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Heading: "Take Action" Along with the “People’s CDC” logo. Body text: "Send money to those organizing in support of Cuba. For example, this campaign, organized by the People Forum, aims to raise money for solar generators and solar panels. Don’t forget to check out this week’s People’s Health Briefing with Dr. Noha Aboelata, MD, and the Roots Community Health Center team. This week’s update discusses the usual infectious diseases updates and reviews evidence based strategies to improve health through diet." Footer: "The Weather Report 4/9/26, peoplescdc.org"

Heading: "Take Action" Along with the “People’s CDC” logo. Body text: "Send money to those organizing in support of Cuba. For example, this campaign, organized by the People Forum, aims to raise money for solar generators and solar panels. Don’t forget to check out this week’s People’s Health Briefing with Dr. Noha Aboelata, MD, and the Roots Community Health Center team. This week’s update discusses the usual infectious diseases updates and reviews evidence based strategies to improve health through diet." Footer: "The Weather Report 4/9/26, peoplescdc.org"

Heading: “Get the WR in Your Inbox”. Along with the “People’s CDC” logo. Body text: "Access hyperlinks and read the full report on our website or subscribe to our Substack to receive the weekly report in your inbox: substack.com/peoplescdc Check out PeoplesCDC.org for more action items, petitions, and toolkits. With love, People’s CDC Weather Report * Based on a small segment (less than 5%) of the population and may not be representative of the state/territory." Footer: "The Weather Report 4/9/26, peoplescdc.org"

Heading: “Get the WR in Your Inbox”. Along with the “People’s CDC” logo. Body text: "Access hyperlinks and read the full report on our website or subscribe to our Substack to receive the weekly report in your inbox: substack.com/peoplescdc Check out PeoplesCDC.org for more action items, petitions, and toolkits. With love, People’s CDC Weather Report * Based on a small segment (less than 5%) of the population and may not be representative of the state/territory." Footer: "The Weather Report 4/9/26, peoplescdc.org"

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Heading: "Measles" Along with the “People’s CDC” logo. Body text: "The South Carolina measles outbreak seems to have been contained, with 0 cases reported in the past two weeks. (Knocking on wood!) Unfortunately, an outbreak in Tricounty, Utah seems to be picking up steam, driven by low vaccination rates among school-aged children. And horrifyingly, the county with the second largest increase in numbers over the past two weeks is Hudspeth TX, where nearly all cases have been associated with a so-called “federal detention center” there." Footer: "The Weather Report 4/9/26, peoplescdc.org"

Heading: "Measles" Along with the “People’s CDC” logo. Body text: "The South Carolina measles outbreak seems to have been contained, with 0 cases reported in the past two weeks. (Knocking on wood!) Unfortunately, an outbreak in Tricounty, Utah seems to be picking up steam, driven by low vaccination rates among school-aged children. And horrifyingly, the county with the second largest increase in numbers over the past two weeks is Hudspeth TX, where nearly all cases have been associated with a so-called “federal detention center” there." Footer: "The Weather Report 4/9/26, peoplescdc.org"

Heading: "Cumulative Measles Cases Reported in the United States by Year". Along with “People’s CDC” logo. A line graph where the Y axis represents the total number of cases, and the X axis represents the amount of time elapsed in weeks during any given year. There is a different line on the graph to represent each year and they are labeled from 2018-2026. The 3rd highest line is 2019 which grew steadily until week 36 where it stabilized for the rest of the year resulting in a total of 1,274 cases. The second highest line is 2025 which experienced a steady increase for the entire year with a final total of 2,207 cases. The line for 2026 which is represented in blue is about 1,000 cases higher than any other line experienced at its current position of 13 weeks into the year. Though the 2026 line has not yet completed its progress through all 52 weeks, its current placement is notably higher than other years had experienced by this time. Footer: "peoplescdc.org"

Heading: "Cumulative Measles Cases Reported in the United States by Year". Along with “People’s CDC” logo. A line graph where the Y axis represents the total number of cases, and the X axis represents the amount of time elapsed in weeks during any given year. There is a different line on the graph to represent each year and they are labeled from 2018-2026. The 3rd highest line is 2019 which grew steadily until week 36 where it stabilized for the rest of the year resulting in a total of 1,274 cases. The second highest line is 2025 which experienced a steady increase for the entire year with a final total of 2,207 cases. The line for 2026 which is represented in blue is about 1,000 cases higher than any other line experienced at its current position of 13 weeks into the year. Though the 2026 line has not yet completed its progress through all 52 weeks, its current placement is notably higher than other years had experienced by this time. Footer: "peoplescdc.org"

Heading: "Attacks on Health in Iran" Along with the “People’s CDC” logo. Body text: "The United States bombed the Pasteur institute of Iran last week, a medical research institute. The building was used for researching infectious diseases, producing vaccines and biologic products, and diagnosing medical conditions. It has been central to the fights against smallpox and cholera. The US also attacked a number of hospitals and healthcare sites in Iran. Of course, the US has been using sickness as a weapon of war since its inception." Footer: "The Weather Report 4/9/26, peoplescdc.org"

Heading: "Attacks on Health in Iran" Along with the “People’s CDC” logo. Body text: "The United States bombed the Pasteur institute of Iran last week, a medical research institute. The building was used for researching infectious diseases, producing vaccines and biologic products, and diagnosing medical conditions. It has been central to the fights against smallpox and cholera. The US also attacked a number of hospitals and healthcare sites in Iran. Of course, the US has been using sickness as a weapon of war since its inception." Footer: "The Weather Report 4/9/26, peoplescdc.org"

Heading: "Take Action" Along with the “People’s CDC” logo. Body text: "Oppose ICE A call to action for healthcare workers! Sign a national open letter to end funding for ICE violence and defend healthcare at tinyurl.com/HCWStopICEViolence. Get involved in local efforts to oppose ICE, to block the development of data centers, or to engage in mutual aid efforts required to support each other during a general strike. Explore strategies for war tax resistance." Footer: "The Weather Report 4/9/26, peoplescdc.org"

Heading: "Take Action" Along with the “People’s CDC” logo. Body text: "Oppose ICE A call to action for healthcare workers! Sign a national open letter to end funding for ICE violence and defend healthcare at tinyurl.com/HCWStopICEViolence. Get involved in local efforts to oppose ICE, to block the development of data centers, or to engage in mutual aid efforts required to support each other during a general strike. Explore strategies for war tax resistance." Footer: "The Weather Report 4/9/26, peoplescdc.org"

This week, we discuss breaking the blockade in Cuba, current COVID, flu, RSV, and measles updates, and suggest some steps towards opposing fascism and imperialism.

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Heading: "TN and MS with Very High Levels" Subheading: "The Weather Report 4/9/26" A map of the United States color-coded in shades of blue and teal displaying SARS-CoV-2 Wastewater Viral Activity levels from CDC Data last updated on April 2, 2026 with a time period of March 22nd to March 28th. Deeper tones correlate to higher viral activity. Gray indicates “Limited/No Data” and stripes indicate “limited coverage” that is based on less than 5% of the population and may not be accurate for the entire state. Blue which is visible in Tennessee and Mississippi and teal which is visible in Kentucky, Louisiana, Missouri, Vermont and Virginia represent “very high” and “moderate” levels respectively. States West of Colorado all show “very low” levels, with the rest of the country showing a checkering of “low” and “very low.” Text above the map reads: Tennessee and Mississippi with “very high” levels. Footer: "Source: CDC, Data Updated: 4/2/26, PeoplesCDC.org"

Heading: "TN and MS with Very High Levels" Subheading: "The Weather Report 4/9/26" A map of the United States color-coded in shades of blue and teal displaying SARS-CoV-2 Wastewater Viral Activity levels from CDC Data last updated on April 2, 2026 with a time period of March 22nd to March 28th. Deeper tones correlate to higher viral activity. Gray indicates “Limited/No Data” and stripes indicate “limited coverage” that is based on less than 5% of the population and may not be accurate for the entire state. Blue which is visible in Tennessee and Mississippi and teal which is visible in Kentucky, Louisiana, Missouri, Vermont and Virginia represent “very high” and “moderate” levels respectively. States West of Colorado all show “very low” levels, with the rest of the country showing a checkering of “low” and “very low.” Text above the map reads: Tennessee and Mississippi with “very high” levels. Footer: "Source: CDC, Data Updated: 4/2/26, PeoplesCDC.org"

Heading: "The Weather". Along with the “People’s CDC” logo. Body text: "The CDC-based wastewater map was last updated on April 2, and depicts wastewater levels for the period March 22 - March 28, 2026. It shows low and very low levels across the country aside from “very high” levels in Mississippi and Tennessee and “moderate” levels in 5 states, mostly in the southeast. Four states have limited coverage, meaning only some of the state’s wastewater centers are reporting, and the data is based on less than 5% of the population." Footer: "The Weather Report 4/9/26, peoplescdc.org"

Heading: "The Weather". Along with the “People’s CDC” logo. Body text: "The CDC-based wastewater map was last updated on April 2, and depicts wastewater levels for the period March 22 - March 28, 2026. It shows low and very low levels across the country aside from “very high” levels in Mississippi and Tennessee and “moderate” levels in 5 states, mostly in the southeast. Four states have limited coverage, meaning only some of the state’s wastewater centers are reporting, and the data is based on less than 5% of the population." Footer: "The Weather Report 4/9/26, peoplescdc.org"

Heading: "Wastewater Levels Relatively Stable Nationally". Along with the “People’s CDC” logo. A line graph’s title reads “Wastewater levels relatively stable nationally.” The Y axis is COVID concentration levels from “Very Low” to “Very High”. The X axis dates are from April 26, 2025 through March 28, 2026. The line graph first peaks in 2025 in September. Levels go down nationally in October, but begin trending upward in late November 2025 reaching a second peak in January and February 2026. The West and national levels have stayed the same. There is a slight uptick in levels in the Northeast and the South. Levels in the Midwest continue a sharp decline. All regions are in “very low” or “low” concentration ranges. Footer: "Source: CDC, Data Updated: 4/2/26, peoplescdc.org"

