Key Takeaways
- Seasonal gastrointestinal disease activity is decreasing in the region. Though levels remain elevated, data suggest that both norovirus and rotavirus are in decline.
- Seasonal respiratory disease activity is decreasing in Virginia. Flu and COVID-19 emergency department diagnoses have dropped by 40% in the last two weeks. Models suggest both are in a ‘declining’ trajectory.
- Hospital admissions for flu and COVID-19 continue decreasing. They are down 30% in the last four weeks. Models expect COVID-19 admissions to stabilize, while flu admissions continue a very gradual decline.
- Virginia is seeing an increase in reported mpox cases.
- The CDC has issued a health advisory regarding an increase in invasive meningococcal disease.
VDH OEP Weekly Situation Update.
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