The Shadow
COVID-19:
COVID-19 activity is steady with some improvement over that last week however it is too early to draw conclusions. All but two of our localities are in “red” or high transmission. Salem and Craig are in “yellow” or medium transmission.
Cumulative Case Count Roanoke City and Alleghany Health Districts: 80,1525 (up 387)
People hospitalized with COVID-19, as of 1/16/23: 49
33 new hospitalizations
COVID-19 related deaths, as of 1/17/23: 1137
707 Alleghany Health District, 430 Roanoke City Health District
Current CDC Variant Proportions: In Virginia and across the country, Omicron variant XBB.1.5 continues increasing at the fastest rate, now representing approximately 50% of cases in the mid-Atlantic region.
Influenza:
Because influenza is not a reportable disease, we do not have reliable local data however we monitor “Influenza Like Activity” (ILI) at the state level. ILI activity remains high in Virginia, though it continues to decrease. Individuals who would like to reduce their risk of influenza are strongly encouraged to seek a flu vaccine if they have not done so already.
Hepatitis A Outbreak:
Since January 1, 2022, RCAHD has received reports of 93 cases of hepatitis A.
