Impact of surge in China COVID-19 cases on epidemiological situation in EU/EEA

摘要

The number of COVID-19 cases has reached a record high in mainland China, peaking on 2 December 2022. In the pastthree weeks, incidence has fallen, likely also due to a lower number of tests being carried out, resulting in fewer infectionsbeing detected.The European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC), together with the EU/EEA Member States and theEuropean Commission, has increased its monitoring activities and will revise risk assessments and adjust actions if needed.ECDC says it is working closely with the World Health Organization (WHO)/Europe and WHO/Headquarters and is in regularcontact with the Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention (China CDC) and major CDCs globally.