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Calculated Shard: 45 (from laksa004)

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curl -X POST \
  'http://laksa045.int.ahrefs:8124/' \
  -H 'Content-Type: text/plain' \
  -H 'X-ClickHouse-Database: crawler3' \
  -H 'Authorization: Basic YXBpOg==' \
  -d 'SELECT getAhrefsURLFromUnparsed(src_unparsed) AS found_url, ifNull(toUnixTimestamp(download_stamp), 0) AS crawl_time, ifNull(toUnixTimestamp(props_url_first_seen), 0) AS first_indexed_time, download_http_code AS http_code, src_unparsed AS src_unparsed, src_root_hash AS src_root_hash, history_drop_reason AS history_drop_reason, meta_title AS meta_title, meta_descriptions AS meta_descriptions, attrs_boilerpipe_text AS attrs_boilerpipe_text, attrs_markdown AS attrs_markdown, attrs_readable_markdown AS attrs_readable_markdown, meta_canonical AS meta_canonical FROM crawler3.page_info_local FINAL PREWHERE (src_root_hash, src_unparsed) IN ((getAhrefsRootHashFromUnparsed(getAhrefsUnparsedNoserviceFromURL(\'https://www.cidrap.umn.edu/rising-covid-levels-europe-especially-affect-seniors\')), getAhrefsUnparsedNoserviceFromURL(\'https://www.cidrap.umn.edu/rising-covid-levels-europe-especially-affect-seniors\'))) FORMAT JSONEachRow'

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{"found_url":"https:\/\/www.cidrap.umn.edu\/rising-covid-levels-europe-especially-affect-seniors","crawl_time":1760892161,"first_indexed_time":1671036946,"http_code":200,"src_unparsed":"edu,umn!cidrap,www,\/rising-covid-levels-europe-especially-affect-seniors s443","src_root_hash":"1624480930799954845","history_drop_reason":null,"meta_title":"Rising COVID levels in Europe especially affect seniors | CIDRAP","meta_descriptions":[],"attrs_boilerpipe_text":"COVID activity continued to rise in many European countries last week, up 14% compared to the previous week, in people ages 65 and older, the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC) said today in a  regular update . In the United States, COVID indicators continue to fall, with the BA.5 Omicron variant still dominant, but newer subvariants are slowly making more of a mark. Europe's seniors account for most new hospitalizations The pooled rate in Europe for all age-groups has been rising for the past 3 weeks, and the impact on seniors is leading to rising hospital indicators. However, deaths—often a lagging indicator—continue to fall, and the ECDC noted that deaths declined 10% last week compared to the week before. The agency said forecasts predict that deaths will start showing an increasing trend in the middle of October. The ECDC said the rise in cases is likely due to changes in population mixing following the summer break, with no indication that the rise is linked to changes in circulating SAR-CoV-2 variants. Similarly, the United Kingdom's  Health Security Agency (HSA)  yesterday said most COVID indicators rose last week, with hospital admissions still highest in people ages 85 and older. Susan Hopkins, MBBCh, the HSA's chief medical officer, said the further increases are concerning, with hospitalization rates at their highest levels in months. \"Outbreaks in hospitals and care homes are also on the rise,\" she said. Denmark's cases rose last week in all five of its regions, the  Statens Serum Institut  said yesterday in an update. Hospitalizations are also rising, with people ages 70 to 89 making up the largest proportion of new COVID admissions. However, officials added that intensive care unit (ICU) admissions remain very low. Deaths are also rising, but there is no excess mortality in the population. Small shifts continue with US Omicron subvariants The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) in its latest variant proportion updates said the percentage of BA.5 continues to decline slowly, as newer Omicron subvariants erode a bit of its dominance. The BA.5 