Heading: "Wastewater Levels Relatively Stable Nationally". Along with the “People’s CDC” logo. A line graph’s title reads “Wastewater levels relatively stable nationally.” The Y axis is COVID concentration levels from “Very Low” to “Very High”. The X axis dates are from April 26, 2025 through March 28, 2026. The line graph first peaks in 2025 in September. Levels go down nationally in October, but begin trending upward in late November 2025 reaching a second peak in January and February 2026. The West and national levels have stayed the same. There is a slight uptick in levels in the Northeast and the South. Levels in the Midwest continue a sharp decline. All regions are in “very low” or “low” concentration ranges. Footer: "Source: CDC, Data Updated: 4/2/26, peoplescdc.org"

Heading: "Other Respiratory Viruses". Along with the “People’s CDC” logo. Body text: "The CDC indicates wastewater levels for flu are “very low” nationally, which we hope indicates that this awful flu season will soon be over. This season, there have been 30 million illnesses, 370,000 hospitalizations, and 23,000 deaths. We have all been taught to tolerate flu as a baseline annoyance, accepting flu harms as unpreventable realities of cold winter months. But the reality is that we do not have to accept flu deaths." Footer: "The Weather Report 4/9/26, peoplescdc.org"

Heading: "Other Respiratory Viruses". Along with the “People’s CDC” logo. Body text: "The CDC indicates wastewater levels for flu are “very low” nationally, which we hope indicates that this awful flu season will soon be over. This season, there have been 30 million illnesses, 370,000 hospitalizations, and 23,000 deaths. We have all been taught to tolerate flu as a baseline annoyance, accepting flu harms as unpreventable realities of cold winter months. But the reality is that we do not have to accept flu deaths." Footer: "The Weather Report 4/9/26, peoplescdc.org"

This is the People’s CDC bi-weekly update for April 6, 2026! This Weather Report from the People’s CDC sheds light on the ongoing COVID pandemic and other public health crises in the United States.

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Nutrition & Brain Health: Diet & Useful Tips, Impact of COVID; Contagious Illnesses Update || S7E10
Nutrition & Brain Health: Diet & Useful Tips, Impact of COVID; Contagious Illnesses Update || S7E10 YouTube video by Roots Community Health

In this week's People's Health Briefing, Dr. Aboelata shares an update on contagious illnesses, discusses nutrition & brain health, and highlights healthcare beyond medicine in North Carolina: www.youtube.com/watch?v=mq-_...

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No report this week! Look out for the next report April 6, 2026.

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Traumatic Brain Injury: An Underestimated Public Health Issue; Contagious Illnesses Update || S7E9 YouTube video by Roots Community Health

In this week's People's Health Briefing, Dr. Aboelata shares updates on contagious illnesses, traumatic brain injuries, and New York's vaccine campaign: www.youtube.com/live/OIyf-Sp...

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"Let us also recognize that in these years, we’ve seen incredible increases in public resistance and the growth of revolutionary capacity. In 2020, decades of abolitionist organizing informed racial justice uprisings across the country in the wake of George Floyd’s murder at the hands of police. Though the genocide in Palestine is as violent as ever, the public’s understanding of the Palestinian struggle has completely transformed as Pro-Palestinian activists have helped people see clearly the humanity of the Palestinian people and the terror wrought by the Israeli government." Teal People's CDC logo in bottom right corner

"Let us also recognize that in these years, we’ve seen incredible increases in public resistance and the growth of revolutionary capacity. In 2020, decades of abolitionist organizing informed racial justice uprisings across the country in the wake of George Floyd’s murder at the hands of police. Though the genocide in Palestine is as violent as ever, the public’s understanding of the Palestinian struggle has completely transformed as Pro-Palestinian activists have helped people see clearly the humanity of the Palestinian people and the terror wrought by the Israeli government." Teal People's CDC logo in bottom right corner

"Abductions have been prevented, and so-called “detention centers” have been opposed. Organizers across the country have effectively blocked the building of AI data centers that would consume their water, pollute their environment, and drive up their energy bills. People throughout this country, many of whom were previously isolated, unaware, or ambivalent, are now plugged in, connecting with their neighbors, resisting authoritarianism, and saying NO! to war." Teal People's CDC logo in bottom right corner

"Abductions have been prevented, and so-called “detention centers” have been opposed. Organizers across the country have effectively blocked the building of AI data centers that would consume their water, pollute their environment, and drive up their energy bills. People throughout this country, many of whom were previously isolated, unaware, or ambivalent, are now plugged in, connecting with their neighbors, resisting authoritarianism, and saying NO! to war." Teal People's CDC logo in bottom right corner

"As we remember and grieve all that’s been lost these last six years, as we resist the daily horrors we are experiencing, let us also work collectively to build back the public health infrastructure we’ll need to support each other throughout and after we win these battles. We’re glad to be with you in this struggle. Fight fascism, wear a mask. With love, The peoples CDC" Red heart with white mask in right bottom corner

"As we remember and grieve all that’s been lost these last six years, as we resist the daily horrors we are experiencing, let us also work collectively to build back the public health infrastructure we’ll need to support each other throughout and after we win these battles. We’re glad to be with you in this struggle. Fight fascism, wear a mask. With love, The peoples CDC" Red heart with white mask in right bottom corner

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Heading: "COVID 6 Year Anniversary" Text reads: "March 11 marks 6 years since the WHO declared COVID a global pandemic. Since March 11, 2020, we have suffered over 7 million unnecessary deaths and over 777 million cases of Long COVID worldwide. We’ve also borne witness to the ongoing genocide of the Palestinian people. Here in the United States, we watch money that we pay in taxes, now over 20 billion dollars, sent without restrictions and spent on the bombing of schools, hospitals, and press, in Palestine, Lebanon, Syria, and now Iran." Teal People's CDC logo in top right corner

Heading: "COVID 6 Year Anniversary" Text reads: "March 11 marks 6 years since the WHO declared COVID a global pandemic. Since March 11, 2020, we have suffered over 7 million unnecessary deaths and over 777 million cases of Long COVID worldwide. We’ve also borne witness to the ongoing genocide of the Palestinian people. Here in the United States, we watch money that we pay in taxes, now over 20 billion dollars, sent without restrictions and spent on the bombing of schools, hospitals, and press, in Palestine, Lebanon, Syria, and now Iran." Teal People's CDC logo in top right corner

"We’ve seen war rage in the Congo and Sudan–the result of capitalist extractivism. We’ve seen our country devolve into authoritarianism, with the current administration committing extrajudicial killings at home, in the Caribbean, and now in the eastern Pacific. We’re now witnessing the starvation of the Cuban people with a decades-long blockade that’s escalated and intensified, and the pursuing of regime changes by military intervention in Venezuela and Iran. We’re watching ICE kidnap, detain, and murder our neighbors. We’ve seen historically devastating storms with catastrophic and deadly wind and flooding. We’ve seen skies turn blood red and air quality turn toxic as wildfires ripped through Boreal forests and smoldered in permafrost." Teal People's CDC logo in bottom right corner

"We’ve seen war rage in the Congo and Sudan–the result of capitalist extractivism. We’ve seen our country devolve into authoritarianism, with the current administration committing extrajudicial killings at home, in the Caribbean, and now in the eastern Pacific. We’re now witnessing the starvation of the Cuban people with a decades-long blockade that’s escalated and intensified, and the pursuing of regime changes by military intervention in Venezuela and Iran. We’re watching ICE kidnap, detain, and murder our neighbors. We’ve seen historically devastating storms with catastrophic and deadly wind and flooding. We’ve seen skies turn blood red and air quality turn toxic as wildfires ripped through Boreal forests and smoldered in permafrost." Teal People's CDC logo in bottom right corner

"Six years of preventable illness and death, increasing authoritarianism, environmental devastation, and war. Meanwhile, we have continued to work, to love, to learn, to raise our children, to care for our loved ones, to buy our groceries, to grow, to fight. Let us all take a breath."

"Six years of preventable illness and death, increasing authoritarianism, environmental devastation, and war. Meanwhile, we have continued to work, to love, to learn, to raise our children, to care for our loved ones, to buy our groceries, to grow, to fight. Let us all take a breath."

A message on the 6 year anniversary of WHO's designation of COVID as a global pandemic.

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Heading: “Get the WR in Your Inbox”. Along with the “People’s CDC” logo. Body text: "Access hyperlinks and read the full report on our website or subscribe to our Substack to receive the weekly report in your inbox: substack.com/peoplescdc Check out PeoplesCDC.org for more action items, petitions, and toolkits. With love, People’s CDC Weather Report" Footer: "The Weather Report 3/10/26, peoplescdc.org"

Heading: “Get the WR in Your Inbox”. Along with the “People’s CDC” logo. Body text: "Access hyperlinks and read the full report on our website or subscribe to our Substack to receive the weekly report in your inbox: substack.com/peoplescdc Check out PeoplesCDC.org for more action items, petitions, and toolkits. With love, People’s CDC Weather Report" Footer: "The Weather Report 3/10/26, peoplescdc.org"

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Heading: "Measles cases reported in the United States (2026)". Along with “People’s CDC” logo. A light gray map of the US with county borders outlined in a darker gray depicts the “measles cases reported in the United States” so far in 2026. Colored circles of different sizes indicate the number of cases. A legend above the graphic shows that different sized circles represent 70 cases versus 300 cases versus 700 cases, where 700 cases is represented by the biggest sized circle and 70 cases is represented by the smallest. The circles are either red to depict “imported” measles cases or blue to depict “local” measles cases. The border between South Carolina, North Carolina, Tennessee and Georgia shares the largest blue or “local” outbreak circle of 674 cases since January 1st. Southwest Utah, southern Florida and northwest Arizona have the 2nd, 3rd and 4th largest blue or “local” outbreaks with circles that are sized to a case count of 80, 63 and 40 cases since January 1st respectively. Many other states have at least 1 blue or red circle representing case counts of approximately 10 or less, including California, Washington, Oregon, Idaho, Colorado, North Dakota, South Dakota, Nebraska, Oklahoma, Minnesota, Wisconsin, Illinois, Kentucky, Ohio, Virginia, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and Maine. Text at the bottom reads “Johns Hopkins University”. Footer: "Source: Johns Hopkins University, peoplescdc.org"

