Data Report

These were the news stories used in Wednesday December 18th virus update.


Number of suspected norovirus cases more than double the five-year average.

https://news.sky.com/story/number-of-suspected-norovirus-cases-more-than-double-the-five-year-average-13274072

Hospital ward visiting suspended due to norovirus.

https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cvg602qrdj8o

More than 600 people hospitalised with Covid, flu and RSV, says HSE.

https://www.irishtimes.com/health/2024/12/18/more-than-600-people-hospitalised-with-covid-flu-and-rsv-says-hse/

Gov. Phil Scott tests positive for COVID-19, cancels public appearances.

https://www.vermontpublic.org/local-news/2024-12-16/gov-phil-scott-tests-positive-for-covid-19-cancels-public-appearances

CoronaHeadsUp

Australia: Urgent warning issued as new Covid wave hits Western Australia.

https://x.com/CoronaHeadsUp/status/1869134387528540625


Denis - The COVID info guy -
@BigBadDenis
🇸🇬Singapore doctors see more patients with shingles over past 2 years.

https://x.com/BigBadDenis/status/1869188060736532804


David Christopher's X post.

https://x.com/MLS_Dave/status/1868834465084326349

Sugar Creek Elementary closed the rest of week due to illness.

https://whnt.com/news/athens/sugar-creek-elementary-closed-the-rest-of-week-due-to-illness/

Cases of bird flu found in two Alabama counties.

https://www.wsfa.com/2024/12/16/cases-bird-flu-found-two-alabama-counties/

Covid-19 cases: 1402 new cases, 8 deaths.

https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/national/536877/covid-19-cases-1402-new-cases-8-deaths

El Paso, Texas Reports First Flu-Related Death of the Season

https://kisselpaso.com/el-paso-texas-first-flu-related-death/?trackback=twitter_mobile

Taiwan reports 8 flu deaths last week

https://www.taiwannews.com.tw/news/5995528

BNO News Delaware Suspected H5N1 case.

https://x.com/BNOFeed/status/1869127726415991149

BNO News Louisiana bird flu case.

https://x.com/BNOFeed/status/1869415117211025643

BNO News Wisconsin Bird Flu case.

https://x.com/BNOFeed/status/1869479308575809852

California Bird Flu emergency announcement.

https://x.com/BNOFeed/status/1869473693958877420