outbreak
Example Sentences
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An outbreak of the deadly Nipah virus in India's West Bengal state has sparked concern in parts of Asia, with some tightening screening measures at airports.
From BBC
Elimination status means there is no sustained transmission so this decision was largely expected, given the scale of the outbreaks in 2024.
From BBC
The measles outbreak is on track for the U.S. to lose its “measles elimination status.”
Several recent outbreaks linked to recreational water exposure have already increased public concern in multiple countries.
From Science Daily
The researchers partnered with farmers in Senegal who regularly face outbreaks of the Senegalese grasshopper.
From Science Daily
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