Heading: "Measles cases reported in the United States (2026)". Along with “People’s CDC” logo. A light gray map of the US with county borders outlined in a darker gray depicts the “measles cases reported in the United States” so far in 2026. Colored circles of different sizes indicate the number of cases. A legend above the graphic shows that different sized circles represent 70 cases versus 300 cases versus 700 cases, where 700 cases is represented by the biggest sized circle and 70 cases is represented by the smallest. The circles are either red to depict “imported” measles cases or blue to depict “local” measles cases. The border between South Carolina, North Carolina, Tennessee and Georgia shares the largest blue or “local” outbreak circle of 674 cases since January 1st. Southwest Utah, southern Florida and northwest Arizona have the 2nd, 3rd and 4th largest blue or “local” outbreaks with circles that are sized to a case count of 80, 63 and 40 cases since January 1st respectively. Many other states have at least 1 blue or red circle representing case counts of approximately 10 or less, including California, Washington, Oregon, Idaho, Colorado, North Dakota, South Dakota, Nebraska, Oklahoma, Minnesota, Wisconsin, Illinois, Kentucky, Ohio, Virginia, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and Maine. Text at the bottom reads “Johns Hopkins University”. Footer: "Source: Johns Hopkins University, peoplescdc.org"

Heading: "Precautions in Healthcare" Along with the “People’s CDC” logo. Body text: "Healthcare settings must continue to employ multiple layers of precautions to protect healthcare workers and patients. A recent cohort study in JAMA Network Open showed that precautions were effective in preventing viral spread among neonatal patients in healthcare settings during the early years of the pandemic." Footer: "The Weather Report 3/10/26, peoplescdc.org"

Heading: "Precautions in Healthcare" Along with the “People’s CDC” logo. Body text: "Healthcare settings must continue to employ multiple layers of precautions to protect healthcare workers and patients. A recent cohort study in JAMA Network Open showed that precautions were effective in preventing viral spread among neonatal patients in healthcare settings during the early years of the pandemic." Footer: "The Weather Report 3/10/26, peoplescdc.org"

Heading: "ACIP Update" Along with the “People’s CDC” logo. Body text: "The CDC’s Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) has delayed its meeting to March 18th and 19th. Two new members have also been appointed to ACIP. Their upcoming meeting agenda includes two topics: COVID vaccine injuries and Long COVID, both of which are serious matters, but we are concerned about their potential plan to spread incorrect information about these topics. We continue to strongly advocate for access to COVID vaccines." Footer: "The Weather Report 3/10/26, peoplescdc.org"

Heading: "ACIP Update" Along with the “People’s CDC” logo. Body text: "The CDC’s Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) has delayed its meeting to March 18th and 19th. Two new members have also been appointed to ACIP. Their upcoming meeting agenda includes two topics: COVID vaccine injuries and Long COVID, both of which are serious matters, but we are concerned about their potential plan to spread incorrect information about these topics. We continue to strongly advocate for access to COVID vaccines." Footer: "The Weather Report 3/10/26, peoplescdc.org"

Heading: "Actions" Along with the “People’s CDC” logo. Body text: "Oppose Casey Means for Surgeon General, who remains uniquely unqualified for the job. Means recently completed her nomination hearing and continues to demonstrate her lack of necessary skills for this role. Previously, she questioned and doubted the importance of the childhood vaccine schedule. She also has a major financial conflict of interest through her company, which sells so-called “natural” products with the intent of opposing conventional medicine and profiting personally." Footer: "The Weather Report 3/10/26, peoplescdc.org"

Heading: "Actions" Along with the “People’s CDC” logo. Body text: "Oppose Casey Means for Surgeon General, who remains uniquely unqualified for the job. Means recently completed her nomination hearing and continues to demonstrate her lack of necessary skills for this role. Previously, she questioned and doubted the importance of the childhood vaccine schedule. She also has a major financial conflict of interest through her company, which sells so-called “natural” products with the intent of opposing conventional medicine and profiting personally." Footer: "The Weather Report 3/10/26, peoplescdc.org"

COVID is at moderate levels & tell the CDC to Support COVID Vaccinations.

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Heading: "7 States Reporting “High”" Subheading: "The Weather Report 3/10/26" A map of the United States color-coded in shades of green, yellow, and red displaying COVID Wastewater Viral Activity levels from CDC Data last updated on March 5, 2026 with a time period of Feb 22nd to Feb 28th. Red tones correlate to higher viral activity. Gray indicates “limited/no data” and black outline indicate “limited coverage” where data is based on less than 5% of the population and may not be accurate for the whole state. Shades of light red, and yellow indicating “High” or “Moderate” levels are visible in the Midwest, as well as in Mississippi, Alabama, Maine and Delaware. No states are showing “very high” levels. There is “limited/no data” data for North Dakota or the U.S. Virgin Islands, and limited coverage for Mississippi, Arkansas and Oklahoma. Footer: "Source: CDC, Time Time Period: X, Data Updated: 3/5/26, PeoplesCDC.org"

Heading: "7 States Reporting “High”" Subheading: "The Weather Report 3/10/26" A map of the United States color-coded in shades of green, yellow, and red displaying COVID Wastewater Viral Activity levels from CDC Data last updated on March 5, 2026 with a time period of Feb 22nd to Feb 28th. Red tones correlate to higher viral activity. Gray indicates “limited/no data” and black outline indicate “limited coverage” where data is based on less than 5% of the population and may not be accurate for the whole state. Shades of light red, and yellow indicating “High” or “Moderate” levels are visible in the Midwest, as well as in Mississippi, Alabama, Maine and Delaware. No states are showing “very high” levels. There is “limited/no data” data for North Dakota or the U.S. Virgin Islands, and limited coverage for Mississippi, Arkansas and Oklahoma. Footer: "Source: CDC, Time Time Period: X, Data Updated: 3/5/26, PeoplesCDC.org"

Heading: "The Weather". Along with the “People’s CDC” logo. Body text: "Wastewater levels for COVID have improved to “low” nationally. The CDC-based wastewater map was updated on March 5th, and it shows “high” levels in 7 states, “moderate” levels in 17 states, “low” levels in 15 states, and “very low” levels in 12 states and territories. Three states report limited coverage, meaning only some of the state’s wastewater centers are reporting, so the data are based on less than 5% of the population, and they may not be accurate for the entire state." Footer: "The Weather Report 3/10/26, peoplescdc.org"

Heading: "The Weather". Along with the “People’s CDC” logo. Body text: "Wastewater levels for COVID have improved to “low” nationally. The CDC-based wastewater map was updated on March 5th, and it shows “high” levels in 7 states, “moderate” levels in 17 states, “low” levels in 15 states, and “very low” levels in 12 states and territories. Three states report limited coverage, meaning only some of the state’s wastewater centers are reporting, so the data are based on less than 5% of the population, and they may not be accurate for the entire state." Footer: "The Weather Report 3/10/26, peoplescdc.org"

Heading: "Wastewater Levels Decreasing Nationwide". Along with the “People’s CDC” logo. A line graph’s title reads “wastewater levels decreasing nationwide.” The Y-axis is COVID concentration levels from “Very Low” to “Very High”. The X-axis dates are from March 29, 2025 through February 28, 2026. The line graph first peaks in 2025 in September. Levels go down nationally in October, but begin trending upward in late November 2025 reaching a second peak in early January 2026. The South, Northeast and national levels show decreases while the West and Midwest show slight increases. The Midwest and Northeast are in the “Moderate” range, national levels and the South are in “Low” and the West is in the “Very Low” range. After a prolonged time in the “Very High” and “High” ranges, this is the first time that Midwest levels have been in the “Moderate” range since early December 2025. Footer: "Source: CDC, Data Updated: 3/5/26, peoplescdc.org"

Heading: "Wastewater Levels Decreasing Nationwide". Along with the “People’s CDC” logo. A line graph’s title reads “wastewater levels decreasing nationwide.” The Y-axis is COVID concentration levels from “Very Low” to “Very High”. The X-axis dates are from March 29, 2025 through February 28, 2026. The line graph first peaks in 2025 in September. Levels go down nationally in October, but begin trending upward in late November 2025 reaching a second peak in early January 2026. The South, Northeast and national levels show decreases while the West and Midwest show slight increases. The Midwest and Northeast are in the “Moderate” range, national levels and the South are in “Low” and the West is in the “Very Low” range. After a prolonged time in the “Very High” and “High” ranges, this is the first time that Midwest levels have been in the “Moderate” range since early December 2025. Footer: "Source: CDC, Data Updated: 3/5/26, peoplescdc.org"

Heading: "Other respiratory viruses". Along with the “People’s CDC” logo. Body text: "Measles continues to spread in the US, and since the start of 2026, the total cases have increased from 982 to 1,281. This surpasses 50% of all known cases in 2025." Footer: "The Weather Report 3/10/26, peoplescdc.org"

Heading: "Other respiratory viruses". Along with the “People’s CDC” logo. Body text: "Measles continues to spread in the US, and since the start of 2026, the total cases have increased from 982 to 1,281. This surpasses 50% of all known cases in 2025." Footer: "The Weather Report 3/10/26, peoplescdc.org"

This is the People’s CDC bi-weekly update for March 9th, 2026! This Weather Report from the People’s CDC sheds light on the ongoing COVID pandemic and other public health crises in the United States.

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Street Medicine; Structural Barriers Our Unhoused Neighbors Face; Contagious Illnesses Update | S7E8 YouTube video by Roots Community Health

In this week's People's Health Briefing, Dr. Aboelata and Dr. Danielle Williams share updates on contagious illnesses, healthcare for our unhoused neighbors, and California's proposition 1: www.youtube.com/live/lNUudTG...

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CDC Still Trustworthy? Lawsuit Over Vax Changes, ACIP Firings; Contagious Illnesses Update || S7E7 YouTube video by Roots Community Health

In this week's People's Health Briefing, Dr. Aboelata shares an update on contagious illnesses, ACIP firings, lawsuit over CDC Vaccine, and explores the question of is the CDC still trustworthy?

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BHM: Dr. Helen Dickens; Racial Disparities in Maternal & Infant Mortality; TB Outbreak in SF || S7E6 YouTube video by Roots Community Health

In this week's People's Health Briefing, Dr. Aboelata and Abigail Hayes share updates on contagious illnesses, racial disparities in maternal and infant mortality, and highlight the legacy of Dr. Helen Dickens:
www.youtube.com/live/i2-brNQ...

