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The E. coli Outbreak in Germany
The deadly European E. coli outbreak began in Hamburg, Germany and has spread its way across Europe. Here is a collection of visuals that explain various aspects of this quickly moving story.
Timeline: Events in the Outbreak
This timeline charts the major events in the story, from the discovery of the symptoms in Germany, to the erroneous data on Spanish cucumbers, through today.
This timeline charts the major events in the story, from the discovery of the symptoms in Germany, to the erroneous data on Spanish cucumbers, through today.
Map: Spread of the Outbreak
This map shows the spread of the E. coli outbreak so far in Europe and the United States.
This map shows the spread of the E. coli outbreak so far in Europe and the United States.
Timeline: From Infection to Reporting
This timeline charts the series of events that occur between the time a patient is infected and the time public health officials can determine that the patient is part of an outbreak.
This timeline charts the series of events that occur between the time a patient is infected and the time public health officials can determine that the patient is part of an outbreak.
Flowchart: EU Rapid Reporting Process
This flowchart shows the European Union's process for the transmission of information on possible outbreaks within their rapid alert network.
This flowchart shows the European Union's process for the transmission of information on possible outbreaks within their rapid alert network.