Virginia: Influenza Season 2024-25

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Respiratory Illness Dashboard
For Week Ending November 9, 2024

Respiratory Illness Activity

Respiratory illness activity tracks the number of visits to the emergency department for viral illnesses such as COVID-19, flu, and RSV and other respiratory illnesses such as cough and pneumonia. These visits can signal changes in respiratory illness activity in the community. They also help represent the burden on healthcare systems. Data are shown as a percent of all reported emergency department visits by week for the current season and two previousrespiratory seasons. Find your region in Virginia using this map.
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https://www.vdh.virginia.gov/epidemiology/respiratory-diseases-in-virginia/data/#Weekly-Summary

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Situation Update
Office of Emergency Preparedness​

December 13, 2024
Seasonal Illness

Respiratory illness activity in Virginia is now
moderate and growing. Three of the five regions
of the Commonwealth are now at ‘moderate’ or
higher levels, with the central region reporting
‘high’ activity. COVID-19, flu, and RSV account for
roughly the same percentages of emergency
department (ED) diagnoses, but flu activity is
trending upward. RSV activity is surging among
children aged 0-4 years old. CDC test positivity
data show a similar surge in overall RSV​

Test Positivity for Respiratory Viruses in HHS Region 3
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Overall RSV activity has grown significantly in the
region since late October. Data source: CDC.​

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4 Schools Closed due to Flu-Like Illnesses
1/31/25

LYNCHBURG, Va. (WSET) — With flu cases on the rise, many schools are feeling the impact. At least four schools in our area are closed due to illness.

In Lynchburg, the Laurel Regional Program closed on Thursday, January 30, and will also be closed on Friday, January 31.

In Rockbridge County, the Natural Bridge Elementary School closed on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday.

Snow Creek Elementary School in Franklin County told us they are closed Thursday and Friday, but are carrying on virtually.

Christian Heritage Academy in Rocky Mount is also closed on Thursday and Friday
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...https://wset.com/news/local/some-lo...ness-winter-contagious-education-january-2025

 

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Weekly Summary
For Week Ending February 1, 2025

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continued: https://www.vdh.virginia.gov/epidemiology/respiratory-diseases-in-virginia/data/#Weekly-Summary

 

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Week ending February 8, 2025




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[Mary Wilson]

Virginia: 2025 Measles

Four flu-related children deaths reported in Virginia

Posted: Feb 21, 2025 / 02:54 PM EST
Updated: Feb 21, 2025 / 10:39 PM EST
by: Chrysnel Banzouzi​

RICHMOND, Va. (WAVY) — The Virginia Department of Health has reported additional pediatric-flu related deaths this respiratory season. Four children have now died due to complications of influenza.​ ...

https://www.wavy.com/news/first-ped...reported-in-virginia-this-respiratory-season/
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