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Heading: "Take Action" Along with the “People’s CDC” logo. Body text: "Oppose ICE: A call to action for healthcare workers! Sign a national open letter to end funding for ICE violence and defend healthcare at tinyurl.com/HCWStopICEViolence. As healthcare workers in Minnesota face ICE brutality, call your senator to end funding for ICE violence at indivisible.org/actions/ice-out-senate." Footer: "The Weather Report 2/25/26, peoplescdc.org"

Heading: "Take Action" Along with the “People’s CDC” logo. Body text: "Oppose ICE: A call to action for healthcare workers! Sign a national open letter to end funding for ICE violence and defend healthcare at tinyurl.com/HCWStopICEViolence. As healthcare workers in Minnesota face ICE brutality, call your senator to end funding for ICE violence at indivisible.org/actions/ice-out-senate." Footer: "The Weather Report 2/25/26, peoplescdc.org"

Heading: “Get the WR in Your Inbox”. Along with the “People’s CDC” logo. Body text: "Access hyperlinks and read the full report on our website or subscribe to our Substack to receive the weekly report in your inbox: substack.com/peoplescdc Check out PeoplesCDC.org for more action items, petitions, and toolkits. With love, People’s CDC Weather Report" Footer: "The Weather Report 2/25/26, peoplescdc.org"

Heading: “Get the WR in Your Inbox”. Along with the “People’s CDC” logo. Body text: "Access hyperlinks and read the full report on our website or subscribe to our Substack to receive the weekly report in your inbox: substack.com/peoplescdc Check out PeoplesCDC.org for more action items, petitions, and toolkits. With love, People’s CDC Weather Report" Footer: "The Weather Report 2/25/26, peoplescdc.org"

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Heading: "Preliminary 2025-2026 U.S. RSV Burden Estimates". Along with “People’s CDC” logo. An infographic in multiple shades of pink is titled “Preliminary 2025-2026 U.S. RSV burden estimates” with a subheading below that states “CDC estimates that, from October 1, 2025 through February 14, 2026 there have been:”. The rest of the graphic is broken up into 3 side-by-side sections that juxtapose 3 different ways that the disease has impacted the population, those being outpatient doctors’ visits, in-patient hospitalizations and deaths. There have been between “1.2 million to 2.9 million RSV outpatient visits”, between “72,000 to 170,000 RSV hospitalizations”, and between “4,000 and 12,000 RSV deaths” preliminarily estimated between 2025 and 2026. Footer: "Source: CDC, *Data Time Period: 9/28/25-2/14/26, peoplescdc.org"

Heading: "Preliminary 2025-2026 U.S. RSV Burden Estimates". Along with “People’s CDC” logo. An infographic in multiple shades of pink is titled “Preliminary 2025-2026 U.S. RSV burden estimates” with a subheading below that states “CDC estimates that, from October 1, 2025 through February 14, 2026 there have been:”. The rest of the graphic is broken up into 3 side-by-side sections that juxtapose 3 different ways that the disease has impacted the population, those being outpatient doctors’ visits, in-patient hospitalizations and deaths. There have been between “1.2 million to 2.9 million RSV outpatient visits”, between “72,000 to 170,000 RSV hospitalizations”, and between “4,000 and 12,000 RSV deaths” preliminarily estimated between 2025 and 2026. Footer: "Source: CDC, *Data Time Period: 9/28/25-2/14/26, peoplescdc.org"

Heading: "Measles cases reported in the United States (2026)". Along with “People’s CDC” logo. A map of the US with county borders outlined in a darker gray depicts the “measles cases reported in the United States” within the past 12 months. Colored circles of different sizes indicate the number of cases. A legend shows that different sized circles represent 100 cases versus 400 cases versus 1,000 cases, where 1,000 cases is represented by the biggest sized circle and 100 cases is represented by the smallest. The circles are either red to depict “imported” or blue to depict “local” cases. The border between South Carolina, North Carolina, Tennessee and Georgia shares the largest blue or “local” outbreak circle of approximately 1,000 cases or more. The border between Western Texas and New Mexico shares the second largest blue or “local” outbreak circle representing approximately 400 cases. Footer: "Source: Johns Hopkins University, peoplescdc.org"

Heading: "Measles cases reported in the United States (2026)". Along with “People’s CDC” logo. A map of the US with county borders outlined in a darker gray depicts the “measles cases reported in the United States” within the past 12 months. Colored circles of different sizes indicate the number of cases. A legend shows that different sized circles represent 100 cases versus 400 cases versus 1,000 cases, where 1,000 cases is represented by the biggest sized circle and 100 cases is represented by the smallest. The circles are either red to depict “imported” or blue to depict “local” cases. The border between South Carolina, North Carolina, Tennessee and Georgia shares the largest blue or “local” outbreak circle of approximately 1,000 cases or more. The border between Western Texas and New Mexico shares the second largest blue or “local” outbreak circle representing approximately 400 cases. Footer: "Source: Johns Hopkins University, peoplescdc.org"

Heading: "ACIP Update" Along with the “People’s CDC” logo. Body text: "The CDC’s Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices was supposed to meet this week, but the meeting has been delayed. The American Academy of Pediatrics filed a lawsuit to reverse the CDC’s decision to disrupt the previous childhood vaccination schedule and an injunction to prevent this month’s meeting. The CDC has not announced when the meeting will be held, reflecting the lack of accountability and transparency we’ve come to expect from this administration." Footer: "The Weather Report 2/25/26, peoplescdc.org"

Heading: "ACIP Update" Along with the “People’s CDC” logo. Body text: "The CDC’s Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices was supposed to meet this week, but the meeting has been delayed. The American Academy of Pediatrics filed a lawsuit to reverse the CDC’s decision to disrupt the previous childhood vaccination schedule and an injunction to prevent this month’s meeting. The CDC has not announced when the meeting will be held, reflecting the lack of accountability and transparency we’ve come to expect from this administration." Footer: "The Weather Report 2/25/26, peoplescdc.org"

Heading: "Take Action" Along with the “People’s CDC” logo. Body text: "Oppose Casey Means for Surgeon General, who is uniquely unqualified for the job. Means has questioned the childhood vaccine schedule. She also has a major financial conflict of interest through her company, which sells so-called “natural” products with the intent to oppose conventional medicine and to profit personally. " Footer: "The Weather Report 2/25/26, peoplescdc.org"

Heading: "Take Action" Along with the “People’s CDC” logo. Body text: "Oppose Casey Means for Surgeon General, who is uniquely unqualified for the job. Means has questioned the childhood vaccine schedule. She also has a major financial conflict of interest through her company, which sells so-called “natural” products with the intent to oppose conventional medicine and to profit personally. " Footer: "The Weather Report 2/25/26, peoplescdc.org"

This week, we discuss ICE resistance, current COVID, flu, RSV, and measles updates, and provide public health action items.

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Heading: "17 States Reporting “Very High” or “High”" Subheading: "The Weather Report 2/25/26" A map of the United States color-coded in shades of blue and teal displaying SARS-CoV-2 Wastewater Viral Activity levels from CDC Data last updated on February 19, 2026 with a time period of Feb 8th to Feb 14th. Deeper tones correlate to higher viral activity. Gray indicates “No Data” and stripes indicate “limited coverage” that is based on less than 5% of the population and may not be accurate. Blue and teal, which are visible in the Midwest, Northwest, Northeast and South indicate “High” or “Very High” activity. States in the West, Pacific Northwest, Southwest, and South Atlantic regions are mostly “Very Low” or “Low.” Text above the map reads: 17 States Reporting “Very High” or “High.” Footer: "Source: CDC, Time Time Period: 2/8-2/14/26, Data Updated: 2/19/26, PeoplesCDC.org"

Heading: "17 States Reporting “Very High” or “High”" Subheading: "The Weather Report 2/25/26" A map of the United States color-coded in shades of blue and teal displaying SARS-CoV-2 Wastewater Viral Activity levels from CDC Data last updated on February 19, 2026 with a time period of Feb 8th to Feb 14th. Deeper tones correlate to higher viral activity. Gray indicates “No Data” and stripes indicate “limited coverage” that is based on less than 5% of the population and may not be accurate. Blue and teal, which are visible in the Midwest, Northwest, Northeast and South indicate “High” or “Very High” activity. States in the West, Pacific Northwest, Southwest, and South Atlantic regions are mostly “Very Low” or “Low.” Text above the map reads: 17 States Reporting “Very High” or “High.” Footer: "Source: CDC, Time Time Period: 2/8-2/14/26, Data Updated: 2/19/26, PeoplesCDC.org"

Heading: "The Weather". Along with the “People’s CDC” logo. Body text: "The CDC-based wastewater map was last updated on February 19th, and depicts wastewater levels for the period February 8th - February 14th, 2026, showing “very high” or “high” levels across 17 states, most of which are in the Midwest and Northeast. It shows “moderate” levels across 16 states, an increase from our last report, scattered across the country. It shows “low” or “very low” levels across 16 states, mostly in the West, as well as Washington, DC and Guam." Footer: "The Weather Report 2/25/26, peoplescdc.org"

Heading: "The Weather". Along with the “People’s CDC” logo. Body text: "The CDC-based wastewater map was last updated on February 19th, and depicts wastewater levels for the period February 8th - February 14th, 2026, showing “very high” or “high” levels across 17 states, most of which are in the Midwest and Northeast. It shows “moderate” levels across 16 states, an increase from our last report, scattered across the country. It shows “low” or “very low” levels across 16 states, mostly in the West, as well as Washington, DC and Guam." Footer: "The Weather Report 2/25/26, peoplescdc.org"

Heading: "Other respiratory viruses". Along with the “People’s CDC” logo. Body text: "The CDC indicates wastewater levels for flu are “low” nationally, though again, growing in the south. RSV levels are moderate and rising across all regions. Please remember that it is more important than ever to mask up, especially when you are sick. RSV has already caused an estimated 4-12,000 deaths in the US this season alone. Having a runny nose and sniffles may be mild for you, but devastating for someone else." Footer: "The Weather Report 2/25/26, peoplescdc.org"

Heading: "Other respiratory viruses". Along with the “People’s CDC” logo. Body text: "The CDC indicates wastewater levels for flu are “low” nationally, though again, growing in the south. RSV levels are moderate and rising across all regions. Please remember that it is more important than ever to mask up, especially when you are sick. RSV has already caused an estimated 4-12,000 deaths in the US this season alone. Having a runny nose and sniffles may be mild for you, but devastating for someone else." Footer: "The Weather Report 2/25/26, peoplescdc.org"

