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 very high in Virginia and continues to increase. 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: 76,226 (up 112)
People hospitalized with COVID-19, as of Monday 11/14/2022: 32
- 18 new hospitalizations
COVID-19 related deaths, as of Tuesday 11/8/2022: 1097
- 681 Alleghany Health District, 416 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. They now comprise 45% of cases in our region.
Hepatitis A Outbreak:
Since January 1, 2022, RCAHD has received reports of 89 cases of hepatitis A, including 62 hospitalizations.
