outbreak
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According to data from the state’s Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training, the LAPD, CHP and the Sheriff’s Department saw recruitment dip significantly around the outbreak of the pandemic.
From Los Angeles Times
However, it has been dogged by infection outbreaks and concerns around the water and ventilation systems.
From BBC
They’re often to be found in the midst of an Ebola, cholera or severe malaria outbreak.
From MarketWatch
During the avian flu outbreak, millions of hens were destroyed across the country.
From MarketWatch
Candida auris is especially dangerous for people who are already critically ill, leaving hospitals highly exposed to outbreaks.
From Science Daily
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