VDH OEP Weekly Situation Update

Posted on by justincrow

Last Updated: April 18, 2025

Key Takeaways

      • 88 measles cases were reported nationally last week. Canada reported 109 new cases.
      • Respiratory illness is minimal and trending lower in Virginia and nationally. GI illness remains elevated.
      • Heat risk season is beginning in Virginia.
      • The CDC was unable to fulfil a request for support from Milwaukee due to staff reductions. Reductions are impacting measles outbreak response as well.
      • Two mass school shootings occurred nationally this week, resulting in two deaths and ten hospitalizations.

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