When should I provide the diagnosis information at outbreak level compared to at event level?
Modified on: Wed, 5 Oct 2022 15:05The system is designed to be able to collect diagnosis information at two levels: either at event level either at outbreak level.
It is up to the countries to decide which level of detail they want to provide. Please note however that once a reporting method is chosen (event vs oubtreak) for an event, the method will stay the same for that event. You can use a different method depending on the reported event if you wish.
It is up to the countries to decide which level of detail they want to provide. Please note however that once a reporting method is chosen (event vs oubtreak) for an event, the method will stay the same for that event. You can use a different method depending on the reported event if you wish.
The event method allows you to provide information in a summarised format (all tests performed and results received during a given period) while if you choose the outbreak method, you will have to link each outbreak with the test performed and the relevant result date.