Re-emergence of enterovirus D68 in Europe after easing the COVID-19 lockdown, September 2021

Benschop, Kimberley; Albert, Jan; Antón Pagarolas, Andres; Andrés Verges, Cristina; Aranzamendi Zaldumbide, Maitane; Armannsdóttir, Brynja; Vila Soler, Jorgina

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Date

2021-11-11

Author

Benschop, Kimberley

Albert, Jan

Antón Pagarolas, Andres

Andrés Verges, Cristina

Aranzamendi Zaldumbide, Maitane

Armannsdóttir, Brynja

Vila Soler, Jorgina

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Abstract

We report a rapid increase in enterovirus D68 (EV-D68) infections, with 139 cases reported from eight European countries between 31 July and 14 October 2021. This upsurge is in line with the seasonality of EV-D68 and was presumably stimulated by the widespread reopening after COVID-19 lockdown. Most cases were identified in September, but more are to be expected in the coming months. Reinforcement of clinical awareness, diagnostic capacities and surveillance of EV-D68 is urgently needed in Europe.

Keywords

Acute flaccid myelitis; Enterovirus D68; Surveillance

Bibliographic citation

Benschop KS, Albert J, Anton A, Andrés C, Aranzamendi M, Armannsdóttir B, et al. Re-emergence of enterovirus D68 in Europe after easing the COVID-19 lockdown, September 2021. Euro Surveill. 2021 Nov 11;26(45):2100998.