Heading: "Wastewater Levels Show Increases in the South, Decreases in the West". Along with the “People’s CDC” logo. A line graph’s Y axis is COVID concentration levels from “Very Low” to “Very High”. The X axis dates are from March 15, 2025 through February 14, 2026. The line graph first peaks in 2025 in September. Levels go down nationally in October, but begin trending upward in late November 2025 reaching a second peak in early January 2026. The South, Northeast and national levels show increases while the West shows decreases. The Midwest shows decreases as well but levels in that region remain in the “Very High” category which is significantly higher than levels in other regions. The Northeast and national levels remain in the “Moderate” delineation along with the South whose levels have risen to “Moderate” from “Low”. The West remains in the “Low” category. Footer: "Source: CDC, Data Updated: X, peoplescdc.org"

Heading: "Wastewater Levels Show Increases in the South, Decreases in the West". Along with the “People’s CDC” logo. A line graph’s Y axis is COVID concentration levels from “Very Low” to “Very High”. The X axis dates are from March 15, 2025 through February 14, 2026. The line graph first peaks in 2025 in September. Levels go down nationally in October, but begin trending upward in late November 2025 reaching a second peak in early January 2026. The South, Northeast and national levels show increases while the West shows decreases. The Midwest shows decreases as well but levels in that region remain in the “Very High” category which is significantly higher than levels in other regions. The Northeast and national levels remain in the “Moderate” delineation along with the South whose levels have risen to “Moderate” from “Low”. The West remains in the “Low” category. Footer: "Source: CDC, Data Updated: X, peoplescdc.org"

This is the People’s CDC bi-weekly update for February 23rd, 2026! This Weather Report from the People’s CDC sheds light on the ongoing COVID pandemic and other public health crises in the United States.

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Oppose Casey Means for US Surgeon General Urgent Action! Oppose Trump’s Pick for US Surgeon General by Tues, Feb 24th

Take action to oppose Casey Means for US Surgeon General! Tell Congress to end her nomination by Feb 24. open.substack.com/pub/peoplesc...

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BHM: Nurse Ophelia; HIV/AIDS: Data, Stigma, Care, & Prevention; Contagious Illnesses Update || S7E5 YouTube video by Roots Community Health

In this week's People's Health Briefing, Dr. Aboelata and Kamillah Felix share updates on contagious illnesses, Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day, and highlight the legacy of Nurse Ophelia Long
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Heading: "CDC Estimates XFG “Stratus” Variant Decreases in Dominance" Along with the “People’s CDC” logo. A set of stacked bar charts in one month intervals on the horizontal x-axis and percentage of circulating variants on the vertical y-axis. The first label is February 15, 2025. The last date shown is December 20, 2025. The estimated percentage on January 17, 2026 shows XFG in dark blue as 53%, XFG.14.1 is gray-blue at 16%, XFG.1.1 is olive green at 8%, XFG.6 is blue at 8%, NB.1.8.1 is purple as 3%, PQ.17 is light purple at 3%, XFV is dark orange at 3%, and XFZ represented by red as 2%. These are estimates based on a reading of the graph as a static image. Footer: "Source: CDC, Data Updated: 1/16/26, peoplescdc.org"

Heading: "CDC Estimates XFG “Stratus” Variant Decreases in Dominance" Along with the “People’s CDC” logo. A set of stacked bar charts in one month intervals on the horizontal x-axis and percentage of circulating variants on the vertical y-axis. The first label is February 15, 2025. The last date shown is December 20, 2025. The estimated percentage on January 17, 2026 shows XFG in dark blue as 53%, XFG.14.1 is gray-blue at 16%, XFG.1.1 is olive green at 8%, XFG.6 is blue at 8%, NB.1.8.1 is purple as 3%, PQ.17 is light purple at 3%, XFV is dark orange at 3%, and XFZ represented by red as 2%. These are estimates based on a reading of the graph as a static image. Footer: "Source: CDC, Data Updated: 1/16/26, peoplescdc.org"

Heading: “Get the WR in Your Inbox”. Along with the “People’s CDC” logo. Body text: "Access hyperlinks and read the full report on our website or subscribe to our Substack to receive the weekly report in your inbox: substack.com/peoplescdc Check out PeoplesCDC.org for more action items, petitions, and toolkits. With love, People’s CDC Weather Report" Footer: "The Weather Report 2/9/26, peoplescdc.org"

Heading: “Get the WR in Your Inbox”. Along with the “People’s CDC” logo. Body text: "Access hyperlinks and read the full report on our website or subscribe to our Substack to receive the weekly report in your inbox: substack.com/peoplescdc Check out PeoplesCDC.org for more action items, petitions, and toolkits. With love, People’s CDC Weather Report" Footer: "The Weather Report 2/9/26, peoplescdc.org"

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Heading: "Emergency Room Use" Along with the “People’s CDC” logo. Body text: "Another sign of the serious impact of COVID is the percentage of emergency room visits involving a new COVID diagnosis. According to the CDC, the proportion of Emergency Room visits involving a COVID diagnosis is in the “low” category. However, they note that the severity of winter weather could be impacting this data, as people are less likely to seek medical care in severe weather. Unlike our last Report that showed many states declining, we are now seeing more states “increasing” or “likely increasing.”" Footer: "The Weather Report 2/9/26, peoplescdc.org"

Heading: "Emergency Room Use" Along with the “People’s CDC” logo. Body text: "Another sign of the serious impact of COVID is the percentage of emergency room visits involving a new COVID diagnosis. According to the CDC, the proportion of Emergency Room visits involving a COVID diagnosis is in the “low” category. However, they note that the severity of winter weather could be impacting this data, as people are less likely to seek medical care in severe weather. Unlike our last Report that showed many states declining, we are now seeing more states “increasing” or “likely increasing.”" Footer: "The Weather Report 2/9/26, peoplescdc.org"

Heading: "COVID Infections Growing or Likely Growing in 13 States, Up from 5 States". Along with “People’s CDC” logo. Map of the United States color-coded in shades of purple, teal and gray displaying the results of the CDC COVID Model: Current Epidemic Growth Status based on emergency department visits as of February 3, 2026 where purple tones indicate “Growing” or “Likely Growing”, teal tones indicate “Declining” or “Likely Declining”, and gray indicates “Not Changing.” States without predictions are represented in white. These “Growing” and “Likely Growing” states are represented by light and dark purple. “Growing” or “Likely Growing” states are Arizona, Arkansas, Colorado, Florida, Iowa, Kansas, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, New Mexico, Oklahoma, South Carolina, and Washington. The “Likely Declining” states are in the Mid-Atlantic. Footer: "Source: CDC, As of 2/3/26, peoplescdc.org"

Heading: "COVID Infections Growing or Likely Growing in 13 States, Up from 5 States". Along with “People’s CDC” logo. Map of the United States color-coded in shades of purple, teal and gray displaying the results of the CDC COVID Model: Current Epidemic Growth Status based on emergency department visits as of February 3, 2026 where purple tones indicate “Growing” or “Likely Growing”, teal tones indicate “Declining” or “Likely Declining”, and gray indicates “Not Changing.” States without predictions are represented in white. These “Growing” and “Likely Growing” states are represented by light and dark purple. “Growing” or “Likely Growing” states are Arizona, Arkansas, Colorado, Florida, Iowa, Kansas, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, New Mexico, Oklahoma, South Carolina, and Washington. The “Likely Declining” states are in the Mid-Atlantic. Footer: "Source: CDC, As of 2/3/26, peoplescdc.org"

Heading: "Flu Infections Growing or Likely Growing in 9 States" Along with “People’s CDC” logo. Map of the United States color-coded in shades of purple, teal and gray displaying the CDC Flu Model: Current Epidemic Growth Status based on emergency department visits as of February 3, 2026 where purple tones indicate “Growing” or “Likely Growing”, teal tones indicate “Declining” or “Likely Declining”, and gray indicates “Not Changing.” States without predictions are represented in white. Text above the map reads “Flu Infections Growing or LIkely Growing in 9 states.” These “Growing” and “Likely Growing” states are represented by light and dark purple. “Growing” states are now scattered throughout the country. The largest bloc of gray “Not Changing" states are in the Midwest and West. Declining states are primarily in the Mid-Atlantic. Footer: "Source: CDC, As of 2/3/26, peoplescdc.org"

Heading: "Flu Infections Growing or Likely Growing in 9 States" Along with “People’s CDC” logo. Map of the United States color-coded in shades of purple, teal and gray displaying the CDC Flu Model: Current Epidemic Growth Status based on emergency department visits as of February 3, 2026 where purple tones indicate “Growing” or “Likely Growing”, teal tones indicate “Declining” or “Likely Declining”, and gray indicates “Not Changing.” States without predictions are represented in white. Text above the map reads “Flu Infections Growing or LIkely Growing in 9 states.” These “Growing” and “Likely Growing” states are represented by light and dark purple. “Growing” states are now scattered throughout the country. The largest bloc of gray “Not Changing" states are in the Midwest and West. Declining states are primarily in the Mid-Atlantic. Footer: "Source: CDC, As of 2/3/26, peoplescdc.org"

Heading: "Black History in Public Health" Along with the “People’s CDC” logo. Body text: "In honor of Black History Month, we will be highlighting some noteworthy Black figures in public health history. In the early 1700s, smallpox was spreading rapidly in Boston, Massachusetts. Onesimus, an enslaved African, shared a novel prevention method from his homeland: inoculating healthy people with a small amount of pus from a sick person, a very early form of vaccination. A couple of white physicians actually listened to Onesimus and tried out the method with great success." Footer: "The Weather Report 2/9/26, peoplescdc.org"

Heading: "Black History in Public Health" Along with the “People’s CDC” logo. Body text: "In honor of Black History Month, we will be highlighting some noteworthy Black figures in public health history. In the early 1700s, smallpox was spreading rapidly in Boston, Massachusetts. Onesimus, an enslaved African, shared a novel prevention method from his homeland: inoculating healthy people with a small amount of pus from a sick person, a very early form of vaccination. A couple of white physicians actually listened to Onesimus and tried out the method with great success." Footer: "The Weather Report 2/9/26, peoplescdc.org"

This week, we discuss the ICE OUT! General Strike, current COVID, flu, and measles surges, the US leaving the World Health Organization, and Black history in public health.

