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A CDC watchdog and public health advocacy and health justice group. peoplescdc.org Vaccine Comment Template: peoplescdc.substack.com/p/vaccine-a…

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People's CDC @peoplescdc.org · 28/09/2026
COVID levels continue to rise across the country, the health impacts of 9/11 25 years later, and the ongoing spread of Ebola in the DRC.
Heading: "“Very High” in Texas and Virgin Islands 
“High” in Washington, California, and Florida"

Subheading: "The Weather Report 9/21/26"

A COVID wastewater map of the United States based on the CDC’s data. Heading level two text: “COVID Wastewater Map.” Subheading text: “September 6  - September 12, 2026.”

Texas and the Virgin Islands are experiencing “very high” levels. Washington, California, and Florida are experiencing “high” levels. Nevada, Mississippi, Alabama, North Carolina, South Carolina, Kentucky, Massachusetts, and Hawaii are experiencing “moderate” levels. Much of the Midwest and Northeast is experiencing “low” levels. A few states scattered across the country are experiencing “very low” levels. Montana, North Dakota, Arizona, and Guam are gray meaning “limited/no data.”

Footer: "Source: CDC, Data Updated: 9/17/26, PeoplesCDC.org"Heading: "“Very High” in Texas and Virgin Islands 
“High” in Washington, California, and Florida"

Subheading: "The Weather Report 9/21/26"

A COVID wastewater map of the United States based on the CDC’s data. Heading level two text: “COVID Wastewater Map.” Subheading text: “September 6  - September 12, 2026.”

Texas and the Virgin Islands are experiencing “very high” levels. Washington, California, and Florida are experiencing “high” levels. Nevada, Mississippi, Alabama, North Carolina, South Carolina, Kentucky, Massachusetts, and Hawaii are experiencing “moderate” levels. Much of the Midwest and Northeast is experiencing “low” levels. A few states scattered across the country are experiencing “very low” levels. Montana, North Dakota, Arizona, and Guam are gray meaning “limited/no data.”

Footer: "Source: CDC, Data Updated: 9/17/26, PeoplesCDC.org"Heading: "West has fallen to “Low” other regions remain “Low” or “Very Low”". Along with the “People’s CDC” logo.

A line graph, based on CDC’s data. Heading level one text: “West has fallen  to “low,” “Other regions remain “low” or “very low”” Heading level two text: “COVID Wastewater Trends.”

The y-axis is COVID concentration levels, from bottom to top, goes from “very low” to “very high.” The x-axis lists dates, from left to right, going from January 2026 through August 29, 2026. The line graph peaks in January 2026 - February 2026. From February 2026, and onwards, the line graph goes down. On August 1st levels in the South and West begin to trend up again. Currently all regions are “low” or “very low.”

Footer: "Source: CDC, Data Updated: 9/17/26, peoplescdc.org"Heading: "The Weather"  Along with the “People’s CDC” logo.

Body text: "Regional trend data from the CDC indicate the West has the highest wastewater viral activity but is trending downwards into the “Low” category. 

The South remains “Low” and is trending downwards. The Northeast and Midwest are both considered “Very Low,” with upward and stable trends, respectively."

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People's CDC @peoplescdc.org · 23/09/2026
In this week's People's Health Briefing, Dr. Aboelata provides updates on contagious illnesses, including measles and Ebola virus, examines recent food safety outbreaks, and discusses FDA instability and regulatory changes and their impact on food safety: www.youtube.com/watch?v=2MDI...
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How FDA Instability & Regulatory Changes Are Causing Food Safety Outbreaks || S7E28
YouTube video by Roots Community Health
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People's CDC @peoplescdc.org · 16/09/2026
In this week's People's Health Briefing, Dr. Aboelata shares updates on food recalls & safety, precision medicine, and contagious illnesses: www.youtube.com/watch?v=GI6M...
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Precision Medicine: Benefits, Access, & the Future of Health Data; Food Recalls & Safety || S7E27
YouTube video by Roots Community Health
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People's CDC @peoplescdc.org · 08/09/2026
This is the People’s CDC Weather Report for the week of September 7, 2026! This Weather Report from the People’s CDC sheds light on the ongoing COVID pandemic and other public health crises.
Heading: ""Very High" levels in Texas, "High" levels in Arizona, Montana, Mississippi, and Hawaii."

