{"id":19043,"date":"2026-07-17T09:29:25","date_gmt":"2026-07-17T13:29:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.vdh.virginia.gov\/news\/?page_id=19043"},"modified":"2026-07-21T17:25:51","modified_gmt":"2026-07-21T21:25:51","slug":"previous-media-updates","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.vdh.virginia.gov\/news\/media-update\/previous-media-updates\/","title":{"rendered":"Previous Media Updates"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"pl-19043\"  class=\"panel-layout\" ><div id=\"pg-19043-0\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-no-style\" ><div id=\"pgc-19043-0-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-19043-0-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-accordion panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"0\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-accordion so-widget-sow-accordion-default-d9295f5bfa93-19043\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t><div>\n\t<div class=\"sow-accordion\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"sow-accordion-panel\n\t\t\t\t\t\"\n\t\t\t\tdata-anchor-id=\"july-17-2026\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"sow-accordion-panel-header-container\" role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"sow-accordion-panel-header\" tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\" id=\"accordion-label-july-17-2026\" aria-controls=\"accordion-content-july-17-2026\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"sow-accordion-title sow-accordion-title-icon-left\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tJuly 17, 2026\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"sow-accordion-open-close-button\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"sow-accordion-open-button\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"sow-icon-ionicons\" data-sow-icon=\"&#xf218;\"\n\t\t \n\t\taria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"sow-accordion-close-button\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"sow-icon-ionicons\" data-sow-icon=\"&#xf209;\"\n\t\t \n\t\taria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t<div\n\t\t\t\tclass=\"sow-accordion-panel-content\"\n\t\t\t\trole=\"region\"\n\t\t\t\taria-labelledby=\"accordion-label-july-17-2026\"\n\t\t\t\tid=\"accordion-content-july-17-2026\"\n\t\t\t\tstyle=\"display: none;\"\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"sow-accordion-panel-border\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"panel-18733-1-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-editor panel-first-child\" data-index=\"1\">\n<div id=\"1\" class=\"panel-widget-style panel-widget-style-for-18733-1-0-0\">\n<div class=\"so-widget-sow-editor so-widget-sow-editor-base\">\n<div class=\"siteorigin-widget-tinymce textwidget\">\n<div id=\"panel-18733-2-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-editor panel-first-child\" data-index=\"3\">\n<div id=\"1\" class=\"panel-widget-style panel-widget-style-for-18733-2-0-0\">\n<div class=\"so-widget-sow-editor so-widget-sow-editor-base\">\n<div class=\"siteorigin-widget-tinymce textwidget\">\n<h2 aria-level=\"3\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW259591226 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW259591226 BCX8\">Cyclosporiasis<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW259591226 BCX8\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559738&quot;:299,&quot;335559739&quot;:299}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<h3 aria-level=\"3\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Update:<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559738&quot;:281,&quot;335559739&quot;:281,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">As of July 4,\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vdh.virginia.gov\/surveillance-and-investigation\/virginia-communicable-disease-data\/virginia-monthly-morbidity-surveillance-report-2018\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">37 cases<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">of cyclosporiasis have been reported to the Virginia Department of Health.\u00a0Although this is more than double the\u00a0five-year average number of cases reported year to date,\u00a0<\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">there is not currently evidence that Virginia is experiencing an outbreak.<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The number of cyclosporiasis cases reported to VDH typically increases in the spring and summer months, and it is expected that case counts may increase in the coming weeks due to the seasonal nature of this illness.\u00a0In 2025, VDH reported\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vdh.virginia.gov\/surveillance-and-investigation\/virginia-communicable-disease-data\/virginia-monthly-morbidity-surveillance-report-2018\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">116 cases of cyclosporiasis<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">. In 2024, VDH reported\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vdh.virginia.gov\/surveillance-and-investigation\/annual-report\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">191 cases of cyclosporiasis<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Due to the heightened interest in this topic, beginning the week of July 20, 2026, weekly case counts in Virginia will be posted on the\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vdh.virginia.gov\/surveillance-and-investigation\/cyclosporiasis\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">VDH Cyclosporiasis webpage<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">VDH issued a\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vdh.virginia.gov\/clinicians\/clinician-letters\/updates-on-cyclosporiasis-in-virginia\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">July 17 Clinician Letter<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0with m<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">ore information about cyclosporiasis.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">VDH Response:<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559738&quot;:281,&quot;335559739&quot;:281,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\u00b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"28\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\u00b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">When\u00a0VDH receives\u00a0a report\u00a0of a potential cyclosporiasis case,\u00a0the local health\u00a0department\u00a0talks with the ill person to\u00a0gather information on when they\u00a0became sick,\u00a0their\u00a0travel history, events attended, restaurants\/grocery stores or where the person purchased their foods, and what the person ate before they became sick.