VDH OEP Weekly Situation Update

Last Updated: September 18, 2026

Key Takeaways

      • Respiratory illness activity in Virginia is minimal and stable.
      • MMR vaccines have broad support. However, trust in MMR’s safety has declined over the past 6 years.
      • This summer broke multiple heat records in the US and globally.
      • The Governor’s office declared an emergency due to the drought’s impact on agriculture.

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