Once media are allowed access they are bound by the implied agreement that any breech of conduct on their part (such as revealing confidential information (more about that later)) will result in cut off of access. This restricted access will place them at a disadvantage to their competitors.

Observation of investigative activities will result in a greater understanding of the complexity of the process. It is impossible to succinctly explain the complexities of an outbreak investigation to those without scientific background. Observation may not develop profound understanding but it will bring home the point that the process is one of putting together a puzzle.