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\u00b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"28\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\u00b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">This epidemiologic information is then reviewed for any commonalities among cases, which is how we\u00a0are able to\u00a0detect outbreaks or foods to investigate further.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\u00b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"28\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\u00b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">VDH\u00a0coordinates\u00a0with state and federal partners on epidemiologic investigations.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\u00b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"28\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\u00b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"4\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Send all questions and interview requests to Brookie Crawford at\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"mailto:brookie.crawford@vdh.virginia.gov\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">brookie.crawford@vdh.virginia.gov<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 aria-level=\"3\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Public Guidance:<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559738&quot;:281,&quot;335559739&quot;:281,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">To\u00a0reduce the risk of\u00a0cyclosporiasis:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"10\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559683&quot;:0,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Wash all fruits and vegetables thoroughly under running water before eating, cutting, or cooking.\u202f<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"10\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559683&quot;:0,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Wash hands carefully with soap and water before and after food preparation and after using the bathroom or changing diapers.\u202f<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"10\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559683&quot;:0,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Travelers, especially to tropical areas, should avoid eating raw or undercooked foods or drinking untreated water.\u202f<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">On July 16, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA)\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fda.gov\/food\/outbreaks-foodborne-illness\/investigation-5-state-outbreak-cyclospora-illnesses-iceberg-lettuce-july-2026\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">reported<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">that shredded iceberg lettuce served at Taco Bell locations in Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, Ohio, and West Virginia has been identified as a likely exposure source; consumers should avoid eating shredded iceberg lettuce at Taco Bell locations in these states<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Anyone experiencing symptoms of cyclosporiasis should visit\u00a0a\u00a0healthcare provider. They can test for Cyclospora and prescribe the correct treatment\u00a0if\u00a0indicated.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">People who have diarrhea should rest and drink plenty of fluids.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>Quote:<\/h3>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u201cWhile we\u00a0continue to monitor\u00a0cyclosporiasis cases across Virginia, the\u00a0recommended\u00a0steps\u00a0to reduce risk\u00a0should be part of our everyday food handling practices.\u00a0Practicing good hand\u00a0hygiene\u00a0and\u00a0thoroughly washing all fresh produce under running water before eating or cooking\u00a0are\u00a0fundamental food safety habits\u00a0that can help keep you and your families safe\u00a0year-round.\u201d\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">- Virginia State Health Commissioner Dr. Cameron Webb<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"panel-18733-2-0-1\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-editor\" data-index=\"4\">\n<div id=\"2\" class=\"panel-widget-style panel-widget-style-for-18733-2-0-1\">\n<div class=\"so-widget-sow-editor so-widget-sow-editor-base\">\n<div class=\"siteorigin-widget-tinymce textwidget\">\n<hr \/>\n<h2><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Drought<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559738&quot;:299,&quot;335559739&quot;:299}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<h3 aria-level=\"3\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Update:<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559738&quot;:281,&quot;335559739&quot;:281,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Despite recent rain, severe drought conditions continue\u00a0across most of\u00a0Virginia\u00a0due to ongoing dry soils and low\u00a0streamflows\u00a0and groundwater levels, the Drought Monitoring Task Force (DMTF) has continued the\u202f<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/content.govdelivery.com\/accounts\/VADEQ\/bulletins\/41b59e3\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">existing drought advisory statuses<\/span><\/a><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u202f<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">for Virginia.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">All of Virginia is in a drought warning,\u00a0except for\u00a0Isle of Wight County, and the cities of Chesapeake, Norfolk, Portsmouth, Suffolk, and Virginia Beach in southeast Virginia, which remain in a drought watch.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">A\u00a0<\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">drought warning advisory<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0is intended to increase awareness that the onset of a significant drought event is imminent. A\u00a0<\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">drought watch advisory<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0is intended to help Virginians prepare for a potential drought.