VDH OEP Weekly Situation Update

Posted on by justincrow

Last Updated: May 9, 2025

Key Takeaways

      • Drug overdose deaths and ED visits declined in Virginia last year. Virginia is leading the nation in declines of fentanyl deaths.
      • 66 measles cases were reported nationally last week. 31 states have reported cases in 2025.
      • Worldpride, expected to attract 2-3 million visitors, will be held in DC May 17 to Jun 8.
      • HPAI H5N1 strains currently circulating in dairy cows and wild birds pose a ‘moderate’ pandemic risk according to a CDC assessment.
      • Pertussis cases through mid-April are elevated in Virginia and nationally.

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