Last Updated: September 27, 2024
Key Takeaways
- The remnants of Hurricane Helene are currently impacting Virginia, causing power outages, with major flooding expected along the New River. This is an ongoing situation. Follow local weather and news to keep up to date on local impacts.
- California reports significant growth of HPAI A(H5N1) in dairy herds.
- India reports a case of clade Ib mpox. This is the third case detected outside of Africa.
- COVID-19 activity continues declining nationally and locally.
- The ongoing Measles outbreak in Minnesota has reached 51 cases.
- Israel issued a traveler warning ahead of religious holidays and the anniversary of the Oct 7 attacks.
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