outbreak

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Dogs at the Chesterfield Square animal shelter have been kept inside their kennels for three weeks due to a giardia outbreak.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

With the outbreak of hostilities in the Middle East, gold fell around 12% in March.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 2, 2026

Gold and silver have posted gains for four consecutive sessions, making up ground after the outbreak of the war in Iran made speculation on precious metals futures less attractive for investors.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 1, 2026

Could a patient sue a doctor who counsels against the measles vaccine in the midst of an outbreak?

From Slate • Mar. 31, 2026

He felt that the outbreak had ballooned to the point where a decision had to be made.

From "The Hot Zone" by Richard Preston