Key Takeaways
- Respiratory illness rates continue to decrease but remain elevated. This marks the third consecutive week of decreasing ED diagnoses rates for COVID-19, flu, and RSV. Overall rates are still well above annual averages.
- Hospitalizations for COVID-19 and flu decrease. COVID-19 admissions levels are now classified as “low”. Hospital bed occupancy remains “moderate” per CDC standards. CDC models suggest continued decrease in hospitalizations for both viruses.
- Norovirus detections in Virginia decreased 16% since the end of 2023.
- Environmental and technological threats highlight global risks over the next decade. This according to the WEF’s 2024 Global Risk Report.
- Since December 1, 2023, the CDC has been notified of 23 confirmed U.S. cases of measles. This includes seven direct importations of measles by international travelers and two outbreaks of more than five cases each.
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