Health Alerts

A rise in Echovirus 30 enterovirus infections occurring in Denmark, Latvia, the Netherlands, Norway, Sweden and the UK is mentioned in the latest ECDC Communicable Disease Threats Report. The mostly faecal-orally transmitted virus causes an aseptic meningitis which lacks a specific treatment, only supportive measures are used. As noted by the ECDC, prevention includes: ‘High hygienic practices such as frequent hand washing, avoidance of shared utensils, bottles or glasses and disinfection of contaminated surfaces (e.g. with diluted bleach solution) are recommended to prevent the spread of E30 from person-to-person.’