Last Updated: April 12, 2024
Key Takeaways
- Measles is continuing to cause sporadic outbreaks nationally. Since the start of the year, cases have been detected in 18 states including Virginia.
- Mpox cases continue to occur in the Commonwealth. This year’s total cases already exceed those of 2023.
- Avian influenza was detected in dairy cattle in North Carolina. The CDC considers the threat to the public ‘low’.
- Seasonal gastrointestinal disease activity remains elevated. Seasonal respiratory disease activity is continuing to decline.
- Virginia continues to report an increase of meningococcal disease cases.
- A small earthquake occurred in Central Virginia but caused no damage.
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