proportion dropped from 81.5% to 79.2% of sequenced samples. Meanwhile, the BF.7 subvariant rose from 3.3% to 4.6%, BA.2.72 rose from 1.5% to a share of 1.8%, and BA.4.6 rising slightly from 12.7% to 13.6%. The 7-day average for new daily cases was at  43,692 yesterday , the CDC said yesterday, down from a 7-day average of 47,112 reported a week ago. Hospitalizations and deaths also continued downward trends. A new report from the  Kaiser Family Foundation  found that, from April through July, US COVID deaths increased for all ages, but rose faster for older adults and stayed high through August. Deaths fell slightly in September, but remained at a higher level than for April and May. So far,  11.5 million  people have received the updated COVID booster, up from 7.5 million the previous week. In other US developments, a new  Pew Research Center  survey this week revealed mixed reviews from the public about US health officials' response to COVID. In one of the main findings, 51% said the CDC and other groups did a good job communicating, but 49% gave officials fair or poor marks. Many respondents, however, said interference from elected officials hampers public health officials' response.","attrs_markdown":"Menu\n\n- [News](https:\/\/www.cidrap.umn.edu\/)\n- [Topics & ProjectsToggle submenu](https:\/\/www.cidrap.umn.edu\/rising-covid-levels-europe-especially-affect-seniors#mm-2)\n  - [Antimicrobial Resistance](https:\/\/www.cidrap.umn.edu\/antimicrobial-stewardship)\n  - [COVID-19](https:\/\/www.cidrap.umn.edu\/covid-19)\n  - [Chronic Wasting Disease](https:\/\/www.cidrap.umn.edu\/chronic-wasting-disease)\n  - [Influenza](https:\/\/www.cidrap.umn.edu\/influenza-general)\n  - [Resilient Drug Supply](https:\/\/www.cidrap.umn.edu\/resilient-drug-supply)\n  - [Coronavirus Vaccines Roadmap](https:\/\/www.cidrap.umn.edu\/coronavirus-vaccines-roadmap)\n  - [Influenza Vaccines Roadmap](https:\/\/ivr.cidrap.umn.edu\/ \"(opens in a new window)\")\n  - [Roadmaps for Priority Pathogens](https:\/\/www.cidrap.umn.edu\/roadmap-development)\n  - [Vaccine Integrity Project](https:\/\/www.cidrap.umn.edu\/vaccine-integrity-project)\n  - 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[Osterholm Update](https:\/\/www.cidrap.umn.edu\/osterholm-update)\n  Podcasts\n- [Newsletters](https:\/\/www.cidrap.umn.edu\/newsletter)\n- - [About CIDRAP](https:\/\/www.cidrap.umn.edu\/about-cidrap)\n  - [CIDRAP in the News](https:\/\/www.cidrap.umn.edu\/cidrap-news)\n  - [Our Staff](https:\/\/www.cidrap.umn.edu\/about-us\/cidrap-staff)\n  - [Our Director](https:\/\/www.cidrap.umn.edu\/michael-t-osterholdm-phd-mph)\n  - [Osterholm in the Press](https:\/\/www.cidrap.umn.edu\/osterholm-quotes)\n  - [Shop Merchandise](https:\/\/www.mnalumnimarket.com\/collections\/cidrap?utm_source=website&utm_medium=website&utm_campaign=CIDRAPdonate&utm_content=CIDRAP \"(opens in a new window)\")\n  - [Contact Us](https:\/\/www.cidrap.umn.edu\/contact-us)\n  About\n\nSearch\n\n- [Support](https:\/\/www.cidrap.umn.edu\/support)\n\n[Menu](https:\/\/www.cidrap.umn.edu\/rising-covid-levels-europe-especially-affect-seniors#off-canvas \"Menu\")\n\n# Rising COVID levels in Europe especially affect seniors\nLisa Schnirring \\| News Editor \\| CIDRAP News\n\nOctober 7, 2022\n\n[COVID-19](https:\/\/www.cidrap.umn.edu\/covid-19)\n\n![Older man lying down checking his temperature](https:\/\/www.cidrap.umn.edu\/sites\/default\/files\/styles\/article_detail\/public\/images\/news\/older_man_lying_down_checking_temp.jpg?itok=24o9BY4M)\n\n![Older man lying down checking his temperature](https:\/\/www.cidrap.umn.edu\/sites\/default\/files\/styles\/thumbnail\/public\/media\/article\/older_man_lying_down_checking_temp.jpg?itok=jKoNLjZ4)\n\n> lakshmiprasad S \/ iStock\n\nShare\n\nCOVID activity continued to rise in many European countries last week, up 14% compared to the previous week, in people ages 65 and older, the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC) said today in a [regular update](https:\/\/www.ecdc.europa.eu\/en\/covid-19\/country-overviews \"(opens in a new window)\").