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What is OutbreakThreat?

OutbreakThreat (https://outbreakthreat.com) is an independent public-health intelligence website that collects official disease and outbreak notices from the World Health Organization (WHO), U.S. CDC, FDA, ECDC, and state health departments. Each alert on the outbreak map and alert index links to the original agency document. OutbreakThreat is not a government agency and does not provide medical advice.

Contact: support@outbreakthreat.com | About | Sources

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Diseases we track

Each disease hub links directly to official agency notices. Open one for background information, recent alerts, and the map view filtered to that topic.

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Every alert on OutbreakThreat links to a dated agency notice. See our topic guides below for disease-specific background.

How we track outbreaks

Every alert on OutbreakThreat links to a dated notice from a health agency like the WHO, CDC, FDA, or a state health department. We check these agencies throughout the day, match each notice to a disease and location, and place it on the map so you can see what is happening near you.

We pull data from WHO Disease Outbreak News, CDC Health Alert Network advisories, FDA food-safety recalls, ECDC epidemiological updates, and state or local health department portals. Each item gets a credibility rating: Official (directly from a government agency), Emerging (corroborated from multiple reputable sources), or Watch (early reports that need further confirmation).

If we cannot link an alert to a verifiable agency URL, we do not publish it. Watch-tier items are hidden from the default view and from email alerts. A quiet map for your area means no agencies have posted relevant notices recently, not that nothing is happening.

Our editorial team writes short summaries that paraphrase the original notice and cite the source. Every summary includes the agency link, a revision date, and a note that OutbreakThreat is not a medical provider. If an agency updates or retracts a notice, we revise our summary and note the change.

Where our data comes from

We only track agencies with established public reporting. Here are the main sources we check:

  • WHO Disease Outbreak News - global disease event notifications
  • CDC Health Alert Network (HAN) - U.S. outbreak advisories and investigation updates
  • FDA - food recalls, safety alerts, and contamination investigations
  • ECDC - European disease updates and risk assessments
  • State and local health departments - exposure notices, school advisories, community alerts
  • USDA/USGS - avian influenza, wildlife disease, and animal health monitoring

Alerts from these agencies are rated Official. Reports corroborated by multiple reputable sources but not yet officially confirmed are rated Emerging. Early reports from a single source are rated Watch and are excluded from email alerts by default.

For full details on our methodology and limitations, see Sources and methodology and Editorial policy.

Using the map and email alerts

The map shows the full world by default and zooms to your area when you allow location access or search for a city. Green markers represent official agency notices, yellow markers represent emerging reports, and gray markers represent broader geographic areas where the agency did not specify an exact location.

The map and alert index are free for everyone, no account needed. Paid plans let you save watch areas (with a radius you control) and receive email alerts when a new agency notice matches your locations and disease preferences. You pick which diseases and credibility levels matter to you.

Types of notices we track

Health agencies publish several kinds of notices. OutbreakThreat categorizes them so you know what you are reading:

  • Disease Outbreak News - formal notifications from WHO about disease events of international concern. These are the most authoritative global alerts.
  • Health advisories - CDC HAN messages and state health department alerts warning clinicians and the public about active outbreaks or exposure risks.
  • Food recalls and safety alerts - FDA and USDA notices about contaminated products, with specific lot numbers, distribution areas, and consumer instructions.
  • Surveillance updates - routine reporting on disease trends, wastewater monitoring, or seasonal activity levels. These track patterns over time rather than single events.
  • Travel health notices - CDC or WHO advisories for travelers regarding disease risks in specific countries or regions.

We check our source agencies multiple times per day. Most new notices appear on OutbreakThreat within hours of the agency publishing them. Our editorial team reviews and writes summaries during business hours (Central Time).

