DIThe Distraction Index

#disease_outbreak

5 events across 3 weeks

0Damage
1Hype
4Noise
1.5Avg Dmg
13.7Avg Hype
WEEK 82Jul 19 – 25
NOISE2026-07-23
FDA Identifies Second Cyclospora Outbreak with Record High Cases
federal · moderate
Damage
0.0
Hype
9.5
NOISE2026-07-22
RFK Jr. Claims Cyclosporiasis Outbreak Under Control Amid 1,600 Cases
multi state · moderate
Damage
0.0
Hype
15.8
WEEK 81Jul 12 – 18
NOISE2026-07-18
Trump Administration CDC Cuts Under Fire After Cyclospora Outbreak
Resource Reallocationfederal · broad
Damage
0.6
Hype
8.5
WEEK 25Jun 15 – 21
NOISE2025-06-14
Measles Outbreak Spreading to 34 States
multi state · broad
Damage
0.0
Hype
9.6
HYPE2025-06-14
Measles Cases Spread to 34 States with North Dakota Focus
Policy Changemulti state · broad
Damage
6.8
Hype
25.1