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Threats and outbreaks

Risk assessments

Rapid risk/outbreaks assessment aim at supporting the countries and the European Commission in their preparedness and response to a public health threat.

Weekly threats reports (CDTR)

A weekly summary of all information gathered through epidemic intelligence activities regarding communicable diseases of concern to the EU.

Outbreak data and maps

During outbreaks, ECDC regularly produces maps, graphs and other data visualisations to support understanding of the dynamics of the event.

Epidemiological updates

Situation updates on a currently evolving outbreak or a public health threat.

Epidemic intelligence

Epidemic intelligence can be described as the systematic collection and collation of information from a variety of sources. See a list of epidemiological sources and tools used by ECDC

Outbreak tools

ECDC has produced several tools to support and guide outbreak preparedness, investigation and response activities.