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Heading: "17 States Reporting “Very High” or “High”" Subheading: "The Weather Report 2/9/26" A map of the United States color-coded in shades of blue and teal displaying SARS-CoV-2 Wastewater Viral Activity levels from CDC Data last updated on February 6, 2026 with a time period of Jan 25th to Jan 31st. Deeper tones correlate to higher viral activity. Gray indicates “No Data” and stripes indicate “limited coverage” that is based on less than 5% of the population and may not be accurate. Blue and teal, which are visible in the Midwest,Northeast, South, West and Pacific Northwest indicate “High” or “Very High” activity. States in the West, Southwest, and South are mostly “Very Low” or “Low.” There is no data for North Dakota or the U.S. Virgin Islands, and limited coverage for Arkansas, Guam, Mississippi and New York.” Footer: "Source: CDC, Time Period: 1/25-1/31/26, Data Updated: 2/6/26, PeoplesCDC.org"

Heading: "17 States Reporting “Very High” or “High”" Subheading: "The Weather Report 2/9/26" A map of the United States color-coded in shades of blue and teal displaying SARS-CoV-2 Wastewater Viral Activity levels from CDC Data last updated on February 6, 2026 with a time period of Jan 25th to Jan 31st. Deeper tones correlate to higher viral activity. Gray indicates “No Data” and stripes indicate “limited coverage” that is based on less than 5% of the population and may not be accurate. Blue and teal, which are visible in the Midwest,Northeast, South, West and Pacific Northwest indicate “High” or “Very High” activity. States in the West, Southwest, and South are mostly “Very Low” or “Low.” There is no data for North Dakota or the U.S. Virgin Islands, and limited coverage for Arkansas, Guam, Mississippi and New York.” Footer: "Source: CDC, Time Period: 1/25-1/31/26, Data Updated: 2/6/26, PeoplesCDC.org"

Heading: "ICE OUT! General Strike". Along with the “People’s CDC” logo. Body text: "At the end of January, Americans across the country turned up the heat and struck their labor, shopping, and education to protest the relentless brutality being unleashed by ICE on our communities, including the murder of at least 9 people: Keith Porter, Luis Gustavo Núñez Cáceres, Geraldo Lunas Campos, Víctor Manuel Díaz, Parady La, Renee Nicole Good, Luis Beltrán Yáñez–Cruz, Heber Sánchez Domínguez, and Alex Pretti. This is the second general strike that has been rapidly organized in response to the federal government’s occupation and destruction of our cities." Footer: "The Weather Report 2/9/26, peoplescdc.org"

Heading: "ICE OUT! General Strike". Along with the “People’s CDC” logo. Body text: "At the end of January, Americans across the country turned up the heat and struck their labor, shopping, and education to protest the relentless brutality being unleashed by ICE on our communities, including the murder of at least 9 people: Keith Porter, Luis Gustavo Núñez Cáceres, Geraldo Lunas Campos, Víctor Manuel Díaz, Parady La, Renee Nicole Good, Luis Beltrán Yáñez–Cruz, Heber Sánchez Domínguez, and Alex Pretti. This is the second general strike that has been rapidly organized in response to the federal government’s occupation and destruction of our cities." Footer: "The Weather Report 2/9/26, peoplescdc.org"

Heading: "The Weather". Along with the “People’s CDC” logo. Body text: "The CDC-based wastewater map was last updated on February 6th, and depicts wastewater levels for the period January 25 - January 31, 2026, showing “very high” or “high” levels across 17 states, most of which are in the Midwest and Northeast. It shows “moderate” levels across 12 states, an increase from our last Report, scattered across the country. It shows “low” or “very low” levels across 21 states and Guam. Three states and Guam are reporting limited coverage, where only some of the state’s wastewater centers are reporting, so the data is based on less than 5%." Footer: "The Weather Report 2/9/26, peoplescdc.org"

Heading: "The Weather". Along with the “People’s CDC” logo. Body text: "The CDC-based wastewater map was last updated on February 6th, and depicts wastewater levels for the period January 25 - January 31, 2026, showing “very high” or “high” levels across 17 states, most of which are in the Midwest and Northeast. It shows “moderate” levels across 12 states, an increase from our last Report, scattered across the country. It shows “low” or “very low” levels across 21 states and Guam. Three states and Guam are reporting limited coverage, where only some of the state’s wastewater centers are reporting, so the data is based on less than 5%." Footer: "The Weather Report 2/9/26, peoplescdc.org"

Heading: "Wastewater Levels Show Some Increase, Some Decrease". Along with the “People’s CDC” logo. The Y axis is COVID concentration levels from “Very Low” to “Very High”. The X axis dates are from March 1, 2025 through January 31, 2026. The line graph peaks in 2025 in September. Levels go down nationally in October, but begin trending upward in late November 2025 reaching a peak in early January 2026. The Midwest and Northeast regions show increases while the South and West both show decreases. The Midwest has re-entered “Very High” levels, with Northeast at the “Moderate” level, while the West and the South are “Low.” Footer: "Source: CDC, Data Updated: 1/31/26, peoplescdc.org"

Heading: "Wastewater Levels Show Some Increase, Some Decrease". Along with the “People’s CDC” logo. The Y axis is COVID concentration levels from “Very Low” to “Very High”. The X axis dates are from March 1, 2025 through January 31, 2026. The line graph peaks in 2025 in September. Levels go down nationally in October, but begin trending upward in late November 2025 reaching a peak in early January 2026. The Midwest and Northeast regions show increases while the South and West both show decreases. The Midwest has re-entered “Very High” levels, with Northeast at the “Moderate” level, while the West and the South are “Low.” Footer: "Source: CDC, Data Updated: 1/31/26, peoplescdc.org"

This is the People’s CDC bi-weekly update for February 9th, 2026! This Weather Report from the People’s CDC sheds light on the ongoing COVID pandemic and other public health crises in the United States.

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Dr. Charles Drew; Flexner Report & Medical Racism; US Exits WHO; Contagious Illnesses Update || S7E4 YouTube video by Roots Community Health

In this week's People's Health Briefing, Dr. Aboelata and Abigail Hayes share updates on contagious illnesses, the U.S. withdrawal from WHO, medical racism, and highlight the legacy of Dr. Charles Drew:

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Heading: "CDC Estimates XFG “Stratus” Variant Decreases in Dominance" Along with the “People’s CDC” logo. A set of stacked bar charts in one month intervals on the horizontal x-axis and percentage of circulating variants on the vertical y-axis. The first label is November 21st, 2024. The last date shown is November 22,2025. The estimated percentage on November 22, 2025 shows XFG in dark blue as 69%, XFG.14.1 shows as gray-blue at 10%, XFZ represented by red as 6%, and XFG.6 is gray at 5%. These are estimations based on a reading of the graph as a static image. Footer: "Source: CDC, Data Updated: 1/16/26, PeoplesCDC.org"

Heading: "CDC Estimates XFG “Stratus” Variant Decreases in Dominance" Along with the “People’s CDC” logo. A set of stacked bar charts in one month intervals on the horizontal x-axis and percentage of circulating variants on the vertical y-axis. The first label is November 21st, 2024. The last date shown is November 22,2025. The estimated percentage on November 22, 2025 shows XFG in dark blue as 69%, XFG.14.1 shows as gray-blue at 10%, XFZ represented by red as 6%, and XFG.6 is gray at 5%. These are estimations based on a reading of the graph as a static image. Footer: "Source: CDC, Data Updated: 1/16/26, PeoplesCDC.org"

Heading: “Get the WR in Your Inbox”. Along with the “People’s CDC” logo. Body text: "Access hyperlinks and read the full report on our website or subscribe to our Substack to receive the weekly report in your inbox: substack.com/peoplescdc Check out PeoplesCDC.org for more action items, petitions, and toolkits. With love, People’s CDC Weather Report" Footer: "The Weather Report 1/27/26, peoplescdc.org"

Heading: “Get the WR in Your Inbox”. Along with the “People’s CDC” logo. Body text: "Access hyperlinks and read the full report on our website or subscribe to our Substack to receive the weekly report in your inbox: substack.com/peoplescdc Check out PeoplesCDC.org for more action items, petitions, and toolkits. With love, People’s CDC Weather Report" Footer: "The Weather Report 1/27/26, peoplescdc.org"

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Heading: "Emergency Room Use" Along with the “People’s CDC” logo. Body text: "Another sign of the serious impact of COVID is the percentage of emergency room visits involving a new COVID diagnosis. According to the CDC, the proportion of Emergency Room visits involving a COVID diagnosis is in the “low” category. Despite the map that lists most states as “Likely Declining” or “Declining”, the CDC ranks the overall US epidemic trend for this period as “Growing” — “Probability COVID-19 epidemic is growing: 92.57%.”" Footer: "The Weather Report 1/27/26, peoplescdc.org"

Heading: "Emergency Room Use" Along with the “People’s CDC” logo. Body text: "Another sign of the serious impact of COVID is the percentage of emergency room visits involving a new COVID diagnosis. According to the CDC, the proportion of Emergency Room visits involving a COVID diagnosis is in the “low” category. Despite the map that lists most states as “Likely Declining” or “Declining”, the CDC ranks the overall US epidemic trend for this period as “Growing” — “Probability COVID-19 epidemic is growing: 92.57%.”" Footer: "The Weather Report 1/27/26, peoplescdc.org"

Heading: "COVID Infections Growing or Likely Growing in 5 States Down from 31 States". Along with “People’s CDC” logo. A map of the United States color-coded in shades of purple, teal and gray displaying the CDC COVID Model: Current Epidemic Growth Status based on emergency department visits as of January 20, 2026 where purple tones indicate “Growing” or “Likely Growing”, teal tones indicate “Declining” or “Likely Declining”, and gray indicates “Not Changing.” States without predictions are represented in white. “Growing” and “Likely Growing” states are represented by light and dark purple. “Growing” or “Likely Growing” states are Missouri, Texas, West Virginia, Virginia, North Carolina. The “Likely Declining” states are on the West Coast parts of the Midwest, and Northeast. Several states in the Midwest and South and Northwest are “Not Changing” and five states are “Not Estimated.” Footer: "Source: CDC, As of 1/20/26, PeoplesCDC.org"

