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Union County epidemiology update: rhinovirus high, measles outbreak largely out of state, no local H5N1 deaths reported
Summary
Epidemiology staff reported elevated rhinovirus/enterovirus activity, a national measles outbreak with no confirmed North Carolina cases, paused wastewater COVID surveillance, and tuberculosis treatment progress locally.
Megan (epidemiology staff) briefed the Consolidated Human Services Board on infectious‑disease trends, including high rhinovirus/enterovirus activity, the national measles outbreak and local tuberculosis treatment outcomes.
The nut graf: The update said common cold viruses (rhinovirus/enterovirus) are elevated nationally and locally, more than 1,000 measles cases have been reported across 31 states with no confirmed North Carolina cases, and local TB case management has reduced active cases from six completing therapy to two active cases in treatment.
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