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559739&quot;:225,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 aria-level=\"3\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">VDH Response:<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559738&quot;:281,&quot;335559739&quot;:281,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\u00b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"28\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\u00b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"5\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Our team is participating in DEQ\u2019s Virginia Drought Monitoring Task Force to review stream and groundwater data throughout the state.\u00a0 The next meeting is scheduled for Monday, July 21.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\u00b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"28\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\u00b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"5\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The Office of Drinking Water\u00a0is messaging the 2,860 waterworks across the Commonwealth to increase awareness of drought conditions and help them prepare for any voluntary or mandatory water restrictions that may be necessary to implement.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\u00b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"28\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\u00b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"5\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">ODW has set up to webpages to provide information\u00a0on drought conditions\u00a0to the waterworks<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\u00b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"28\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\u00b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"5\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vdh.virginia.gov\/drinking-water\/2026\/05\/12\/virginia-drought-conditions-alert\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Virginia Drought Conditions Alert<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\u00b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"28\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\u00b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"5\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vdh.virginia.gov\/drinking-water\/source-water-programs\/drought-monitoring-program\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Drought Monitoring Program - Drinking Water<\/span><\/a><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\u00b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"28\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\u00b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"5\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Send all questions and interview requests to Brookie Crawford at\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"mailto:brookie.crawford@vdh.virginia.gov\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">brookie.crawford@vdh.virginia.gov<\/span><\/a>.<span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 aria-level=\"3\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Public Guidance:<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559738&quot;:281,&quot;335559739&quot;:281,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Virginian can help conserve water by:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"10\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559683&quot;:0,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"4\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Reduce lawn and garden watering schedules to alternating days, only watering between dusk and dawn<\/span><\/li>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"10\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559683&quot;:0,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"4\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Turn off ornamental fountains<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"10\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559683&quot;:0,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"4\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Limit washing of vehicles and paved surfaces unless addressing public health and safety<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"10\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559683&quot;:0,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"4\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Limit filling of swimming pools<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Private well owners should\u00a0follow\u00a0these\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vdh.virginia.gov\/content\/uploads\/sites\/20\/2017\/03\/Drought-Fact-Sheet-1.pdf\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">water conservation measures<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">.\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">If a private well begins to run dry, stop drawing water\u00a0immediately\u00a0to rest the well.\u00a0\u00a0Never\u00a0attempt\u00a0to make your own pump adjustments; call a professional.\u00a0\u00a0There are\u00a0serious injury\u00a0hazards.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"panel-18733-2-0-2\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-editor panel-last-child\" data-index=\"5\">\n<div id=\"3\" class=\"panel-widget-style panel-widget-style-for-18733-2-0-2\">\n<div class=\"so-widget-sow-editor so-widget-sow-editor-base\">\n<div class=\"siteorigin-widget-tinymce textwidget\">\n<hr \/>\n<h2><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Wildfires and Air Quality<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559738&quot;:299,&quot;335559739&quot;:299}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<h3 aria-level=\"3\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Update:<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559738&quot;:281,&quot;335559739&quot;:281,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Virginia is experiencing haze due to\u00a0smoke from Canadian wildfires. Take precautions now for diminished air quality and more widespread\u00a0impacts.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The biggest health threat from smoke is from fine particles. These small particles can get into your eyes,\u00a0nose, and throat,\u00a0where they can cause\u00a0itching or burning eyes and coughing. Fine particles also can worsen chronic heart and lung diseases.