CDC Current Outbreak List
Infectious disease outbreaks currently being reported on by CDC. Listings include those outbreaks for which content is currently published on the CDC website.
U.S.-Based Outbreaks
Recent investigations reported on CDC.gov
- Baby Spinach – E. coli Infections Announced October 2021
- Salami Sticks – Salmonella Infections Announced October 2021
- Seafood – Salmonella Infections Announced October 2021
- Onions – Salmonella Infections Announced September 2021
- Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) Announced January 2020
- Lung Injury Associated with E-cigarette Use or Vaping Announced August 2019
- Raw Milk – Drug-resistant Brucella (RB51) Announced February 2019
- Measles Outbreaks 2019 Announced January 2019
- Outbreaks of hepatitis A in multiple states among people who are homeless and people who use drugs Announced March 2017
International Outbreaks
- Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) Announced January 2020
- 2018 Ebola Outbreak in Congo (DRC) Announced May 2018
- 2017 Ebola Outbreak in Congo (DRC) Announced May 2017
Travel Notices Affecting International Travelers
Please see the Travelers’ Health site for a complete list.
- COVID-19 High - COVID-19 in Costa Rica November 2021
- COVID-19 Very High - COVID-19 in Niger November 2021
- COVID-19 High - COVID-19 in Saint Lucia November 2021
- COVID-19 Very High - COVID-19 in Papua New Guinea November 2021
- COVID-19 Very High - COVID-19 in Poland November 2021
- COVID-19 Moderate - COVID-19 in Djibouti November 2021
- COVID-19 Moderate - COVID-19 in Argentina November 2021
Understanding Outbreaks
In the last two years, CDC has sent scientists and doctors out more than 750 times to respond to health threats. Learn more below.
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Further Sources for Content about Specific Outbreaks
- Multistate Foodborne Outbreaks – Foodborne outbreaks listed by year
- Hepatitis A Outbreaks – Hepatitis A outbreak investigations since 2013 where CDC supported or led the investigation.
- US Outbreaks Linked to Contact with Animals or Animal Products
- Health Alert Network – Health alerts, health advisories, updates, and info service messages. Designed for public health and medical communities.
- Recent Outbreaks and Incidents – Events involving the CDC Emergency Operations Center
- Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report – Outbreak investigation reports included among other content. Note that outbreak material includes state health department investigations. Designed for public health and medical communities.
Page last reviewed: November 18, 2021
Content source: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention