Key Takeaways
- Mixed COVID-19 metrics suggest growth may be slowing. ED diagnoses are down slightly, as are wastewater viral loads. Yet most districts are still in growth trajectories. Holiday travel, winter weather, and changing variant proportions may bring renewed growth in the coming weeks.
- Influenza activity is now “High” in Virginia. The Influenza A(H1) strain dominates. Early indicators hint at the start of a decline for RSV rates.
- Hospitalizations are down slightly for COVID-19 and up for flu. Models suggest combined hospital admissions will grow mildly through 2024.
- Storms with the potential for high winds are expected across much of Virginia Sunday evening. Gusts could exceed 50 mph near the coast.
- Politically motivated threats and harassment highlight the potential for unrest during the 2024 general election season.
VDH OEP Weekly Situation Update.
UVA Biocomplexity Institute Slides.
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