1st November 2024

E. coli O145 Confirmed in Children and Ground Beef at Mánagarður Preschool, Reykjavík

A food-related E. coli outbreak has been confirmed at Mánagarður preschool in Reykjavík, traced to a specific strain, STEC serotype O145.

31st October 2024

Respiratory Infections – New Dashboard by the Chief Epidemiologist

The Chief Epidemiologist has launched an interactive dashboard displaying information on respiratory infection diagnoses.

30th October 2024

Status of Food Safety Investigation on E. coli Outbreak Among Children

Last week, an outbreak of E. coli (STEC) infection occurred among children at Mánagarður preschool in Reykjavík. Investigations into the source of the infection began on the same day the first diagnosis was made, with the preschool closing the following day.

25th October 2024

More E. coli Cases Associated with a Reykjavík Preschool

A total of 23 children associated with Mánagarður preschool in Reykjavík have now tested positive for E. coli (STEC) via PCR testing. Samples at the Department of Microbiology and Virology at Landspítali University Hospital are also sent for bacterial culture for confirmation, which take longer to process.

24th October 2024

Respiratory Infections. Week 42, 2024

In week 42 (October 14-20), 29 people were diagnosed with COVID-19, either through PCR testing or clinical diagnosis (a doctor’s diagnosis without lab tests), a similar number to the previous week.

24th October 2024

Nikki Púðason - campaign against the use of nicotine among young people

The Directorate of Health has launched a project to draw attention to the negative aspects of using nicotine and how addictive the use can be.

24th October 2024

Symposium - Community Approach of Prevention Month

The Prevention Month Community Approach Symposium will be held at Hotel Grand Reykjavík on Thursday, October 31, from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

23rd October 2024

E. coli Outbreak at Reykjavík Preschool

An outbreak of shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli (STEC) has affected ten children at Mánagarður preschool in Vesturbær, Reykjavík.

22nd October 2024

Strengthening Infectious Disease Surveillance in Iceland

Starting January 1, 2025, Iceland’s Directorate of Health, under the responsibility of the Chief Epidemiologist, will begin enhancing its digital systems and databases for communicable disease prevention, thanks to a substantial grant from the European Union (EU).

17th October 2024

Respiratory Infections. Week 41, 2024

The Chief Epidemiologist regularly publishes summaries of the prevalence of respiratory infections during the winter season. A dashboard with statistical information on respiratory infections this winter and previous winters is also planned for release.