European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control

Weekly respiratory viruses update - week 42. Respiratory illness activity remains at baseline or low levels, although seasonal increases are being observed. ➡️ SARS-CoV-2 circulation - 𝗟𝗢𝗪. ➡️ Influenza activity - 𝗟𝗢𝗪. ➡️ RSV circulation - 𝗩𝗘𝗥𝗬 𝗟𝗢𝗪 𝗟𝗘𝗩𝗘𝗟. More info: erviss.org #IDsky #EpiSky

Update of the Ebola virus disease outbreak in DRC - 26 Oct: DRC: On 25 Oct, DRC reported a total of 9 964 cases & 4 851 deaths. EU/EEA risk assessment remains VERY LOW. More info: bit.ly/ECDCEbolaDRC #Ebola #IDsky #EpiSky #PublicHealth

Europe has been polio-free since 2002. Keeping it that way still takes work. #Polio disappeared from everyday life for most people in Europe thanks to vaccination. But it has not yet been eradicated globally & recent detections in wastewater have shown why vigilance matters. #WorldPolioDay

Vaccination remains the most effective way to protect against #polio, while surveillance helps detect the virus before cases appear. On #WorldPolioDay, it is a reminder that keeping diseases in the past depends on maintaining the protection that put them there. www.ecdc.europa.eu/en/publicati...

“Brain full. Heart fuller.” The ECDC Observership 2026 wrapped up this week after days of practical exercises, discussions and exchanges. @escmid.bsky.social | @eucic.bsky.social | @escvirology.bsky.social | #IDsky #EpiSky #PublicHealth #ECDCObservership #LearningTogether

Blood safety and emerging infections increasingly overlap. On 20–21 October, experts from our substances of human origin (SoHO) blood network and emerging and vector-borne diseases network met in Stockholm to look at that intersection together.

Discussions focused on the risks arboviruses can pose to SoHO, how countries assess and respond to those risks, and how surveillance, including blood donor screening, can support earlier detection. #IDsky #EpiSky #PublicHealth #SoHO

Imported Ebola cases have been reported in Kenya and Nigeria. Kenya has reported nine cases of Ebola disease caused by Bundibugyo virus, including one death. Nigeria has reported one case, with investigations ongoing. Read more: bit.ly/4idMnum #Ebola #PublicHealth #IDsky #EpiSky

For the general EU/EEA population, the risk remains very low. For people from the EU/EEA living in or travelling to affected areas, the risk is considered low when recommended precautions are followed.

28 public health professionals from 21 countries are spending the week at ECDC in Stockholm for #ECDCObservership2026. They're getting a first-hand look at how we work, from surveillance and risk assessments to monitoring health threats and using genomic data.

The week is also about exchanging experiences, asking questions and learning from each other. Our visitors bring different backgrounds and perspectives from across public health, making the discussions all the more valuable.

Severely ill patient in France becomes first ever human infected with #ShamondaVirus ECDC is in contact with the French authorities and European partners to investigate the potential public health implications of this first human infection. Read more ⬇️ #IDsky #EpiSky

Until now, #SHAV had only been detected in animals. It was found for the first time in European farm animals this summer and has since been detected in several European countries. Read the latest article on the topic on @eurosurveillance.org: www.eurosurveillance.org/content/10.2...

Severely ill patient in France becomes first ever human infected with #ShamondaVirus ECDC is in contact with the French authorities and European partners to investigate the potential public health implications of this first human infection. Read more ⬇️ #IDsky #EpiSky

Update of the Ebola virus disease outbreak in DRC - 20 Oct On 19 Oct, DRC reported a total of 9 552 cases and 4 602 deaths (97 new cases & 41 deaths reported since the last update). 937 patients remain in isolation. More info: bit.ly/ECDCEbolaDRC #IDsky #EpiSky #PublicHealth #Ebola

Update of the Ebola virus disease outbreak in DRC - 19 October: On 18 Oct, DRC reported a total of 9 455 cases and 4 561 deaths (178 new cases & 83 deaths reported since the last update on 16 Oct). 925 patients remain in isolation. bit.ly/ECDCEbolaDRC

The #ECDCObservership2026 started today, bringing health professionals to Stockholm for five days inside #ECDC. A week to explore our work, ask questions, share experiences and learn from each other.

West Nile virus is circulating more widely in Europe this year, with record case numbers & detections further north. Press release: bit.ly/4ez2YYh #IDsky #EpiSky #WestNileVirus