IDMO – Emergency Grade Definitions
Ungraded
Ungraded
A public health event with non-significant impact that does not need to be monitored.
Grade 0
0
A single or multiple country event with no significant public health consequences that does not require an operational response. This event is monitored and evaluated weekly.
Grade 1
1
A single or multiple country event with minimal public health consequences, requiring a minimal response.
Grade 2
2
A single or multiple country event with moderate public health consequences, requiring moderate response.
Grade 3
3
A single or multiple country event with substantial public health consequences, requiring a substantial response.
Grade 4
4
An unusual single or multiple country event with local impact with high mortality and confirmed person-to-person spread. Events of this type trigger an extended epidemiological grading process.
Grade 5
5
An unusual multiple country event with potential global impact. Events of this type trigger an extended epidemiological grading process.
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