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Rapid risk assessment: Zika virus disease epidemic. 10th update, 4 April 2017
This is an updated assessment of the risks associated with the Zika virus epidemic in affected countries, EU Overseas Countries and Territories, and Outermost Regions and in EU Member States within continental Europe.
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Rapid risk assessment: Zika virus disease epidemic - 9th update, 28 October 2016
This update of ECDC’s rapid risk assessment on the Zika epidemic considers the recent epidemiological and scientific information in light of the risk to Europe and European citizens.
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Rapid risk assessment: Zika virus disease epidemic, eighth update
This eighth update assesses the risks associated with the Zika virus epidemic currently affecting countries in the Americas. It provides updated information for those travelling to and returning from affected countries and for EU citizens residing in areas with active transmission. It reviews available information on the association between Zika virus infection and congenital central nervous system malformations, including microcephaly, as well as the association between Zika virus infection and Guillain–Barré syndrome. It also proposes a range of mitigation measures for EU/EEA Member States to consider.
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Rapid risk assessment: Zika virus disease epidemic - 7th update, 12 July 2016
This seventh update assesses the risks associated with the Zika virus epidemic currently affecting countries in the Americas, as well as the risk of local vector-borne transmission in Europe during the 2016 summer season.
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ECDC policy briefing - Preparing for Zika in the EU
This document highlights preparedness measures that should be in place to minimise the risk of Zika virus spreading in continental Europe, primarily to protect pregnant women and women who wish to become pregnant, considering the evidence of the association between Zika virus and congenital malformations of the brain of the developing foetus.
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Public health risks related to communicable diseases at the Rio de Janeiro Olympic and Paralympic Games, Brazil 2016 - 1st update, 13 June 2016
This document updates ECDC’s initial assessment of the potential health risks related to communicable diseases and other health threats for European citizens during the 2016 Olympic and Paralympic Summer Games in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
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Rapid risk assessment: Zika virus disease epidemic: potential association with microcephaly and Guillain–Barré syndrome - 6th update, 23 May 2016
This sixth update assesses the risks associated with the Zika virus epidemic currently affecting countries in the Americas, taking account the latest information available.
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Communicable disease threats report, 24-30 April 2016, week 17
This issue of the ECDC Communicable Disease Threats Report (CDTR) covers the period 24-30 April 2016 and includes updates on Zika virus, Ebola virus disease, and yellow fever in Angola.
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Communicable disease threats report, 10-16 April 2016, week 15
This issue of the ECDC Communicable Disease Threats Report (CDTR) covers the period 10-16 April 2016 and includes updates on Zika virus, Ebola virus disease, and yellow fever in Angola.
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Rapid risk assessment: Zika virus disease epidemic: potential association with microcephaly and Guillain–Barré syndrome - 5th update, 12 April 2016
This update assesses the risks associated with the Zika virus epidemic currently affecting countries in the Americas, taking account of the latest information available.