DIThe Distraction Index

#disease outbreak

2 events across 2 weeks

0Damage
1Hype
1Noise
5.6Avg Dmg
25.9Avg Hype
WEEK 82Jul 19 – 25
NOISE2026-07-23
FDA Identifies Second Cyclospora Outbreak as US Case Count Reaches Record High
federal · broad
Damage
0.0
Hype
8.5
WEEK 72May 10 – 16
HYPE2026-05-10
CDC Sidelined During Hantavirus Cruise Ship Outbreak
Resource Reallocationfederal · narrow
Damage
11.2
Hype
43.3