VDH OEP Weekly Situation Update

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Key Takeaways

      • Hurricane Erin has formed in the Atlantic. It is expected to become a major hurricane by Sat evening.
      • The CDC’s Atlanta campus was struck by around 200 bullets in a targeted attack. One police officer was killed. The attack highlights threats against public health and healthcare workers.
      • Mpox cases increased in Virginia in July. Mexico is also dealing with an increase in mpox cases.
      • Kratom-involved calls to poison centers in 2025 have already surpassed the total for all of 2024.
      • Virginia’s population is projected to exceed 9 million by 2030, and 10 million by 2050, but population growth will vary across the state.

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