Data Report

These were the news stories that were used in the Saturday February 8th virus update.


2 more measles cases confirmed in metro Atlanta, public health officials say.

https://www.atlantanewsfirst.com/video/2025/02/08/2-more-measles-cases-confirmed-metro-atlanta-public-health-officials-say/

LIST: Some East TN schools to close some days next week due to illness, including Knox County Schools.

https://www.wbir.com/article/news/education/kcs-closing-due-to-illness/51-758cd249-cfd1-4117-834a-4dc1dc8c8729

Rickie Fowler (illness) withdraws from WM Phoenix Open.

https://www.channelnewsasia.com/sport/rickie-fowler-illness-withdraws-wm-phoenix-open-4924796

States absorb big increases in Medicaid for sicker-than-expected enrollees after COVID-19 pandemic.

https://mynorthwest.com/national/states-absorb-big-increases-in-medicaid-for-sicker-than-expected-enrollees-after-covid-19-pandemic/4042089

Hospital shuts three wards due to norovirus outbreak.

https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cge7p0zdvpno

Stray cat tests positive for bird flu in San Mateo County.

https://www.mercurynews.com/2025/02/06/stray-cat-tests-positive-for-bird-flu-in-san-mateo-county/

Live poultry markets ordered shut in New York City due to avian flu outbreak.

https://www.nbcnewyork.com/news/health/bird-flu-avian-cases-nyc-hochul-poultry-markets/6140563/