Last Updated: April 19, 2024
Key Takeaways
- Sporadic measles outbreaks are continuing nationally.
- The detection of new mpox cases in Virginia may have slowed.
- Concerns about avian influenza in dairy cattle have prompted some states to restrict the importation of cattle from affected states.
- Seasonal respiratory diseases continue to decrease. Models expect the rate of new hospitalizations to slowly decline through May.
- The White House has unveiled a new global security strategy to combat future pandemics.
- Pharmacists report the national shortage of a record 323 drugs.
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