The Shadow
Influenza:
Because influenza is not a reportable disease, we do not have reliable local data however, we do monitor “Influenza-Like Activity” (ILI) at the state level. ILI activity is considered high in Virginia and increasing. Individuals who would like to reduce their risk of influenza should seek a flu vaccine if they have not done so already.
COVID-19:
Cumulative Case Count Roanoke City and Alleghany Health Districts: 75,911 (up 211)
People hospitalized with COVID-19, as of Monday 10/31/2022: 22
- 15 new hospitalizations
COVID-19 related deaths, as of Tuesday 11/01/2022: 1097
- 685 Alleghany Health District, 412 Roanoke City Health District
Current CDC Variant Proportions: We are watching BQ.1 and BQ1.1, different subvariants of Omicron, as they are increasing at the fastest rates across the country and in Virginia.
Hepatitis A Outbreak:
Since January 1, 2022, RCAHD has received reports of 88 cases of hepatitis A, including 61 hospitalizations.
