When it is no longer possible to prevent the spread of the disease, efforts turn to the mitigation phase: measures are taken to slow this spread and lessen its effects on the health care system and society. .
Ikiwa haiwezekani tena kudhibiti maenezi ya ugonjwa , jitihada basi zinahamishwa katika awamu ya kuepukana: hatua zinachukuliwa ili kupunguza kuenea na kuepukana na athari zake kwenye mfumo wa tiba ya afya na jamii.