In the Press

The prevalence of stress in primary care is high; 60–80% of visits may have a stress-related component.1 44% of Americans report an increase in psychological stress over the past five years.2

Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) was first identified in Wuhan, China, in December 2019 (1).

Further evidence that new onset asthma can occur from air pollution, even below prevailing air quality standards. It is time the ERS and ATS release a formal statement on the evidence for the link between long-term air pollution and new incident asthma.

SARS-CoV-2 is just one of nonillions of viruses on our planet, and scientists are rapidly identifying legions of new species.

The increase of gonococcal infection cases in Europe and rises in Neisseria gonorrhoeae antibiotic resistance (AMR) have become an urgent concern globally. In the last few years international tourism has increased, which might contribute to the spread of different strains of multiresistant gonococcal infections.

We are delighted to share the final report of our project, Strengthening Governance of the Antimicrobial Resistance Response Across One Health in Canada. With the submission of the report to the Public Health Agency of Canada, our project is complete.

Vancomycin‑resistant Staphylococcus aureus (VRSA) is a serious public health challenging concern worldwide.

SARS-CoV-2 antibody dynamics and transmission from community-wide serological testing in the Italian municipality of Vo’

Researchers have found the oldest strain of Yersinia pestis, the bacteria behind the plague that caused the Black Death, in the remains of a 5,000-year-old hunter-gatherer.

Rapid risk/outbreaks assessment aim at supporting the countries and the European Commission in their preparedness and response to a public health threat. They provide a timely summary and risk assessment of a public health threat for EU/EEA countries related to a specific event. They also include potential options for response. As outbreaks or public health events develop, ECDC may issue updated risk assessments.