Heading: "COVID Infections Growing or Likely Growing in 5 States Down from 31 States". Along with “People’s CDC” logo. A map of the United States color-coded in shades of purple, teal and gray displaying the CDC COVID Model: Current Epidemic Growth Status based on emergency department visits as of January 20, 2026 where purple tones indicate “Growing” or “Likely Growing”, teal tones indicate “Declining” or “Likely Declining”, and gray indicates “Not Changing.” States without predictions are represented in white. “Growing” and “Likely Growing” states are represented by light and dark purple. “Growing” or “Likely Growing” states are Missouri, Texas, West Virginia, Virginia, North Carolina. The “Likely Declining” states are on the West Coast parts of the Midwest, and Northeast. Several states in the Midwest and South and Northwest are “Not Changing” and five states are “Not Estimated.” Footer: "Source: CDC, As of 1/20/26, PeoplesCDC.org"

Heading: "Flu Infections Growing or Likely Growing in 27 States" Along with “People’s CDC” logo. A map of the United States color-coded in shades of purple, teal and gray displaying the CDC Flu Model: Current Epidemic Growth Status based on emergency department visits as of January 20, 2026 where purple tones indicate “Growing” or “Likely Growing”, teal tones indicate “Declining” or “Likely Declining”, and gray indicates “Not Changing.” States without predictions are represented in white. “Growing” and “Likely Growing” states are represented by light and dark purple. “Growing” states are now throughout the country except in the Northeast region. Gray “Not Changing" states are in the Midwest. Footer: "Source: CDC, As of 1/20/26, PeoplesCDC.org"

Heading: "Flu Infections Growing or Likely Growing in 27 States" Along with “People’s CDC” logo. A map of the United States color-coded in shades of purple, teal and gray displaying the CDC Flu Model: Current Epidemic Growth Status based on emergency department visits as of January 20, 2026 where purple tones indicate “Growing” or “Likely Growing”, teal tones indicate “Declining” or “Likely Declining”, and gray indicates “Not Changing.” States without predictions are represented in white. “Growing” and “Likely Growing” states are represented by light and dark purple. “Growing” states are now throughout the country except in the Northeast region. Gray “Not Changing" states are in the Midwest. Footer: "Source: CDC, As of 1/20/26, PeoplesCDC.org"

Heading: "Variants" Along with the “People’s CDC” logo. Body text: "The CDC publishes SARS-CoV-2 variant proportions every four weeks on Tuesdays. As of January 16, 2026, the CDC’s wastewater variant tracking shows that variant XFG, AKA “Stratus,” still makes up a majority of infections, but its dominance seems to be dropping as it is predicted to account for 53% of all infections, the lowest percentage since August 2nd, 2025. Behind it, other XFG derivative variants such as XFG.14.1 (16%), XFG.14.1 (16%), XFG.1.1 (8%), and XFG.6 (8%) are gaining ground in the total infections they account for." Footer: "The Weather Report 1/27/26, peoplescdc.org"

Heading: "Variants" Along with the “People’s CDC” logo. Body text: "The CDC publishes SARS-CoV-2 variant proportions every four weeks on Tuesdays. As of January 16, 2026, the CDC’s wastewater variant tracking shows that variant XFG, AKA “Stratus,” still makes up a majority of infections, but its dominance seems to be dropping as it is predicted to account for 53% of all infections, the lowest percentage since August 2nd, 2025. Behind it, other XFG derivative variants such as XFG.14.1 (16%), XFG.14.1 (16%), XFG.1.1 (8%), and XFG.6 (8%) are gaining ground in the total infections they account for." Footer: "The Weather Report 1/27/26, peoplescdc.org"

This week, we will discuss the ICE OUT! General Strike in Minnesota — the first of its kind in almost 100 years, current COVID and flu surges, and threats to wastewater funding.

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Subtitle: "The Weather Report 1/27/26" Heading: "16 States Reporting “Very High” or “High”" A map of the United States color-coded in shades of blue and teal displaying SARS-CoV-2 Wastewater Viral Activity levels from CDC Data last updated on January 22, 202 with a time period of Jan 11th to Jan 17th. Deeper tones correlate to higher viral activity. Gray indicates “No Data” and stripes indicate “limited coverage” that is based on less than 5% of the population and may not be accurate. Blue and teal, which are visible in the Midwest and Northeast indicate “High” or “Very High” activity. States in the West, Southwest, and South are mostly “Very Low” or “Low.” Text above the map reads: 16 States Reporting “Very High” or “High.” There is no data for North Dakota or the U.S. Virgin Islands, and limited coverage for Arizona, Arkansas, Guam, Michigan and Mississippi. Footer: "Source: CDC, Time Period: 1/11-1/17/26, Data Updated: 1/22/26, PeoplesCDC.org"

Subtitle: "The Weather Report 1/27/26" Heading: "16 States Reporting “Very High” or “High”" A map of the United States color-coded in shades of blue and teal displaying SARS-CoV-2 Wastewater Viral Activity levels from CDC Data last updated on January 22, 202 with a time period of Jan 11th to Jan 17th. Deeper tones correlate to higher viral activity. Gray indicates “No Data” and stripes indicate “limited coverage” that is based on less than 5% of the population and may not be accurate. Blue and teal, which are visible in the Midwest and Northeast indicate “High” or “Very High” activity. States in the West, Southwest, and South are mostly “Very Low” or “Low.” Text above the map reads: 16 States Reporting “Very High” or “High.” There is no data for North Dakota or the U.S. Virgin Islands, and limited coverage for Arizona, Arkansas, Guam, Michigan and Mississippi. Footer: "Source: CDC, Time Period: 1/11-1/17/26, Data Updated: 1/22/26, PeoplesCDC.org"

Heading: "Minnesota ICE OUT! General Strike". Along with the “People’s CDC” logo. Body text: "Last Friday, January 23rd, tens of thousands of Minnesota residents marched on Minneapolis to participate in a “no work, no school, no shopping” action titled the “Day of Truth & Freedom.” Led by clergy leaders, the AFL-CIO — the state’s federation of 1000+ unions, and dozens of other local labor unions, the people of Minnesota took to the streets to demand that ICE “leave Minnesota, that the ICE officer who killed [Renee Nicole] Good be legally held accountable, [for] an end to additional federal funding for ICE, and for the agency to be investigated for human rights and constitutional violations.”" Footer: "The Weather Report 1/27/26, peoplescdc.org"

Heading: "Minnesota ICE OUT! General Strike". Along with the “People’s CDC” logo. Body text: "Last Friday, January 23rd, tens of thousands of Minnesota residents marched on Minneapolis to participate in a “no work, no school, no shopping” action titled the “Day of Truth & Freedom.” Led by clergy leaders, the AFL-CIO — the state’s federation of 1000+ unions, and dozens of other local labor unions, the people of Minnesota took to the streets to demand that ICE “leave Minnesota, that the ICE officer who killed [Renee Nicole] Good be legally held accountable, [for] an end to additional federal funding for ICE, and for the agency to be investigated for human rights and constitutional violations.”" Footer: "The Weather Report 1/27/26, peoplescdc.org"

Heading: "The Weather". Along with the “People’s CDC” logo. Body text: "The CDC-based wastewater map was last updated on January 22nd and depicts wastewater levels for the period January 11 - January 17, 2026, showing “very high” or “high” levels across 16 states, most of which are in the Midwest and on the East Coast. It shows “moderate” levels across 9 states, many of which are peppering the South (with the exception of Oklahoma, which is “very high”) and the East Coast. It shows “low” or “very low” levels across 24 states, Guam, and the District of Columbia, which includes the West and the Southern coastal region." Footer: "The Weather Report 1/27/26, peoplescdc.org"

Heading: "The Weather". Along with the “People’s CDC” logo. Body text: "The CDC-based wastewater map was last updated on January 22nd and depicts wastewater levels for the period January 11 - January 17, 2026, showing “very high” or “high” levels across 16 states, most of which are in the Midwest and on the East Coast. It shows “moderate” levels across 9 states, many of which are peppering the South (with the exception of Oklahoma, which is “very high”) and the East Coast. It shows “low” or “very low” levels across 24 states, Guam, and the District of Columbia, which includes the West and the Southern coastal region." Footer: "The Weather Report 1/27/26, peoplescdc.org"

Heading: "Wastewater Levels Begin A Decrease". Along with the “People’s CDC” logo. A line graph. The Y axis is COVID concentration levels from Very Low to Very High. The X axis are dates from Jan 18, 2025 through January 17, 2026. The line graph peaks in 2025 in January and September. Levels go down nationally in October, but begin a slight trending upward in late November 2025 reaching a peak in early January 2026. The Midwest and Northeast regions remain at “High” levels, the West is “Moderate,” and the South is “Low.” Footer: "The Weather Report 1/27/26, peoplescdc.org"

Heading: "Wastewater Levels Begin A Decrease". Along with the “People’s CDC” logo. A line graph. The Y axis is COVID concentration levels from Very Low to Very High. The X axis are dates from Jan 18, 2025 through January 17, 2026. The line graph peaks in 2025 in January and September. Levels go down nationally in October, but begin a slight trending upward in late November 2025 reaching a peak in early January 2026. The Midwest and Northeast regions remain at “High” levels, the West is “Moderate,” and the South is “Low.” Footer: "The Weather Report 1/27/26, peoplescdc.org"

This is the People’s CDC bi-weekly update for January 26, 2026! This Weather Report from the People’s CDC sheds light on the ongoing COVID pandemic and other public health crises in the United States.

