Data Report

Oh boy this could escalate fast.

More than 100 children possibly exposed as measles outbreak spreads in Sacramento region.

Source of information.

1. KCRA.

https://www.kcra.com/article/sacramento-county-children-measles-exposure/70647912

Although this is primarily a tracking thread, just outta respect for people I will take the liberty of adding a note:
as to what some research says about the long term repercussions that are known about Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV).

Some research indicates,
Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV) can have long-term repercussions, particularly in vulnerable populations (infants, elderly, immunocompromised). While most recover, it can cause chronic respiratory issues, including asthma, persistent airway hyperresponsiveness, and long-term lung function damage, especially following severe infections like bronchiolitis or pneumonia.
Potential Long-Term Repercussions & Complications

    Respiratory Issues: HMPV may trigger or worsen asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).
    Persistent Airway Issues: Studies have shown that HMPV can lead to chronic airway inflammation and significant airway obstruction/hyperresponsiveness.
    Lung Function Impairment: For individuals with pre-existing conditions or those who had severe infections (e.g., lung transplant recipients), HMPV can cause lasting damage to how the lungs function.
    Severe Acute Outcomes: Severe cases can lead to bronchitis, pneumonia, hospitalization, and, in some cases, death.

Risk Factors
Long-term effects are more likely in those with pre-existing lung disease, weakened immune systems, and in very young children or older adults. While most people recover, the virus can lead to severe, prolonged illness in these groups".

COMMENT: The long term repercussions of illness and diseases during times of outbreaks often goes neglected, unacknowledged, and unmentioned in many articles. I thought I'd warn people what will be in store for a portion of them and their loved ones with the long term repercussions of HMPV... To this day many public health authorities have failed to warn the public properly of the possible and existing long term repercussions of many of the illnesses and diseases they report on. Fair warning: there may be many other long term repercussions that we also don't know about and that research hasn't indicated to us about this virus.

 Connecticut
Respiratory virus that can cause 'barking' cough detected in Stamford wastewater, data shows

Fri, March 6, 2026 a

A respiratory virus has been detected in Connecticut wastewater, according to data from Stanford University.

High concentrations of the virus, called human metapneumovirus, or HMPV, were detected in Stamford wastewater from Feb. 25 to March 2, Stanford University's WastewaterSCAN tracker shows.

The respiratory illness, which typically lasts from winter through spring, can cause symptoms including cough, shortness of breath, fever and congestion. HMPV spreads through contaminated surfaces, the air and person-to-person contact.

LINK:
https://www.yahoo.com/news/articles/respiratory-virus-cause-barking-cough-145025079.html

Texas: City of El Paso confirms 2 more measles cases; totals to 6.

Source of information.

KTSM.

https://www.ktsm.com/news/city-of-el-paso-confirms-2-more-measles-cases-totals-to-6/

1 of my favoriet up and coming golfers and he was having such a great start to the year.
Jake Knapp withdraws from Arnold Palmer Invitational due to an an illness.

Source of information.

1. Golf Week.

https://golfweek.usatoday.com/story/sports/golf/pga/2026/03/05/arnold-palmer-invitational-jake-knapp-withdraws-last-minute/89000988007/