Ambrose’s case study on the C. auris outbreak in New York State reveals the lasting impact of the outbreak on the state’s approaches to public health concerns.
To manage the outbreak, officials collaborated to establish faster on-site testing and compiled clear and informative communication to the public. Such initiatives were vital for tackling the emerging outbreak, and for shaping future approaches to similar health crises. The main setbacks faced were the time-consuming screening tests and the centralized testing approach.