\n\nIn the United States, COVID indicators continue to fall, with the BA.5 Omicron variant still dominant, but newer subvariants are slowly making more of a mark.\n\n### Europe's seniors account for most new hospitalizations\nThe pooled rate in Europe for all age-groups has been rising for the past 3 weeks, and the impact on seniors is leading to rising hospital indicators.\n\nHowever, deaths—often a lagging indicator—continue to fall, and the ECDC noted that deaths declined 10% last week compared to the week before. The agency said forecasts predict that deaths will start showing an increasing trend in the middle of October.\n\nThe ECDC said the rise in cases is likely due to changes in population mixing following the summer break, with no indication that the rise is linked to changes in circulating SAR-CoV-2 variants.\n\nSimilarly, the United Kingdom's [Health Security Agency (HSA)](https:\/\/twitter.com\/UKHSA\/status\/1578029658221989890 \"(opens in a new window)\") yesterday said most COVID indicators rose last week, with hospital admissions still highest in people ages 85 and older.\n\nSusan Hopkins, MBBCh, the HSA's chief medical officer, said the further increases are concerning, with hospitalization rates at their highest levels in months. \"Outbreaks in hospitals and care homes are also on the rise,\" she said.\n\nDenmark's cases rose last week in all five of its regions, the [Statens Serum Institut](https:\/\/www.ssi.dk\/aktuelt\/nyheder\/2022\/efteraaret-er-godt-i-gang-og-flere-smittes-med-covid-19 \"(opens in a new window)\") said yesterday in an update. Hospitalizations are also rising, with people ages 70 to 89 making up the largest proportion of new COVID admissions. However, officials added that intensive care unit (ICU) admissions remain very low. Deaths are also rising, but there is no excess mortality in the population.\n\n### Small shifts continue with US Omicron subvariants\nThe US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) in its latest variant proportion updates said the percentage of BA.5 continues to decline slowly, as newer Omicron subvariants erode a bit of its dominance. The BA.5 proportion dropped from 81.5% to 79.2% of sequenced samples. Meanwhile, the BF.7 subvariant rose from 3.3% to 4.6%, BA.2.72 rose from 1.5% to a share of 1.8%, and BA.4.6 rising slightly from 12.7% to 13.6%.\n\nThe 7-day average for new daily cases was at [43,692 yesterday](https:\/\/covid.cdc.gov\/covid-data-tracker\/#datatracker-home \"(opens in a new window)\"), the CDC said yesterday, down from a 7-day average of 47,112 reported a week ago. Hospitalizations and deaths also continued downward trends.\n\nA new report from the [Kaiser Family Foundation](https:\/\/www.kff.org\/coronavirus-covid-19\/issue-brief\/deaths-among-older-adults-due-to-covid-19-jumped-during-the-summer-of-2022-before-falling-somewhat-in-september\/?utm_campaign=KFF-2022-Coronavirus&utm_medium=email&_hsmi=228668125&_hsenc=p2ANqtz-8EQKVOuOzKvxsPFMpItJ1dGl_ZrS6rypd-4qeDyDWsJhpn2FO3ISFcOG_xnm5JTFBmLS3szP6QpTXjL2nFmunBOXFnfA&utm_content=228668125&utm_source=hs_email \"(opens in a new window)\") found that, from April through July, US COVID deaths increased for all ages, but rose faster for older adults and stayed high through August. Deaths fell slightly in September, but remained at a higher level than for April and May.\n\nSo far, [11\\.5 million](https:\/\/covid.cdc.gov\/covid-data-tracker\/#vaccinations_vacc-people-additional-dose-totalpop \"(opens in a new window)\") people have received the updated COVID booster, up from 7.5 million the previous week.