17 dengue deaths have been reported to date in Kerala.
Kerala state, in southwest India, has reported an uptick in dengue fever, with single-day tallies routinely exceeding 60–100 confirmed cases as the monsoon arrives. More than half of the confirmed cases have been reported since May, and officials say 17 dengue deaths have been reported to date. The Kerala Directorate of Health Services says DENV-2 remains the dominant strain, alongside circulation of DENV-1, DENV-3, and DENV-4. The state has also launched a strict biosecurity protocol, including a recurring three-day “Dry Day” campaign, and health officials are urging parents not to send children with fever to school.
Gobble's Take: When a state starts naming its cleanup days and warning families about school absences, the outbreak is no longer background noise.
Source: Outbreak News Today
A CDC-based wastewater map updated on June 11 for the period May 31 to June 6 shows the vast majority of the U.S. at “very low” COVID levels. Guam is reporting “very high” levels, Louisiana “low,” and Mississippi “moderate,” all up from the last report. Oregon, Montana, North Dakota, and the U.S. Virgin Islands are listed as “limited/no data,” while Oklahoma, Arkansas, Missouri, and New York have limited coverage. Regional trend data indicate all regions remain at “very low” levels.
Gobble's Take: The national picture is mostly quiet, but the map still has a few noisy corners and some very cloudy ones.
Source: People's CDC
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