Last Updated: April 26, 2024
Key Takeaways
- Measles was detected in West Virginia as sporadic outbreaks continue nationally and in peer nations.
- COVID-19 activity continues to decline, but related hospital bed use has stabilized. Other respiratory diseases including flu, RSV, and HMPV continue to decrease in the region.
- The CDC recommends adults over the age of 65 take an additional dose of the 2023-24 COVID-19 vaccine.
- Genetic surveillance and milk testing suggest that HPAI in cattle may be more widespread than reported detections.
- The National Weather Service released a new HeatRisk index forecasting local risks for heat-related impacts.
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