\n\nIn other US developments, a new [Pew Research Center](https:\/\/www.pewresearch.org\/science\/2022\/10\/05\/lack-of-preparedness-among-top-reactions-americans-have-to-public-health-officials-covid-19-response\/?utm_content=buffer35139&utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter.com&utm_campaign=buffer \"(opens in a new window)\") survey this week revealed mixed reviews from the public about US health officials' response to COVID. In one of the main findings, 51% said the CDC and other groups did a good job communicating, but 49% gave officials fair or poor marks. 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Boilerpipe Text	COVID activity continued to rise in many European countries last week, up 14% compared to the previous week, in people ages 65 and older, the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC) said today in a regular update . In the United States, COVID indicators continue to fall, with the BA.5 Omicron variant still dominant, but newer subvariants are slowly making more of a mark. Europe's seniors account for most new hospitalizations The pooled rate in Europe for all age-groups has been rising for the past 3 weeks, and the impact on seniors is leading to rising hospital indicators. However, deaths—often a lagging indicator—continue to fall, and the ECDC noted that deaths declined 10% last week compared to the week before. The agency said forecasts predict that deaths will start showing an increasing trend in the middle of October. The ECDC said the rise in cases is likely due to changes in population mixing following the summer break, with no indication that the rise is linked to changes in circulating SAR-CoV-2 variants. Similarly, the United Kingdom's Health Security Agency (HSA) yesterday said most COVID indicators rose last week, with hospital admissions still highest in people ages 85 and older. Susan Hopkins, MBBCh, the HSA's chief medical officer, said the further increases are concerning, with hospitalization rates at their highest levels in months. "Outbreaks in hospitals and care homes are also on the rise," she said. Denmark's cases rose last week in all five of its regions, the Statens Serum Institut said yesterday in an update. Hospitalizations are also rising, with people ages 70 to 89 making up the largest proportion of new COVID admissions. However, officials added that intensive care unit (ICU) admissions remain very low. Deaths are also rising, but there is no excess mortality in the population. Small shifts continue with US Omicron subvariants The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) in its latest variant proportion updates said the percentage of BA.5 continues to decline slowly, as newer Omicron subvariants erode a bit of its dominance. The BA.5 proportion dropped from 81.5% to 79.2% of sequenced samples. Meanwhile, the BF.7 subvariant rose from 3.3% to 4.6%, BA.2.72 rose from 1.5% to a share of 1.8%, and BA.4.6 rising slightly from 12.7% to 13.6%. The 7-day average for new daily cases was at 43,692 yesterday , the CDC said yesterday, down from a 7-day average of 47,112 reported a week ago. Hospitalizations and deaths also continued downward trends. A new report from the Kaiser Family Foundation found that, from April through July, US COVID deaths increased for all ages, but rose faster for older adults and stayed high through August. Deaths fell slightly in September, but remained at a higher level than for April and May. So far, 11.5 million people have received the updated COVID booster, up from 7.5 million the previous week. In other US developments, a new Pew Research Center survey this week revealed mixed reviews from the public about US health officials' response to COVID. In one of the main findings, 51% said the CDC and other groups did a good job communicating, but 49% gave officials fair or poor marks. Many respondents, however, said interference from elected officials hampers public health officials' response.
