outbreak
Example Sentences
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Rising measles incidence worldwide has led to outbreaks in countries where the disease had previously been eliminated.
Infants over 6 months old who are traveling internationally or to areas with measles outbreaks can receive an early dose.
From Los Angeles Times
The South Carolina Department of Public Health reported Tuesday that the state has had nearly 800 measles cases since an outbreak beginning last October.
From Salon
After all, this was the year that brought Brexit, the Zika virus outbreak and the deaths of David Bowie, George Michael and Prince.
Niccol was recruited from Chipotle Mexican Grill, where he helped the brand recover from a crisis after food poisoning outbreaks.
From BBC
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