Virginia: Situation Update Office of Emergency Preparedness

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July 26, 2024
Key Takeaways
Colorado reports two more human cases of HPAI A(H5N1). The cases
were found among workers of commercial egg laying facilities. This
brings the total number of national human cases to eleven.
CDC study finds no evidence of asymptomatic HPAI A(H5N1) carriers in
humans.
HPAI A(H5N1) testing efforts remain inconsistent across affected states.
COVID-19 rates continue to grow nationally and locally. Rates in Virginia
are now comparable to those in mid-February.
A shortage of blood culture bottles causing facilities to conserve
supplies may ease in September.
A train derailment damaged a wall and four garages in Fredericksburg.
Though cooler weather has moved into Virginia, heat records continue
to fall globally. Northwest Virginia is experiencing extreme drought.​

...https://www.vdh.virginia.gov/content/uploads/sites/8/2024/07/Situation-Update-2024-07-26.pdf

 

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Virigina Situation Update Office of Emergency Preparedness
December 13, 2024

Key Takeaways​
Arizona reports the state’s first human cases of HPAI A(H5N1).
Nevada reports the state’s first cases in dairy cattle.
The CDC confirms a pediatric case of HPAI A(H5N1) detected in
November. Viral samples show similarity to the virus affecting cattle.
USDA to begin nationwide testing of milk due to HPAI A(H5N1).
Respiratory disease activity in Virginia is moderate and growing.
Artificial Intelligence (AI) has made it easier to create disinformation
that adversely affects emergency response efforts. It has also
improved forecasting and alert systems.
Los Angeles reports three cases of a novel XDR Shigella.

... https://www.vdh.virginia.gov/content/uploads/sites/8/2024/12/Situation-Update-2024-12-13.pdf