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In the United States, COVID indicators continue to fall, with the BA.5 Omicron variant still dominant, but newer subvariants are slowly making more of a mark. ### Europe's seniors account for most new hospitalizations The pooled rate in Europe for all age-groups has been rising for the past 3 weeks, and the impact on seniors is leading to rising hospital indicators. However, deaths—often a lagging indicator—continue to fall, and the ECDC noted that deaths declined 10% last week compared to the week before. The agency said forecasts predict that deaths will start showing an increasing trend in the middle of October. The ECDC said the rise in cases is likely due to changes in population mixing following the summer break, with no indication that the rise is linked to changes in circulating SAR-CoV-2 variants. Similarly, the United Kingdom's [Health Security Agency (HSA)](https://twitter.com/UKHSA/status/1578029658221989890 "(opens in a new window)") yesterday said most COVID indicators rose last week, with hospital admissions still highest in people ages 85 and older. Susan Hopkins, MBBCh, the HSA's chief medical officer, said the further increases are concerning, with hospitalization rates at their highest levels in months. "Outbreaks in hospitals and care homes are also on the rise," she said. Denmark's cases rose last week in all five of its regions, the [Statens Serum Institut](https://www.ssi.dk/aktuelt/nyheder/2022/efteraaret-er-godt-i-gang-og-flere-smittes-med-covid-19 "(opens in a new window)") said yesterday in an update. Hospitalizations are also rising, with people ages 70 to 89 making up the largest proportion of new COVID admissions. However, officials added that intensive care unit (ICU) admissions remain very low. Deaths are also rising, but there is no excess mortality in the population. ### Small shifts continue with US Omicron subvariants The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) in its latest variant proportion updates said the percentage of BA.5 continues to decline slowly, as newer Omicron subvariants erode a bit of its dominance. The BA.5 proportion dropped from 81.5% to 79.2% of sequenced samples. Meanwhile, the BF.7 subvariant rose from 3.3% to 4.6%, BA.2.72 rose from 1.5% to a share of 1.8%, and BA.4.6 rising slightly from 12.7% to 13.6%. The 7-day average for new daily cases was at [43,692 yesterday](https://covid.cdc.gov/covid-data-tracker/#datatracker-home "(opens in a new window)"), the CDC said yesterday, down from a 7-day average of 47,112 reported a week ago. Hospitalizations and deaths also continued downward trends. A new report from the [Kaiser Family Foundation](https://www.kff.org/coronavirus-covid-19/issue-brief/deaths-among-older-adults-due-to-covid-19-jumped-during-the-summer-of-2022-before-falling-somewhat-in-september/?utm_campaign=KFF-2022-Coronavirus&utm_medium=email&_hsmi=228668125&_hsenc=p2ANqtz-8EQKVOuOzKvxsPFMpItJ1dGl_ZrS6rypd-4qeDyDWsJhpn2FO3ISFcOG_xnm5JTFBmLS3szP6QpTXjL2nFmunBOXFnfA&utm_content=228668125&utm_source=hs_email "(opens in a new window)") found that, from April through July, US COVID deaths increased for all ages, but rose faster for older adults and stayed high through August. Deaths fell slightly in September, but remained at a higher level than for April and May. So far, [11\.5 million](https://covid.cdc.gov/covid-data-tracker/#vaccinations_vacc-people-additional-dose-totalpop "(opens in a new window)") people have received the updated COVID booster, up from 7.5 million the previous week. 