outbreak
Meaning
An outbreak refers to the sudden increase in the number of cases of a disease or health-related event within a specific geographic area or population, often exceeding what is normally expected, and typically necessitating public health interventions to co
💡 The term is often used in public health contexts, and while it primarily denotes infectious diseases, it can also apply to non-infectious events, such as outbreaks of violence or social unrest, which may lead to similar emergency responses.
Example Sentences
Word in Context
A
minor
outbreak
of
a
stomach
bug
in
the
neighbourhood
prompted
residents
to
hold
a
brief
community
briefing
at
the
local
centre
.
Volunteers
and
staff
immediately
implemented
a
straightforward
containment
plan
to
reduce
transmission
,
focusing
on
clear
instructions
and
improved
hygiene
.
They
distributed
concise
leaflets
and
demonstrated
effective
handwashing
to
facilitate
cooperation
among
families
and
reassure
concerned
parents
.
Routine
monitoring
showed
absenteeism
declined
as
people
followed
the
guidance
,
so
organisers
decided
to
maintain
the
measures
for
a
few
extra
days
.
By
coordinating
local
resources
and
keeping
communication
transparent
,
the
community
managed
to
contain
the
situation
without
causing
undue
alarm
.
Common Phrases
disease outbreak
outbreak investigation
outbreak response
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