Data Report

These were the news stories used in the Friday January 17th virus update.

Measles case reported in Alaska from Seattle flight.

https://www.alaskasnewssource.com/video/2025/01/17/measles-case-reported-alaska-seattle-flight/

Pittsburgh-area businesses are affected by surge in bird flu cases.

https://www.cbsnews.com/pittsburgh/news/local-businesses-are-affected-by-surge-in-avian-flu-cases/

Nebraska health officials find bird flu in Lincoln wastewater.

https://www.ketv.com/article/nebraska-health-officials-find-bird-flu-in-lincoln-wastewater/63449459

Record number of Hungarians in hospital with severe acute respiratory infections.

‘Busiest flu season,’ as respiratory illnesses spread.

https://www.khon2.com/local-news/busiest-flu-season-as-respiratory-illnesses-spread/

3 hospital systems in Upstate will tighten visitor restrictions.

https://www.wyff4.com/article/bon-secours-st-francis-prisma-health-restrictions/63409817

Flu, respiratory illnesses seeing high activity in Southern Nevada.

https://www.8newsnow.com/news/local-news/flu-respiratory-illnesses-seeing-high-activity-in-southern-nevada/

Clemson University reporting 'surge' in flu cases on campus.

https://www.wyff4.com/article/clemson-university-surge-flu-cases-2025/63442302

Adams-Friendship Area School District cancels classes for Friday.

https://www.wmtv15news.com/2025/01/17/adams-friendship-area-school-district-cancels-classes-friday/

Ponca City schools close due to illness, over 500 students absent.

https://okcfox.com/news/local/ponca-city-schools-close-due-to-illness-over-500-students-absent-east-middle-school-ponca-city-high-school-public-school-staff-teachers-jan-16-17-illness