Last Updated: July 19, 2024
Key Takeaways
- A global IT outage is affecting numerous systems, including in Virginia. This situation is ongoing.
- Avian influenza was detected among Colorado poultry workers. The patients reported mild respiratory symptoms and conjunctivitis. CDC considers the threat to the general public ‘low’.
- HPAI A(H5N1) was detected in an Oklahoma dairy herd. The virus has now been found among cattle in 13 states.
- COVID-19 activity continues to grow nationally. Virginia is now reporting a ‘high’ wastewater viral activity level.
- Arlington authorities report a possible exposure event at a local grocery store from an out of state measles case.
- Richmond experiences over four more heat waves annually compared to the 1960s, while Norfolk experiences almost six additional heat waves.
- A shooting at a major-party presidential campaign event last week, and a speech by the Israeli prime minister next week, highlight the ongoing threat of political violence.
VDH OEP Weekly Situation Update.
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