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](https://www.cidrap.umn.edu/sites/default/files/styles/hand_curated_related_teaser/public/article/iStock-2190554549.jpg?itok=gb2vMZZz)](https://www.cidrap.umn.edu/covid-19/cdc-announces-changes-covid-childhood-vaccines-touting-informed-consent) [Nearly 1 in 3 adults with severe long COVID have rare heart-rhythm disorder, data suggest October 6, 2025 Mary Van Beusekom ![Woman with dizziness](https://www.cidrap.umn.edu/sites/default/files/styles/hand_curated_related_teaser/public/article/POTS.png?itok=AW1GqvIY)](https://www.cidrap.umn.edu/covid-19/nearly-1-3-adults-severe-long-covid-have-rare-heart-rhythm-disorder-data-suggest) [Trial: Paxlovid retreatment after COVID rebound tied to faster drop in viral RNA but no clinical benefit October 2, 2025 Mary Van Beusekom ![Man taking pill](https://www.cidrap.umn.edu/sites/default/files/styles/hand_curated_related_teaser/public/article/Taking%20antiviral_0.png?itok=v1xRUNL4)](https://www.cidrap.umn.edu/covid-19/trial-paxlovid-retreatment-after-covid-rebound-tied-faster-drop-viral-rna-no-clinical) [Study finds no link between mRNA COVID vaccines early in pregnancy and birth defects October 15, 2025 Mary Van Beusekom ![Mom and infant](https://www.cidrap.umn.edu/sites/default/files/styles/hand_curated_related_teaser/public/article/Infant%20with%20mom.png?itok=E5tPXbU4)](https://www.cidrap.umn.edu/covid-19/study-finds-no-link-between-mrna-covid-vaccines-early-pregnancy-and-birth-defects) [Report proposes new framework to prepare for future pandemics October 14, 2025 Chris Dall ![Healthcare worker testing for fever](https://www.cidrap.umn.edu/sites/default/files/styles/hand_curated_related_teaser/public/article/iStock-1216924679.jpg?itok=RMnSiz3s)](https://www.cidrap.umn.edu/public-health/report-proposes-new-framework-prepare-future-pandemics) [Severe COVID may carry higher risk of long-term conditions requiring hospitalization through 6 months October 10, 2025 Mary Van Beusekom ![Woman lying in bed](https://www.cidrap.umn.edu/sites/default/files/styles/hand_curated_related_teaser/public/article/In%20rumpled%20bed.png?itok=34pN1HtY)](https://www.cidrap.umn.edu/covid-19/severe-covid-may-carry-higher-risk-long-term-conditions-requiring-hospitalization-through) [Data suggest 29% to 64% efficacy of 2024-25 COVID vaccine against poor outcomes in US veterans October 10, 2025 Mary Van Beusekom ![Veteran in the hospital](https://www.cidrap.umn.edu/sites/default/files/styles/hand_curated_related_teaser/public/article/Veteran.png?itok=Gi5JBRHf)](https://www.cidrap.umn.edu/covid-19/data-suggest-29-64-efficacy-2024-25-covid-vaccine-against-poor-outcomes-us-veterans) [Data: Pediatric hospital strain amid 2022-23 respiratory virus season not tied to decline in beds October 8, 2025 Mary Van Beusekom ![Boy in hospital ](https://www.cidrap.umn.edu/sites/default/files/styles/hand_curated_related_teaser/public/article/PICU.png?itok=uI6KNOkK)](https://www.cidrap.umn.edu/respiratory-syncytial-virus-rsv/data-pediatric-hospital-strain-amid-2022-23-respiratory-virus) [CDC announces changes to COVID, childhood vaccines, touting 'informed consent' October 6, 2025 Stephanie Soucheray ![informed patient consent ](https://www.cidrap.umn.edu/sites/default/files/styles/hand_curated_related_teaser/public/article/iStock-2190554549.jpg?itok=gb2vMZZz)](https://www.cidrap.umn.edu/covid-19/cdc-announces-changes-covid-childhood-vaccines-touting-informed-consent) [Nearly 1 in 3 adults with severe long COVID have rare heart-rhythm disorder, data suggest October 6, 2025 Mary Van Beusekom ![Woman with dizziness](https://www.cidrap.umn.edu/sites/default/files/styles/hand_curated_related_teaser/public/article/POTS.png?itok=AW1GqvIY)](https://www.cidrap.umn.edu/covid-19/nearly-1-3-adults-severe-long-covid-have-rare-heart-rhythm-disorder-data-suggest) [Trial: Paxlovid retreatment after COVID rebound tied to faster drop in viral RNA but no clinical benefit October 2, 2025 Mary Van Beusekom ![Man taking pill](https://www.cidrap.umn.edu/sites/default/files/styles/hand_curated_related_teaser/public/article/Taking%20antiviral_0.png?itok=v1xRUNL4)](https://www.cidrap.umn.edu/covid-19/trial-paxlovid-retreatment-after-covid-rebound-tied-faster-drop-viral-rna-no-clinical) ## This week's top