Infectious disease risk updates August 2 to 8 2025 week 32

ECDC Communicable Disease Threats Report: August 2-8, 2025

This report summarizes key updates on communicable disease threats monitored by the ECDC (European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control) during the period of August 2nd to 8th, 2025.

Key Highlights

• Influenza A(H5N1): Monitoring of avian influenza A(H5N1) cases and potential risks to human health.
• Measles: Updates on measles outbreaks and vaccination efforts.
• MERS-CoV: Surveillance of Middle East Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus cases.
• Respiratory Viruses: Overview of circulating respiratory viruses and their impact.

Mass Gathering Monitoring: Jubilee 2025, Italy

Monitoring activities related to the 2025 Jubilee in Italy, focusing on potential public health risks associated with mass gatherings.

Emerging and Vector-borne Diseases

• Nipah Virus Disease: Updates on Nipah virus outbreaks and preventive measures.
• Crimean-Congo Haemorrhagic Fever: Surveillance of Crimean-Congo haemorrhagic fever cases.
• Dengue: Monitoring the spread of dengue fever.
• West Nile Virus Infection: Updates on West Nile Virus infections in affected areas.
• Chikungunya Virus Disease: Surveillance of chikungunya virus disease.
• Vibriosis: Monitoring of Vibriosis cases.

Final Overview

This report provides a concise overview of significant communicable disease threats identified and monitored by the ECDC between August 2nd and 8th, 2025, offering insights into ongoing surveillance and response efforts.