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Board hears uptick in pertussis testing, low COVID wastewater and continued avian influenza surveillance
Summary
Vernon County health staff reported increased pertussis testing, low but slightly rising COVID‑19 wastewater signals over the holidays, ongoing avian influenza herd surveillance, and a salmonella case possibly linked to raw sausage; staff emphasized handwashing and cautioned about raw‑milk risks.
Public-health staff briefed the board on communicable-disease monitoring and recent incidents. Staff said pertussis testing has increased locally, COVID‑19 wastewater levels remain low but showed a slight holiday uptick, and avian influenza surveillance continues through random herd testing. The report also noted one salmonella case this month with a possible link to eating raw sausage and referenced a large cucumber recall that month.
Staff emphasized the ongoing risk associated with raw milk and noted that pasteurization limits or stops that transmission route. The presentation closed with a reminder about routine protective measures such as handwashing.
