VDH OEP Weekly Situation Update

Last Updated: July 5, 2024

Key Takeaways

  • The Heat Index will be above 100° F across much of the state this weekend and early next week.
  • The CDC detected a fourth human case of HPAI A(H5N1) this week. The patient was a dairy worker from Colorado.
  • COVID-19 activity continues to increase across the nation. Wastewater data suggest Virginia has a ‘moderate’ level of activity.
  • Hurricane Beryl’s rapid intensification into a major hurricane may herald a difficult 2024 hurricane season.
  • Hackers are targeting the health sector using personal information from previous data breaches to impersonate colleagues and IT staff.
  • Have a fun and safe Independence Day weekend!

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The VDH OEP Weekly Situation Update is produced by the VDH Office of Emergency Preparedness. This update covers ongoing or potential public health and emergency preparedness issues, including COVID-19. This product is intended to enhance situational awareness among the public health, healthcare, and emergency management communities. Some items covered may pose little or no threat to the public at large. These items are included for situational awareness only and do not represent an endorsement of the source or information therein.