Enhance surveillance and response systems for foodborne illnesses to quickly identify and mitigate outbreaks.
Pandemics
Current reading
Moderate Risk
History
401 daily observations
Method
Curated sources and AI scoring
Pandemics Risk
3.8 / 5
Moderate Risk
-0.4 from previous reading
Current assessment
Today's pandemic risk is moderate due to ongoing outbreaks of various infectious diseases and emerging challenges in public health response and vaccine deployment.
Latest run
July 14, 2026
Trend
Daily score history for Pandemics.
Risk Drivers
What is pushing the current reading.
The current situation reflects a moderate risk level due to multiple concurrent infectious disease outbreaks including cyclosporiasis, avian flu, and ongoing COVID-19 challenges. The cyclosporiasis outbreak, linked to fresh produce, is spreading across multiple states, highlighting vulnerabilities in food safety and public health surveillance. Meanwhile, avian flu continues to affect poultry and wildlife, posing a risk of zoonotic transmission. The persistence of long COVID and its associated health complications further strain healthcare systems. While vaccine development and deployment are progressing, misinformation and public trust issues continue to hinder effective public health responses.
Risk Reduction Actions
Priority actions generated from the current analysis.
Increase awareness and monitoring of long COVID symptoms to provide timely interventions and support.
Strengthen communication strategies to counter misinformation and improve public trust in vaccines.
Support educational campaigns on food safety practices to reduce the risk of cyclosporiasis and other foodborne diseases.
Accelerate the development of vaccines and treatments for emerging infectious diseases, leveraging AI and new technologies.
Sources Monitored
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Selected Articles
Supporting articles referenced in the latest score.
- The Eaton wildfire evacuation shelter near LA saw outbreaks of norovirus, COVID, and flu, report reveals Publisher: CIDRAP COVID‑19 Published July 10, 2026
- Pandemic pathogens, dengue, cholera were world’s largest emerging infectious disease burdens from 2000 to 2022 Publisher: CIDRAP COVID‑19 Published June 24, 2026
- France reports MERS in 2 travelers who had been to Middle East Publisher: CIDRAP MERS‑CoV Published December 4, 2025
- New coronavirus subspecies with SARS-CoV-2–like mutation discovered in Brazilian bat Publisher: CIDRAP MERS‑CoV Published October 31, 2025
- Saudi Arabia confirms 9 MERS cases, including hospital cluster Publisher: CIDRAP MERS‑CoV Published May 13, 2025
- WHO notes 4 new MERS cases, 2 fatal, in Saudi Arabia since September Publisher: CIDRAP MERS‑CoV Published March 14, 2025
- COVID vaccine may boost antibody response to MERS, other coronaviruses Publisher: CIDRAP MERS‑CoV Published June 30, 2023
- Africa CDC calls for more protection for health workers as deadly Ebola outbreak shows no sign of slowing Publisher: CIDRAP Ebola Published July 13, 2026
- Ebola outbreak in DR Congo still outpacing response Publisher: CIDRAP Ebola Published July 10, 2026
- Ebola deaths top 500 as DR Congo health workers threaten to strike Publisher: CIDRAP Ebola Published July 6, 2026
- Ebola outbreak spreads to 4th province in DR Congo Publisher: CIDRAP Ebola Published June 29, 2026
- Africa CDC triples amount needed to fight Ebola Publisher: CIDRAP Ebola Published June 25, 2026
- Ebola cases near 900 as officials say less than 10% of donations have made it to affected nations Publisher: CIDRAP Ebola Published June 18, 2026
- Africa CDC head warns Ebola outbreak could be worst ever Publisher: CIDRAP Ebola Published June 16, 2026
- Ebola outbreak in DR Congo expands into large displacement camp Publisher: CIDRAP Ebola Published June 12, 2026
- Ebola case count nears 600 as feds ask for travel restrictions ahead of World Cup Publisher: CIDRAP Ebola Published June 10, 2026
- Quick takes: Pandemic flu preparedness, multiple-pathogen dashboard, more measles in Utah Publisher: CIDRAP Pandemic Influenza Published May 13, 2026
- Intranasal vaccine against H5 avian flu provokes broad immune response in adults in phase 1 trial Publisher: CIDRAP Pandemic Influenza Published November 6, 2025
- Quick takes: Avian flu in Wisconsin poultry, plague in New Mexico, new UK mRNA vaccine plant Publisher: CIDRAP Pandemic Influenza Published September 25, 2025
- Osivax receives $19.5 million BARDA support for universal flu vaccine candidate Publisher: CIDRAP Pandemic Influenza Published August 26, 2025