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Header: "Take Action". Along with the “People’s CDC” logo. Body text: "Remove RFK Jr. petition: We continue to call for the removal of RFK Jr. Stand Up For Science has created its own petition calling for the removal of RFK Jr. as Secretary of Health and Human Services. We encourage you to read it and sign on. With the major increase in spread of COVID, flu, RSV, and measles in the US, we need to keep ourselves and our communities safe using KF94/KN95/N95 masking and as many layers of protection as possible. Our Safer Gathering Guide provides recommendations for safer meetings and gatherings. Please continue to share it!" Footer: "The Weather Report 1/18/26, peoplescdc.org"

Header: "Take Action". Along with the “People’s CDC” logo. Body text: "Remove RFK Jr. petition: We continue to call for the removal of RFK Jr. Stand Up For Science has created its own petition calling for the removal of RFK Jr. as Secretary of Health and Human Services. We encourage you to read it and sign on. With the major increase in spread of COVID, flu, RSV, and measles in the US, we need to keep ourselves and our communities safe using KF94/KN95/N95 masking and as many layers of protection as possible. Our Safer Gathering Guide provides recommendations for safer meetings and gatherings. Please continue to share it!" Footer: "The Weather Report 1/18/26, peoplescdc.org"

Header: “Get the WR in Your Inbox”. Along with the “People’s CDC” logo. Body text: "Access hyperlinks and read the full report on our website or subscribe to our Substack to receive the weekly report in your inbox: substack.com/peoplescdc Check out PeoplesCDC.org for more action items, petitions, and toolkits. With love, People’s CDC Weather Report" Footer: "The Weather Report 1/18/26, peoplescdc.org"

Header: “Get the WR in Your Inbox”. Along with the “People’s CDC” logo. Body text: "Access hyperlinks and read the full report on our website or subscribe to our Substack to receive the weekly report in your inbox: substack.com/peoplescdc Check out PeoplesCDC.org for more action items, petitions, and toolkits. With love, People’s CDC Weather Report" Footer: "The Weather Report 1/18/26, peoplescdc.org"

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Header: “People’s CDC” logo. A line graph’s title: “Wastewater levels may have reached peak.” The Y axis is COVID concentration levels from Very Low to Very High. The X-axis shows dates from Jan 4, 2025, through January 3, 2026—the line graph peaks in January, August, September, and December 2025. Levels decline nationally in October but begin a slight upward trend in late November 2025, slight decrease, and then a substantial increase in December 206. Text at the bottom: “People’s CDC. Source: CDC." Footer: "The Weather Report 1/18/26, peoplescdc.org"

Header: “People’s CDC” logo. A line graph’s title: “Wastewater levels may have reached peak.” The Y axis is COVID concentration levels from Very Low to Very High. The X-axis shows dates from Jan 4, 2025, through January 3, 2026—the line graph peaks in January, August, September, and December 2025. Levels decline nationally in October but begin a slight upward trend in late November 2025, slight decrease, and then a substantial increase in December 206. Text at the bottom: “People’s CDC. Source: CDC." Footer: "The Weather Report 1/18/26, peoplescdc.org"

Header: "Emergency Room Use" Along with the “People’s CDC” logo. Body text: "Another sign of the profound impact of COVID is the percentage of emergency room visits involving a new COVID diagnosis. According to the CDC, the proportion of Emergency Room visits involving a COVID diagnosis has increased to 0.9% on January 3rd from 0.4% on December 6th, an increase indicating the severity of COVID among the general population." Footer: "The Weather Report 1/18/26, peoplescdc.org"

Header: "Emergency Room Use" Along with the “People’s CDC” logo. Body text: "Another sign of the profound impact of COVID is the percentage of emergency room visits involving a new COVID diagnosis. According to the CDC, the proportion of Emergency Room visits involving a COVID diagnosis has increased to 0.9% on January 3rd from 0.4% on December 6th, an increase indicating the severity of COVID among the general population." Footer: "The Weather Report 1/18/26, peoplescdc.org"

Header: "Vaccines and Treatment". Along with the “People’s CDC” logo. Body text: "Vaccination with the most updated boosters of COVID, flu, and RSV remains safe and effective at decreasing one’s risk for death and hospitalization from these diseases. It is essential that we all stay up to date with the latest available vaccination. The CDC’s free vaccine finder tool, vaccines.gov, remains broken, but many pharmacies and local health departments offer these vaccines. When you arrive at your appointment, ask the pharmacist to confirm whether your insurance will cover the full cost." Footer: "The Weather Report 1/18/26, peoplescdc.org"

Header: "Vaccines and Treatment". Along with the “People’s CDC” logo. Body text: "Vaccination with the most updated boosters of COVID, flu, and RSV remains safe and effective at decreasing one’s risk for death and hospitalization from these diseases. It is essential that we all stay up to date with the latest available vaccination. The CDC’s free vaccine finder tool, vaccines.gov, remains broken, but many pharmacies and local health departments offer these vaccines. When you arrive at your appointment, ask the pharmacist to confirm whether your insurance will cover the full cost." Footer: "The Weather Report 1/18/26, peoplescdc.org"

Header: "Wins". Along with the “People’s CDC” logo. Body text: "Nearly 15,000 nurses walked off the job this week in New York City in the largest nursing strike in NYC history. The striking nurses, organized by the New York State Nurses Association, are demanding pay increases, staffing guarantees, and protections against workplace violence. An additional 750 nurses in Flint, Michigan, organized by Teamsters Local 332, have been on strike for over 130 days. These nurses work at the Henry Ford Genesys hospital and are rightfully demanding safer nurse-to-patient staffing ratios that will benefit both nurses and patients." Footer: "The Weather Report 1/18/26, peoplescdc.org"

Header: "Wins". Along with the “People’s CDC” logo. Body text: "Nearly 15,000 nurses walked off the job this week in New York City in the largest nursing strike in NYC history. The striking nurses, organized by the New York State Nurses Association, are demanding pay increases, staffing guarantees, and protections against workplace violence. An additional 750 nurses in Flint, Michigan, organized by Teamsters Local 332, have been on strike for over 130 days. These nurses work at the Henry Ford Genesys hospital and are rightfully demanding safer nurse-to-patient staffing ratios that will benefit both nurses and patients." Footer: "The Weather Report 1/18/26, peoplescdc.org"

Exercise Precautions as COVID levels are High Across the US, Take Action Demanding for the Removal of RFK Jr., and No Cost Access to Paxlovid Renewed One Year

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Header: “The Weather Report 1/18/26." A map of the United States color-coded in shades of blue and teal displaying SARS-CoV-2 Wastewater Viral Activity levels from CDC Data last updated on Jan 8, 2026 with title, “21 States Reporting “Very High” or “High.” Deeper tones correlate to higher viral activity. Gray indicates “No Data,” and stripes indicate “limited coverage,” which is based on less than 5% of the population and may not be accurate. Much of the map, including many states in the Northeast, Midwest, have darker shades of color indicating higher concentrations while Western states and coastal Southern states appear in light green, indicating “Low” or “Very Low” concentrations. There is no data for North Dakota, Oregon, or the U.S. Virgin Islands, and limited coverage for Arkansas, New York, Mississippi, Michigan, Missouri, Oklahoma, and Guam. Text at the bottom: “People’s CDC. Source: CDC.”

Header: “The Weather Report 1/18/26." A map of the United States color-coded in shades of blue and teal displaying SARS-CoV-2 Wastewater Viral Activity levels from CDC Data last updated on Jan 8, 2026 with title, “21 States Reporting “Very High” or “High.” Deeper tones correlate to higher viral activity. Gray indicates “No Data,” and stripes indicate “limited coverage,” which is based on less than 5% of the population and may not be accurate. Much of the map, including many states in the Northeast, Midwest, have darker shades of color indicating higher concentrations while Western states and coastal Southern states appear in light green, indicating “Low” or “Very Low” concentrations. There is no data for North Dakota, Oregon, or the U.S. Virgin Islands, and limited coverage for Arkansas, New York, Mississippi, Michigan, Missouri, Oklahoma, and Guam. Text at the bottom: “People’s CDC. Source: CDC.”

Header: "Vaccination Updates". Along with the “People’s CDC” logo. Body text: "On Monday, January 5, Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. announced unprecedented changes to the childhood vaccination schedule. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) decreased the number of diseases for which they recommend routine vaccination. Previously, the CDC recommended vaccines to protect against 17 diseases and now they recommend vaccines against only 11 diseases." Footer: "The Weather Report 1/18/26, peoplescdc.org"

Header: "Vaccination Updates". Along with the “People’s CDC” logo. Body text: "On Monday, January 5, Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. announced unprecedented changes to the childhood vaccination schedule. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) decreased the number of diseases for which they recommend routine vaccination. Previously, the CDC recommended vaccines to protect against 17 diseases and now they recommend vaccines against only 11 diseases." Footer: "The Weather Report 1/18/26, peoplescdc.org"

Header: "Vaccination Updates". Along with the “People’s CDC” logo. Body text: "Although Hepatitis A and B, RSV, rotavirus, HPV, and meningococcal disease are no longer federally recommended for all children, many state and local public health departments continue to routinely recommend them for all children. The CDC’s update also rescinded the recommendation that everyone over 6 months receive flu and COVID-19 vaccinations, amidst one of the worst flu seasons in years." Footer: "The Weather Report 1/18/26, peoplescdc.org"

Header: "Vaccination Updates". Along with the “People’s CDC” logo. Body text: "Although Hepatitis A and B, RSV, rotavirus, HPV, and meningococcal disease are no longer federally recommended for all children, many state and local public health departments continue to routinely recommend them for all children. The CDC’s update also rescinded the recommendation that everyone over 6 months receive flu and COVID-19 vaccinations, amidst one of the worst flu seasons in years." Footer: "The Weather Report 1/18/26, peoplescdc.org"

Header: "The Weather" Along with the “People’s CDC” logo. Body text: "Wastewater levels for COVID have reached “high” for parts of the US. The CDC-based wastewater map was updated on January 8, and it shows “very high” levels in 9 states, “high” levels in 12 states, “moderate” levels in 10 states, “low” levels in 6 states, and “very low” levels in 13 states and territories. Seven states report limited coverage: only some of the state’s wastewater centers are reporting, so the data are based on less than 5% of the population, and they may not be accurate for the entire state." Footer: "The Weather Report 1/18/26, peoplescdc.org"

Header: "The Weather" Along with the “People’s CDC” logo. Body text: "Wastewater levels for COVID have reached “high” for parts of the US. The CDC-based wastewater map was updated on January 8, and it shows “very high” levels in 9 states, “high” levels in 12 states, “moderate” levels in 10 states, “low” levels in 6 states, and “very low” levels in 13 states and territories. Seven states report limited coverage: only some of the state’s wastewater centers are reporting, so the data are based on less than 5% of the population, and they may not be accurate for the entire state." Footer: "The Weather Report 1/18/26, peoplescdc.org"

This is the People’s CDC bi-weekly update for January 15, 2026! This Brief Weather Report from the People’s CDC sheds light on the ongoing COVID pandemic and other public health crises in the United States.

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