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