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">People mostly likely to be\u00a0affected\u00a0are:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\u00b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"7\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559683&quot;:0,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\u00b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">People with heart or lung disease, including asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:360,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\u00b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"7\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559683&quot;:0,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\u00b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Children, especially babies and toddler,\u00a0and teenagers<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:360,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\u00b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"7\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559683&quot;:0,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\u00b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Older adults<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:360,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\u00b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"7\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559683&quot;:0,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\u00b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">People who are obese or have diabetes might be at increased risk.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:360,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\u00b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"7\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559683&quot;:0,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\u00b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Expectant mothers may also want to take\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">precautions to protect the health of their babies.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:360,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">VDH Response:<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\u00b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"28\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\u00b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"9\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The Virginia Department (VDH) of Health monitors the health effects. VDH is conducting surveillance of emergency departments and urgent care centers to\u00a0monitor\u00a0respiratory illnesses.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\u00b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"28\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\u00b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"9\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Send all questions and interview requests to Brookie Crawford at\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"mailto:brookie.crawford@vdh.virginia.gov\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">brookie.crawford@vdh.virginia.gov<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 aria-level=\"3\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Public Guidance:<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559738&quot;:281,&quot;335559739&quot;:281,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">People, especially those at higher risk, can take steps to protect themselves and others from wildfire smoke.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"3\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559683&quot;:0,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Check the air quality in your community by\u00a0monitoring\u00a0the\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.airnow.gov\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">AirNow<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0website or the news.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"3\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559683&quot;:0,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.airnow.gov\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">AirNow<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0is a website run by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and other agencies, to see current and forecasted air quality for your area. It uses the Air Quality Index to tell you if air quality is healthy or not and steps to take.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"3\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559683&quot;:0,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Sign up for Virginia Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ)\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/public.govdelivery.com\/accounts\/VADEQ\/subscriber\/new\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Air Quality Health Alerts<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"3\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559683&quot;:0,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Limit\u00a0your\u00a0time outdoors, taking breaks from the outdoors, avoiding strenuous activities while outdoors, or wearing an N95 respirator while outdoors.\u00a0Cloth masks or \u201cdust\u201d masks trap large\u00a0particles but\u00a0will not protect your lungs from smoke. An \u201cN95\u201d mask (respirator), properly worn, will offer some protection.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"3\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559683&quot;:0,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">If\u00a0you are advised to\u00a0stay indoors, keep indoor air as clean as possible by:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"3\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559683&quot;:0,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Keeping windows and doors closed<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:1080,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"3\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559683&quot;:0,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Use air conditioning and\/or an air filter if you have one<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:1080,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"3\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559683&quot;:0,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Do not vacuum<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:1080,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"3\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559683&quot;:0,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Do not use anything that burns, such as candles, fireplaces, gas stoves, or tobacco products<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:1080,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Pets and livestock can also be affected by wildfire smoke. Watch pets and livestock closely for symptoms and takes steps to reduce their exposure.