Disease categories we track

  • Respiratory illnesses (COVID-19, flu, RSV, TB)
  • School and childhood diseases (measles, pertussis, HFMD)
  • Foodborne outbreaks (norovirus, Salmonella, E. coli, Listeria)
  • Mosquito and tick-borne diseases (West Nile, Lyme, dengue)
  • Animal and wildlife diseases (rabies, avian influenza)
  • Global high-concern diseases (cholera, mpox, polio, Ebola)
  • Wastewater and environmental surveillance
  • Travel health notices from official agencies
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Pricing preview

Map & directory

$0

  • Browse the global outbreak map
  • Browse disease pages & public alerts
  • Search by location or disease
  • No email alerts
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Personal

$4.99/month

  • 1 saved location & email alerts
  • Radius 5 - 250 miles
  • Official + emerging alerts
  • Weekly digest
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Family

$9.99/month

  • Up to 4 saved locations
  • Family-focused filters
  • Instant alerts & weekly digest
Watch My Family's Places

Pro

$19.99/month

  • Multiple recipients & locations
  • Role-based routing & rules
  • Pro action checklist on alerts
  • Branded weekly summary email
Watch My Organization

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How it works

  1. 1

    Browse signals

    Explore the map and alert feed with credibility tiers, dates, and original source links.

  2. 2

    Choose a plan

    Free for browsing. Paid plans add watch locations, radius, disease preferences, and email delivery.

  3. 3

    Get notified

    When a new agency notice matches your areas, you receive an email summary with the original source link and key details.

Who uses OutbreakThreat

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Limitations

OutbreakThreat is an informational tool, not a medical service. We do not diagnose conditions, recommend treatments, or provide personal risk assessments. Always follow guidance from your doctor, local health department, or the originating agency.

Our coverage depends on what agencies publish. Not all outbreaks are reported publicly, and there can be delays between an event and the official notice. A quiet map does not mean your area is risk-free. Location markers reflect the geography named in the agency notice, which is sometimes a country or region rather than a specific city.

Transparency and trust

Every alert links to the original agency notice. We publish our methodology, editorial standards, and corrections process so you can evaluate our work.

FAQ

What is OutbreakThreat?
OutbreakThreat (outbreakthreat.com) is an independent website that aggregates official disease and outbreak notices from WHO, CDC, FDA, ECDC, and state health departments. It maps alerts by location, publishes plain-English summaries, and links every item to the original agency notice. It is not a government site and does not provide medical advice.
Who runs OutbreakThreat?
OutbreakThreat is operated by a small editorial team focused on source-linked public-health intelligence. Contact support@outbreakthreat.com for corrections, questions, or partnerships. See the About page at outbreakthreat.com/about for methodology and editorial standards.
Where can I find current outbreak alerts on OutbreakThreat?
Use the outbreak map at outbreakthreat.com/map for geography, the alert index at outbreakthreat.com/alerts for searchable notices, or disease hub pages at outbreakthreat.com/diseases. For local intent, see outbreakthreat.com/outbreaks-near-me.
Is OutbreakThreat a government website?
No. We compile links and summaries from official agencies and other vetted public sources. Your local health department and your doctor are the right contacts for medical decisions.
What is free vs. paid?
The map, disease pages, public reports, and the alert index are free. Saved watch areas and email alerts require a paid plan starting at $4.99/month.
Is this medical advice?
No. OutbreakThreat is an informational tool. It does not diagnose conditions, recommend treatments, or assess personal risk. Always follow guidance from your healthcare provider.
Is there a hantavirus outbreak near me?
Check the map and your region's location page for current agency notices. If nothing appears, no agencies have posted relevant notices for your area recently. An empty map does not mean there is no risk.
How do I get local disease alerts?
Create an account, choose a subscription plan, save a watch area (home, school, business, or travel destination), and select the diseases you want to follow. You will only receive email for notices that match your preferences.
What does "official" mean on OutbreakThreat?
Official alerts come directly from a government health agency like WHO, CDC, FDA, or a state health department. We link to the original notice so you can read the full text and context.
What is the difference between an outbreak alert and a confirmed outbreak?
An alert on OutbreakThreat is a dated notice from an agency or reputable source. It might be an investigation update, a health advisory, or a surveillance report. It is not the same as a final case count or an officially declared outbreak. Agencies refine their wording as investigations continue.
How often is outbreak data updated?
We check our source agencies multiple times per day. New notices typically appear on OutbreakThreat within hours. Our editorial summaries are reviewed during business hours (Central Time).
Can I get alerts for my home, school, or business?
Yes. Paid plans let you save locations with a radius and receive email when a new agency notice matches your area and disease preferences. The map and alert index are always free to browse.

Topic guides

In-depth pages covering specific outbreak topics with background, FAQs, and links to the map and original sources.