Question

When do health authorities declare outbreak of disease?

• A. Mortality rate is higher than earlier
• B. Higher than usual occurence
• C. Vaccines are in short supply
• D. Medics are not available

Answer 1

The correct option is B

Higher than usual occurence

The outbreak of disease is considered only when the occurence of a specific trait or disease occurs higher than usual and is restricted to some geographical location or area. These locations could be a residential area, farmland or clinics etc. It may last for a few days or weeks, or for several years.