- HHS cancels funding for Moderna’s candidate H5 avian flu and pandemic vaccines Publisher: CIDRAP Pandemic Influenza Published May 29, 2025
- WHA begins with Pandemic Agreement up for final vote Publisher: CIDRAP Pandemic Influenza Published May 19, 2025
- Quick takes: Pandemic Accord draft finalized, H5N1 PCR test, Marburg vaccine progress Publisher: CIDRAP Pandemic Influenza Published April 16, 2025
- Quick takes: Polio in 4 countries, HHS review of Moderna pandemic vaccine contract, Bangladesh Zika cluster Publisher: CIDRAP Pandemic Influenza Published March 3, 2025
- Uncertainty surrounds US participation in WHO flu strain selection meeting Publisher: CIDRAP Pandemic Influenza Published February 13, 2025
- Trump issues order to withdraw US from WHO Publisher: CIDRAP Pandemic Influenza Published January 21, 2025
- Some patients opt for at-home cervical screening for HPV, but more outreach is needed, study finds Publisher: CIDRAP Misc Emerging Published June 26, 2026
- Traveling for cosmetic procedures can lead to complications Publisher: CIDRAP Misc Emerging Published June 3, 2026
- Quick takes: Fatal H5N6 avian flu case, cruise ship norovirus outbreak, dermatophilosis in MSM Publisher: CIDRAP Misc Emerging Published May 11, 2026
- Survey identifies potential resident-physician barriers to specializing in infectious diseases Publisher: CIDRAP Misc Emerging Published April 29, 2026
- Report details tetanus in 4 unvaccinated US kids, including refusal of post-exposure prevention Publisher: CIDRAP Misc Emerging Published April 17, 2026
- Report spotlights invasive Hib disease outbreaks among homeless Publisher: CIDRAP Misc Emerging Published April 16, 2026
- Tetanus still occurs among all ages in US, mainly in undervaccinated Publisher: CIDRAP Misc Emerging Published April 15, 2026
- Watch out, hookworms: an effective vaccine might be on the horizon Publisher: CIDRAP Misc Emerging Published April 8, 2026
- Study describes impact of human metapneumovirus in outpatients Publisher: CIDRAP Misc Emerging Published March 10, 2026
- Obesity confers 70% higher risk of infection-related severe outcomes, study suggests Publisher: CIDRAP Misc Emerging Published February 10, 2026
- Tylenol during pregnancy doesn’t increase risk of child’s autism or ADHD, study suggests Publisher: CIDRAP Anti‑Science Published June 29, 2026
- CIDRAP Op-Ed: Call it what it is—the US has lost its hold on measles elimination Publisher: CIDRAP Anti‑Science Published June 24, 2026
- 95% of CDC workers say Americans will die because of federal cuts to the agency Publisher: CIDRAP Anti‑Science Published June 11, 2026
- Poll reveals plunging trust in CDC guidance but broad backing for childhood vaccines Publisher: CIDRAP Anti‑Science Published June 9, 2026
- Study: Federal promotion of vitamin A, cod liver oil for measles prompted flurry of internet searches Publisher: CIDRAP Anti‑Science Published June 3, 2026
- The State of US Vaccine Policy — May 28, 2026 Publisher: CIDRAP Anti‑Science Published May 28, 2026
- Quick takes: Lawsuit over grad-student loan limits; report on COVID vaccines, child deaths; temporary surgeon general appointment Publisher: CIDRAP Anti‑Science Published May 20, 2026
- CIDRAP Op-Ed: Why the FDA tried to bury studies showing vaccines are safe Publisher: CIDRAP Anti‑Science Published May 11, 2026
- NIH grant terminations had outsized effect on minority researchers, data suggest Publisher: CIDRAP Anti‑Science Published May 8, 2026
- Words matter: CDC's anti-science messaging can undermine public trust in vaccines, survey finds Publisher: CIDRAP Anti‑Science Published April 30, 2026
- Detection of Dengue Virus in Aedes aegypti Mosquitoes, Dubai, United Arab Emirates Publisher: CDC Emerging Infectious Published July 13, 2026
- Hepatitis A Outbreak in Skilled Nursing Facility, Los Angeles County, California, USA, 2025 Publisher: CDC Emerging Infectious Published July 13, 2026
- Virulence of Burkholderia pseudomallei Strains from Western Hemisphere and Africa in Mice Publisher: CDC Emerging Infectious Published July 10, 2026
- Qualitative Risk Assessment of Infectious Agents Associated with Canine Importation into Canada, 2023–2024 Publisher: CDC Emerging Infectious Published July 9, 2026
- Serologic Evidence of Hantavirus Exposure in Humans, Italy, 2004–2018 Publisher: CDC Emerging Infectious Published July 9, 2026
- Filovirus Surveillance in Communities Bordering Equatorial Guinea, Marburg Outbreak, Cameroon, 2023 Publisher: CDC Emerging Infectious Published July 7, 2026
