An outbreak is defined as an incident of two or more cases of an infectious disease that are linked in time, place, or association of person.
Providers of health and social care, schools and other childcare settings can obtain advice and support from us regarding outbreaks. UKHSA are to be notified of all suspected or confirmed notifiable disease.
We support services to undertake risk assessments and provide advice and support to help a setting manage the outbreak.
For further information, view our outbreak management information resource pack.