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Speak with a healthcare provider if you have concerns or if your symptoms worsen.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"2\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559683&quot;:0,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">If you have asthma or another lung disease, follow your doctor's directions about taking your medicines and following your asthma management plan. Call your doctor if your symptoms worsen.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"2\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559683&quot;:0,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">If you have heart or lung disease, if you are an older adult, or if you have children, talk with your doctor about whether and when you should leave the area. When smoke is heavy for a prolonged period, fine particles can build up indoors, even though you may not be able to see them. If you have chest pain, pounding heat, or dizziness, get medical help.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">For more information, visit\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.vdh.virginia.gov\/environmental-health\/public-health-toxicology\/wildfire-smoke\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">VDH's\u00a0Wildfire Smoke webpage.<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"sow-accordion-panel\n\t\t\t\t\t\"\n\t\t\t\tdata-anchor-id=\"july-14-2026\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"sow-accordion-panel-header-container\" role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"sow-accordion-panel-header\" tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\" id=\"accordion-label-july-14-2026\" aria-controls=\"accordion-content-july-14-2026\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"sow-accordion-title sow-accordion-title-icon-left\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tJuly 14, 2026\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"sow-accordion-open-close-button\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"sow-accordion-open-button\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"sow-icon-ionicons\" data-sow-icon=\"&#xf218;\"\n\t\t \n\t\taria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"sow-accordion-close-button\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"sow-icon-ionicons\" data-sow-icon=\"&#xf209;\"\n\t\t \n\t\taria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t<div\n\t\t\t\tclass=\"sow-accordion-panel-content\"\n\t\t\t\trole=\"region\"\n\t\t\t\taria-labelledby=\"accordion-label-july-14-2026\"\n\t\t\t\tid=\"accordion-content-july-14-2026\"\n\t\t\t\tstyle=\"display: none;\"\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"sow-accordion-panel-border\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"panel-18733-1-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-editor panel-first-child\" data-index=\"1\">\n<div id=\"1\" class=\"panel-widget-style panel-widget-style-for-18733-1-0-0\">\n<div class=\"so-widget-sow-editor so-widget-sow-editor-base\">\n<div class=\"siteorigin-widget-tinymce textwidget\">\n<h2>Measles<\/h2>\n<h3>Update:<\/h3>\n<p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW80714501 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun CommentStart SCXW80714501 BCX0\">The Virginia Department of Health (<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW80714501 BCX0\">VDH<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW80714501 BCX0\">)<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW80714501 BCX0\">\u00a0is report<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW80714501 BCX0\">ing\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW80714501 BCX0\">no<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW80714501 BCX0\">\u00a0change in<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW80714501 BCX0\">\u00a0total\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW80714501 BCX0\">measles cases since the\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW80714501 BCX0\">July\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW80714501 BCX0\">10<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW80714501 BCX0\">\u00a0<\/span><\/span><a class=\"Hyperlink SCXW80714501 BCX0\" href=\"https:\/\/www.vdh.virginia.gov\/measles\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><span class=\"TextRun Underlined SCXW80714501 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW80714501 BCX0\" data-ccp-charstyle=\"Hyperlink\">measles dashboard<\/span><\/span><\/a><span class=\"TextRun SCXW80714501 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW80714501 BCX0\">\u00a0update<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW80714501 BCX0\">.\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW80714501 BCX0\">As of\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW80714501 BCX0\">July\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW80714501 BCX0\">14<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW80714501 BCX0\">, VDH is reporting a total of\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun Highlight SCXW80714501 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW80714501 BCX0\">177<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW80714501 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW80714501 BCX0\">\u00a0cases of measles in 2026, with\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun Highlight SCXW80714501 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW80714501 BCX0\">154<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW80714501 BCX0\">\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW80714501 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW80714501 BCX0\">outbreak-associated cases.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW80714501 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>VDH Response:<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"12\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">VDH has one active measles outbreak in Buckingham and Cumberland counties. Piedmont Health District continues to\u00a0identify\u00a0any\u00a0additional\u00a0cases, connecting people with testing and care, holding local vaccination clinics, and providing health education to the community.<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"12\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The VDH\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vdh.virginia.gov\/measles\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">measles dashboard<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0shows key information to help Virginians see measles trends, understand the impact, and know their risk of exposure. The dashboard will be updated every Tuesday and Thursday around noon ET.