Key Takeaways
- COVID-19 surveillance indicators show a mix of plateau and decline. Diagnoses by Emergency Departments (ED) and COVID-like Illness ED visits are both at their lowest rates in four weeks. Most wastewater facilities show a plateau in viral loads, with none showing growth.
- COVID-19 hospitalization rates have been in plateau for roughly four weeks. Minor fluctuations are reported weekly. Models suggest hospitalization rates will remain static through October. Occupancy is up slightly.
- Flu and RSV rates are still low in the Commonwealth. But RSV seems to be growing in the Southeastern United States. Last year RSV began to surge in Virginia about a month after it did in the Southeastern states.
- New data quantifies the burden of RSV on the very young and very old. Infants under six months and adults over 75 years of age are at the highest risk. RSV immunizations are available for both groups but have presented challenges for prescribers.
- There is a small craft advisory in effect for coastal regions. No other weather hazards are expected in the immediate future.
- Last September was the hottest in recorded history. High temperatures may be driving an increase in mosquito- and tick-borne diseases.
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