reads 1. [Two new H9N2 avian flu cases reported in China All 21 cases in 2025 have been reported from mainland China. Stephanie Soucheray October 14, 2025](https://www.cidrap.umn.edu/avian-influenza-bird-flu/two-new-h9n2-avian-flu-cases-reported-china) 2. [Japan sees early flu activity, with school closures Japan typically reports increased influenza activity at the end of November. Stephanie Soucheray October 14, 2025](https://www.cidrap.umn.edu/influenza-general/japan-sees-early-flu-activity-school-closures) 3. [Flurry of H5N1 activity noted in commercial poultry, wild birds Over the last 30 days, highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) has been confirmed in 38 flocks. Stephanie Soucheray October 9, 2025 ![turkeys in cages](https://www.cidrap.umn.edu/sites/default/files/styles/article_teaser/public/article/iStock-1138217573.jpg?itok=1u7X_D2X)](https://www.cidrap.umn.edu/avian-influenza-bird-flu/flurry-h5n1-activity-noted-commercial-poultry-wild-birds) 4. [HEPA purifiers not tied to less viral exposure in elementary classrooms, analysis finds HEPA purifiers were associated with a 33% decrease in viral diversity, but the reduction wasn't linked to fewer school absences. Mary Van Beusekom October 13, 2025 ![HEPA purifier](https://www.cidrap.umn.edu/sites/default/files/styles/article_teaser/public/article/HEPA%20purifier.png?itok=34LU7yo6)](https://www.cidrap.umn.edu/influenza-general/hepa-purifiers-not-tied-less-viral-exposure-elementary-classrooms-analysis-finds) 5. [Chaos following mass firings, rehirings at CDC President Trump signaled he would use the government shutdown to lay off "a lot" of federal workers. Stephanie Soucheray October 13, 2025 ![cdc building ](https://www.cidrap.umn.edu/sites/default/files/styles/article_teaser/public/article/iStock-1923650950.jpg?itok=Uw7-vay0)](https://www.cidrap.umn.edu/public-health/chaos-following-mass-firings-rehirings-cdc) 6. [More measles in South Carolina as US nears 1,600 confirmed cases South Carolina officials say all new case-patients were in quarantine before they contracted the disease. Stephanie Soucheray October 15, 2025 ![measles on boy's neck and face](https://www.cidrap.umn.edu/sites/default/files/styles/article_teaser/public/article/iStock-2152300024_0.jpg?itok=xZuHTvjl)](https://www.cidrap.umn.edu/measles/more-measles-south-carolina-us-nears-1600-confirmed-cases) 7. [First locally acquired US case of more severe clade 1 mpox identified in California The clade 1 case is the nation's first in a person with no recent travel history and the seventh clade 1 case in the country. Mary Van Beusekom October 16, 2025 ![Gonorrhea pathogen](https://www.cidrap.umn.edu/sites/default/files/styles/article_teaser/public/article/Lesions%20on%20hand.png?itok=mH5Biwve)](https://www.cidrap.umn.edu/mpox/first-locally-acquired-us-case-more-severe-clade-1-mpox-identified-california) 8. [Severe COVID may carry higher risk of long-term conditions requiring hospitalization through 6 months The excess risk was primarily seen among COVID-19 survivors who were hospitalized for their infections. Mary Van Beusekom October 10, 2025 ![Woman lying in bed](https://www.cidrap.umn.edu/sites/default/files/styles/article_teaser/public/article/In%20rumpled%20bed.png?itok=F0v8fOcO)](https://www.cidrap.umn.edu/covid-19/severe-covid-may-carry-higher-risk-long-term-conditions-requiring-hospitalization-through) 9. [Researchers: Live H5N1 avian flu can survive in raw-milk cheese for up to 6 months Infectious virus persisted throughout the cheese-making process and aging in cheeses made with raw milk at pH levels above 5.0. Mary Van Beusekom October 9, 2025](https://www.cidrap.umn.edu/avian-influenza-bird-flu/researchers-live-h5n1-avian-flu-can-survive-raw-milk-cheese-6-months) 10. [Two more measles cases confirmed in Minnesota Last year Minnesota reported 70 measles cases, but 0 in 2023. 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