"To control the outbreak" means taking actions to stop the spread of a disease or any harmful situation from getting worse and affecting more people. Full definition
Environmental management is critical to control outbreaks on the farm. (lsuagcenter.com)
If diagnostic testing is recommended, our veterinary team will guide you in determining which animals to sample and when, in order to best control the outbreak within the means of your organization. (uwsheltermedicine.com)
In two studies in Science, researchers at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis identify promising new methods for controlling outbreaks of norovirus (shown above), a common cause of serious gastrointestinal illness. (sciencedaily.com)