<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"12\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Send all questions and interview requests to\u00a0Brookie\u00a0Crawford at\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"mailto:brookie.crawford@vdh.virginia.gov\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">brookie.crawford@vdh.virginia.gov<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Public Guidance:<\/h3>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Measles is highly contagious and can spread to others through coughing and sneezing. Vaccination\u00a0remains\u00a0the best protection against measles.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">People who live in or visit Buckingham County, Cumberland County, and surrounding areas should talk with their healthcare provider about\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vdh.virginia.gov\/content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/Measles-Outbreak-Vaccine-Recommendations.pdf\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">outbreak vaccination recommendations<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, which includes considering an early MMR dose for infants older than six months to provide protection while measles is circulating in the community.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">People who are not vaccinated against measles should avoid attending large or crowded events in the Buckingham and Cumberland County area during the outbreak to protect themselves and help stop the spread of measles.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"panel-18733-1-0-1\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-editor panel-last-child\" data-index=\"2\">\n<div id=\"2\" class=\"panel-widget-style panel-widget-style-for-18733-1-0-1\">\n<div class=\"so-widget-sow-editor so-widget-sow-editor-base\">\n<div class=\"siteorigin-widget-tinymce textwidget\">\n<h2><span class=\"TextRun SCXW84720776 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun CommentStart CommentHighlightPipeClicked CommentHighlightClicked SCXW84720776 BCX0\">Vital Records Implements Fee Adjustment<\/span><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3>Update:<\/h3>\n<p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW240762927 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW240762927 BCX0\">VDH\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW240762927 BCX0\">implemented a fee adjustment increasing the cost of obtaining a vital record certificate to $15, effective July 1, 2026<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW240762927 BCX0\">. \u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW240762927 BCX0\">Vital Records are also available at the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV). The DMV fee is also $15 for the vital record plus a $2\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW240762927 BCX0\">additional<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW240762927 BCX0\">\u00a0processing fee.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW240762927 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW240762927 BCX0\">\u00a0This change is required under\u00a0<\/span><\/span><a class=\"Hyperlink SCXW240762927 BCX0\" href=\"https:\/\/lis.virginia.gov\/bill-details\/20261\/HB450\/text\/CHAP0616\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><span class=\"TextRun Underlined SCXW240762927 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW240762927 BCX0\" data-ccp-charstyle=\"Hyperlink\">Chapter 616 of the 2026 Virginia Acts of Assembly<\/span><\/span><\/a><span class=\"TextRun SCXW240762927 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW240762927 BCX0\">.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"LineBreakBlob BlobObject DragDrop SCXW240762927 BCX0\"><span class=\"SCXW240762927 BCX0\">\u00a0<\/span><br class=\"SCXW240762927 BCX0\" \/><\/span><span class=\"LineBreakBlob BlobObject DragDrop SCXW240762927 BCX0\"><span class=\"SCXW240762927 BCX0\">\u00a0<\/span><br class=\"SCXW240762927 BCX0\" \/><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW240762927 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW240762927 BCX0\">The updated fee applies to each certified copy of a vital record issued, as well as each search of the vital records system when no certified copy is produced. Vital records include birth, death, marriage, and divorce certificates.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"LineBreakBlob BlobObject DragDrop SCXW240762927 BCX0\"><span class=\"SCXW240762927 BCX0\">\u00a0<\/span><br class=\"SCXW240762927 BCX0\" \/><\/span><span class=\"LineBreakBlob BlobObject DragDrop SCXW240762927 BCX0\"><span class=\"SCXW240762927 BCX0\">\u00a0<\/span><br class=\"SCXW240762927 BCX0\" \/><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW240762927 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW240762927 BCX0\">For more information on obtaining Virginia vital record documents, visit the\u00a0<\/span><\/span><a class=\"Hyperlink SCXW240762927 BCX0\" href=\"https:\/\/www.vdh.virginia.gov\/vital-records\/applications-for-a-vital-record\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><span class=\"TextRun Underlined SCXW240762927 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW240762927 BCX0\" data-ccp-charstyle=\"Hyperlink\">VDH Office of Vital Record<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW240762927 BCX0\" data-ccp-charstyle=\"Hyperlink\">s website<\/span><\/span><\/a><span class=\"TextRun SCXW240762927 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW240762927 BCX0\">\u00a0or call the Vital Records Call Center at 804-662-6200.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"LineBreakBlob BlobObject DragDrop SCXW240762927 BCX0\"><span class=\"SCXW240762927 BCX0\">\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>July 17, 2026 Cyclosporiasis\u00a0 Update:\u00a0 As of July 4,\u00a037 cases\u00a0of cyclosporiasis have been reported to the Virginia Department of Health.\u00a0Although this is more than double the\u00a0five-year average number of cases reported year to date,\u00a0there is not currently evidence that Virginia is experiencing an outbreak.\u00a0 The number of cyclosporiasis cases reported to VDH typically increases in [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":510,"featured_media":0,"parent":18733,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_lmt_disableupdate":"no","_lmt_disable":"","inline_featured_image":false,"footnotes":""},"tags":[],"class_list":["post-19043","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v28.0 - 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