Data Report

These were the news stories used in the Saturday, May 17th 2025 virus update.

Medics save baby brought to recently closed Crozer-Chester Medical Center.

https://www.msn.com/en-us/health/medical/medics-save-baby-brought-to-recently-closed-crozer-chester-medical-center/ar-AA1EV6Jm?ocid=msedgntp&pc=U531&cvid=69512888f56b4857a902e2a6dd2a1c19&ei=5

WA state whooping cough cases surpasses 1,000. Is the surge slowing?

https://www.bellinghamherald.com/news/state/washington/article306578361.html

Study: Long COVID ‘brain fog’ linked to inflammation, stress markers.

https://thehill.com/policy/healthcare/5304990-long-covid-brain-fog-inflammation-stress/

Flu activity in the US has reached low levels.

https://www.cidrap.umn.edu/influenza-general/flu-activity-us-has-reached-low-levels

Teenager dies in Riverside County after contracting flu.

https://www.nbclosangeles.com/news/local/teenager-dies-in-riverside-county-after-contracting-flu/3702221/

Norovirus vaccine pill protects against winter vomiting bug.

https://www.newscientist.com/article/2480206-norovirus-vaccine-pill-protects-against-winter-vomiting-bug/

Gene Barge, known as "Daddy G" American R&B and rock saxophonist Who Played on Landmark Hits of the rock and soul era, Dies at 98,

SUMMARY:
Gene Barge, one of the last surviving saxophonists of the golden age of R&B, whose career ran the gamut of 20th-century Black popular music, died on Sunday at his home in Chicago. He was 98.

His death was confirmed by his daughter Gina Barge.

Link:
https://www.nytimes.com/2025/02/04/arts/music/gene-barge-dead.htmlBy Bill Friskics-Warren

Amongst many projects, Gene Barge, known as "Daddy G" worked with Jackie Wilson otherwise known as "Mr Excitement"

In honor of Gene Barge, The Masked Man tries to belt out some soul ... Thank you Gene Barge for that beautiful R&B you gave us! Bless your soul Daddy G!

Masked man pays homage and Sings Jackie Wilson In honor of Gene Barge, known as "Daddy G" may your soul be blowing that sax in Heaven!....

"Reet Petite"
Audio Mp3 LINK:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/18lV7hc_ULpTtdTABXiHSSN-wIMUY7i0o/view?usp=sharing

"Higher and Higher"
Audio Mp3 LINK:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1C-EqoL3pXynYke0vRTovSOw1EUwtFlCc/view?usp=sharing

"I'll Be Satisfied"
Audio Mp3 LINK:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1aThTwbIwcBYXWcYq8UgdQlL2_kwvEo1U/view?usp=sharing

"Lonely Teardrops"
Audio Mp3 LINK:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1uN71NB9cJGdjUIYCOS4BlMP1e-wBQTCC/view?usp=sharing


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These were the news stories used in the Friday, May 16th 2025 virus update.

Measles cases detected in Albuquerque metro.

https://www.kob.com/new-mexico/measles-cases-detected-in-albuquerque-metro/

Ice Cream Recalled Nationwide: Full List of Products Affected.

https://www.newsweek.com/ice-cream-recalled-nationwide-products-affected-2072579

Lower fitness before infection raises risk of long COVID, study finds.

https://www.news-medical.net/news/20250515/Lower-fitness-before-infection-raises-risk-of-long-COVID-study-finds.aspx

Nearly 25 guests, crew sick in luxury cruise gastrointestinal outbreak.

https://www.usatoday.com/story/travel/cruises/2025/05/15/regent-seven-seas-explorer-gastrointestinal-outbreak/83649485007/

Covid Cases rise in Singapore, Hong Kong as new wave spreads in Asia.

https://www.dynamitenews.com/national/covid-cases-rise-in-singapore-hong-kong-as-new-wave-spreads-in-asia

SUMMARY - There has been an official update from the Texas Department of State Health Services (TDSHS) concerning The Great Texas Measles Outbreak of 2025. There are 718 cases of measles in Texas, with Gaines county remaining in 1st place (406), followed by Terry county in 2nd (60). Lubbock and El Paso are tied for 3rd at (52) apiece.  Dawson is in 5th at (26). Yoakum remains in 6th place at (20). Lamar is in 7th place at (19).

The next official update will be Tuesday (May 20, 2025).

LINK - https://www.dshs.texas.gov/news-alerts/measles-outbreak-2025

NOTE - They are merely re-using the link address and updating the information; Therefore, the data on the page will change with each new update.

NHK Trophy 2025: Hashimoto Daiki fighting Oka Shinnosuke for the prize - through mystery illness.

Source of information.

1. Olmypics

https://www.olympics.com/en/news/gymnastics-japan-nhk-trophy-2025-men-day-one-tokyo