- Antibodies Cross-Reactive with Bundibugyo Virus in Ferrets Vaccinated with Ebola Virus Vaccine Publisher: CDC Emerging Infectious Published June 24, 2026
- Rapid scientific advice on infection, prevention and control measures for patients in healthcare settings with Andes virus (ANDV) disease Publisher: ECDC Emerging Threats Published May 15, 2026
- Threat assessment brief – Hantavirus-associated cluster of illness on a cruise ship: ECDC assessment and recommendations Publisher: ECDC Emerging Threats Published May 6, 2026
- Threat Assessment Brief – Assessing the risk of influenza for the EU/EEA in the context of increasing circulation of A(H3N2) subclade K Publisher: ECDC Emerging Threats Published November 20, 2025
- Rapid outbreak assessment Publisher: Prolonged cross-border multi-serovar Salmonella outbreak linked to consumption of sprouted seeds Published March 6, 2025
- Rapid outbreak assessment – Prolonged multi-country outbreak of Salmonella Strathcona ST2559 linked to consumption of tomatoes in the EU/EEA and the UK Publisher: ECDC Emerging Threats Published November 12, 2024
- Kentucky sees outbreak of cyclosporiasis; Health department, farmer share advice Publisher: WPSD Local 6 Published July 14, 2026
- Virginia among states hit by cyclosporiasis outbreak linked to fresh produce Publisher: WTVR.com Published July 14, 2026
- Michigan cyclosporiasis outbreak likely largest in US history, health officials say Publisher: WXYZ 7 News Detroit Published July 14, 2026
- Kentucky health officials investigating 100 cases of cyclosporiasis outbreak Publisher: WKYT Published July 14, 2026
- An outbreak of the parasitic infection cyclosporiasis has spread to 31 US states, with the number of cases rapidly increasing Publisher: Українські Національні Новини (УНН) Published July 14, 2026
- What is the CDC doing to stop the cyclosporiasis outbreak? Publisher: USA Today Published July 14, 2026
- West Side Market vendors take precautions as Cyclospora parasite outbreak spreads nationally Publisher: Cleveland 19 News Published July 14, 2026
- What we know about cyclosporiasis outbreak's link to produce outbreak - THIRTEEN Publisher: New York Public Media Published July 14, 2026
- Cases of parasitic outbreak remain low in Oregon as other states see surges Publisher: Oregon Capital Chronicle Published July 14, 2026
- Cyclosporiasis cases surge in Michigan counties, with adults 30-49 being the largest group Publisher: WWMT Published July 14, 2026
- Lettuce or salad greens could be source of diarrhea-causing illness, Michigan health officials say Publisher: NBC News Published July 13, 2026
- Cyclosporiasis: Arizonans react to multi-state outbreak Publisher: FOX 10 Phoenix Published July 13, 2026
- Health Officials in Michigan Identify ‘Potential Source’ of Cyclospora Outbreak Publisher: The New York Times Published July 13, 2026
- Information for Travelers Returning from Ebola-Affected Areas Publisher: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention | CDC (.gov) Published July 13, 2026
- Michigan health officials reveal potential source for cyclosporiasis outbreak Publisher: NBC 5 Chicago Published July 13, 2026
- Michigan cyclospora outbreak investigation zeroes in on lettuce, salad greens Publisher: Detroit Free Press Published July 13, 2026
- Explainer: What to know about the US outbreak of intestinal illness cyclosporiasis Publisher: Reuters Published July 13, 2026
- NGOs Allege Rights Abuses by Western States Amid Pandemic Pact Talks Publisher: PassBlue Published July 13, 2026
- Lettuce, salad greens possible source of Michigan cyclosporiasis outbreak, MDHHS says Publisher: WWMT Published July 13, 2026
- Michigan reports cyclosporiasis outbreak may be linked to lettuce & salad greens Publisher: ClickOnDetroit | WDIV Local 4 Published July 13, 2026
- Cyclosporiasis in Michigan -- doctor explains what we need to know Publisher: FOX 2 Detroit Published July 13, 2026
- Parasite outbreak reaches 2,800 in U.S., causes 'explosive' diarrhea Publisher: upi.com Published July 13, 2026
- Africa CDC calls for more protection for health workers as deadly Ebola outbreak shows no sign of slowing Publisher: CIDRAP Published July 13, 2026
- Cyclosporiasis Outbreak Explained | Ohio's top doctor explains how to protect yourself Publisher: WTVG Published July 13, 2026
- Michigan officials say lettuce, salad greens possible source of growing cyclosporiasis outbreak Publisher: WTOL Published July 13, 2026