Excess mortality in Europe coincides with peaks of COVID-19, influenza and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), November 2023 to February 2024

Publié le 11 avril 2024
Mis à jour le 15 mai 2024

Since the end of November 2023, the European Mortality Monitoring Network (EuroMOMO) has observed excess mortality in Europe. During weeks 48 2023-6 2024, preliminary results show a substantially increased rate of 95.3 (95% CI:  91.7-98.9) excess all-cause deaths per 100,000 person-years for all ages. This excess mortality is seen in adults aged 45 years and older, and coincides with widespread presence of COVID-19, influenza and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) observed in many European countries during the 2023/24 winter season.

Auteur : Nørgaard Sarah K, Nielsen Jens, Nordholm Anne Christine, Richter Lukas, Chalupka Alena, Sierra Natalia Bustos, Braeye Toon, Athanasiadou Maria, Lytras Theodore, Denissov Gleb, Luomala Oskari, Fouillet Anne, Pontais Isabelle, An der Heiden Matthias, Zacher Benedikt, Weigel Alina, Foppa Ivo, Gkolfinopoulou Kassiani, Panagoulias Ioannis, Paldy Anna, Malnasi Tibor, Domegan Lisa, Kelly Eva, Rotem Naama, Rakhlin Oksana, de'Donato Francesca K, Di Blasi Chiara, Hoffmann Patrick, Velez Telma, England Kathleen, Calleja Neville, van Asten Liselotte, Jongenotter Femke, Rodrigues Ana Paula, Silva Susana, Klepac Petra, Gomez-Barroso Diana, Gomez Inmaculada Leon, Galanis Ilias, Farah Ahmed, Weitkunat Rolf, Fehst Katarina, Andrews Nick, Clare Tom, Bradley Declan T, O'Doherty Mark G, William Naoma, Hamilton Mark, Søborg Bolette, Krause Tyra G, Bundle Nick, Vestergaard Lasse S
Eurosurveillance, 2024, vol. 29, n°. 15, p. 2-8