 deaths, have been reported by health authorities worldwide.

Geographical distribution of confirmed cases of MERS-CoV by reporting country, April 2012- May 2026
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Geographical distribution of confirmed cases of MERS-CoV by reporting country, April 2012- May 2026

  • 8 June 2026

Since April 2012, and as of 1 June 2026, a total of 2 649 MERS cases, including 960 deaths, have been reported by health authorities worldwide.

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Communicable disease threats report, 30 May - 5 June 2026, Week 23

  • 5 June 2026

This issue of the ECDC Communicable Disease Threats Report (CDTR) covers the period 23-29 May 2026, and includes updates on SARS-CoV-2 variant classification, Ebola, Middle East respiratory syndrome (MERS), mpox, West Nile virus, Salmonella, Dermatophilus congolensis and malaria.

Communicable disease threats report, 30 May - 5 June 2026, Week 23

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84th meeting of the ECDC Advisory Forum, 17-18 February 2026

  • 4 June 2026

Minutes of the 84th meeting of the ECDC Advisory Forum, 17-18 February 2026.

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Preliminary findings from the first cycle of Public Health Emergency Preparedness Assessments – Interim report

  • 4 June 2026

Preliminary findings from the first cycle of Public Health Emergency Preparedness Assessments – Interim report

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Questions and answers on the hantavirus outbreak in a cruise ship

Answers to common questions including information on the risk to Europe, hantavirus and Andesvirus, and what ECDC is doing to help control the outbreak.

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Surveillance of West Nile virus infections in humans, weekly report

  • 4 June 2026

Weekly update with the latest reports on West Nile virus cases in Europe.

Ebola disease 2026 - Contact tracing
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Ebola disease 2026 - Contact tracing

  • 3 June 2026

This leaflet provides guidance on what to do for contact tracing for health authorities.

Ebola disease and air travel
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Ebola disease 2026 - Ebola disease and air travel

  • 3 June 2026

This leaflet explains what to do if a passenger develops symptoms of Ebola disease.

Ebola virus particles. Credit: NIAID

Ebola disease outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Uganda

On 17 May 2026, the World Health Organization (WHO) declared the Ebola virus disease outbreak caused by Bundibugyo virus in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and Uganda a Public Health Emergency of International Concern.

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Questions and answers for healthcare professionals in Europe

Questions and answers about the current outbreak of Ebola disease for healthcare professionals in Europe.

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Phlebotomine sandfly maps

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Maps of surveillance activities and current known distributions of tick species in Europe and neighbouring regions.

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Biting midge maps

Maps of surveillance activities and current known distributions of biting midge species in Europe and neighbouring regions.

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Invasive mosquitoes

Maps of surveillance activities and current known distributions of invasive mosquito species in Europe and neighbouring regions.

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Native mosquitoes

Maps of surveillance activities and current known distributions of native mosquito species in Europe.

Aedes aegypti - current known distribution: April 2026
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Aedes aegypti - current known distribution: April 2026

  • 3 June 2026

The map shows the current known distribution of Aedes aegypti in Europe at ‘regional’ administrative unit level, as of April 2026. Since the previous update (June 2025), an introduction has been reported in Luxembourg.

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Dermacentor reticulatus - current known distribution: April 2026

  • 3 June 2026

Since the previous update (October 2023), there are seven new administrative units where this species is currently known to be present (five of which in Portugal), and three units where the species was newly reported (marked as introduced).

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Hyalomma marginatum - current known distribution: April 2026

  • 3 June 2026

Since the previous update (October 2023), there are 12 new administrative units where this species is currently known to be present (seven of which in Montenegro), and eight units where the species was newly reported (marked as introduced).

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Hyalomma lusitanicum - current known distribution: April 2026

  • 3 June 2026

Since the previous update (October 2023), there are five units where the species was newly reported (marked as introduced, three of which in Portugal and two in Spain).

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Ixodes persulcatus - current known distribution: April 2026

  • 3 June 2026

Since the previous update (October 2023), there are no new administrative units where this species is currently known to be present or introduced.

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Ixodes ricinus - current known distribution: April 2026

  • 3 June 2026

Since the previous update (October 2023), there are 16 new administrative units where this species is currently known to be present (eight of which in Montenegro), and 11 units where the species was newly reported (marked as introduced, seven of which in Portugal).

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Ornithodorus erraticus - current known distribution: April 2026

  • 3 June 2026

Since the previous update (October 2023), there are no new administrative units where this species is currently known to be present or introduced.

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