VDH OEP Weekly Situation Update

Posted on by justincrow

Key Takeaways

      • Hurricane Erin rapidly intensified before brushing Virginia’s east coast, where it caused tidal flooding, high wind gusts and heavy surf.
      • Moisture from Erin caused flash flooding in the Roanoke Valley, leading to at least a dozen swift-water rescues.
      • COVID-19 activity continues to increase nationally and in Virginia. Confusion around fall vaccine guidance continues.
      • VDH reported a potential measles exposure at Dulles airport on Aug 12.
      • Texas declared its measles outbreak over. New weekly measles cases in both Canada and Mexico were below 100.

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