Subheading: "The Weather Report 9/7/26"

 A COVID wastewater map of the United States based on the CDC’s data.

All of the states that touch the Southern border of the country are experiencing “moderate,” “high,” or “very high” levels except for New Mexico which is “low.” Seven states that touch the northern border of these elevated states such as Arkansas, Tennessee, Oregon and North Carolina are also experiencing “low” levels. Montana and Washington are northernmost states that are experiencing elevated levels, reading at “high” and “moderate” respectively. Alaska, the US Virgin Islands and Guam are experiencing “moderate” levels. North Dakota is gray meaning “limited/no data.”

Footer: "Source: CDC, Data Updated: 9/3/26, PeoplesCDC.org"Heading: "The Weather". Along with the “People’s CDC” logo.

Body text: "The CDC-based wastewater map was updated on September 3 and depicts levels for the period from August 23 - 29. We can see increases in COVID levels across the country. According to the CDC, Texas is experiencing “Very High” levels, Montana, Arizona, Mississippi, and Hawaii are experiencing “High Levels” though the data from Montana and Mississippi are limited. A school district in San Antonio, Texas closed all campuses for two days just as the new school year began in an attempt to control the uncontrolled spread of COVID in the community.

Regional trend data indicate the West has risen from “Low” to “Moderate.” The South has risen to “Low” with other regions remaining in “Very Low” but trending up. "

Footer: "The Weather Report 09/07/26, peoplescdc.org"Heading: "West has risen to “moderate," South has risen to “low,” other regions remain “very low,” trending up." Along with the “People’s CDC” logo.

A line graph, based on CDC’s data. Heading level one text: “COVID Wastewater Trends.”

The y-axis is COVID concentration levels, from bottom to top, goes from “very low” to “very high.” The x-axis lists dates, from left to right, going from January 2026 through August 29, 2026. The line graph peaks in January 2026 - February 2026. From February 2026, and onwards, the line graph goes down. On August 1st levels in the South and West begin to trend up again. Currently the West is in “moderate” and the South is in “low” with the Midwest and Northeast in “very low” but trending towards “low.”


Footer: "Source: CDC, Data Updated: 9/3/26, peoplescdc.org"Heading: "New COVID vaccines get FDA approval". Along with the “People’s CDC” logo.

Body text: "The US Federal Drug Administration (FDA) has approved four new COVID vaccine formulations for the fall. These vaccines should be available in your local pharmacies soon if they are not already.

Updated COVID vaccines have been repeatedly demonstrated to safeguard against severe illness and hospitalization in people of all ages, because COVID mutates and requires updated, targeted protection. The CDC’s official list of high-risk conditions is extensive and likely includes most Americans, so many under 65 are eligible for these shots and may not know it. Pharmacists may not be aware that “high risk” includes many conditions , so you should prepare for the potential discussion." 

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People's CDC @peoplescdc.org · 04/09/2026
In this week's People's Health Briefing, Dr. Aboelata shares updates about Long COVID, Measles in Pennsylvania, contagious illnesses, and provides tips for celebrating a healthier Labor Day: www.youtube.com/live/tOcBoCk...
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Long COVID: Recovery, Risk, & Role of Sleep; Measles Deaths in Pennsylvania || S7E26
YouTube video by Roots Community Health
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People's CDC @peoplescdc.org · 26/08/2026
In this week's People's Health Briefing, Dr. Aboelata celebrates community health workers, honors black breastfeeding week, and shares updates on contagious illnesses: www.youtube.com/watch?v=4KeS...
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Celebrating Community Health Workers; Roots Job Fair; Black Breastfeeding Week || S7E25
YouTube video by Roots Community Health
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People's CDC @peoplescdc.org · 25/08/2026
August 24, 2026! This Weather Report from the People’s CDC sheds light on the ongoing COVID pandemic and other public health crises.
Heading: "High" levels in Texas and Mississippi"

Subheading: "The Weather Report 8/24/26"

A COVID wastewater map of the United States based on the CDC’s data. Heading level one text: “High” levels in Texas and Mississippi – “Moderate” levels in California, Hawaii, Guam and the U.S. Virgin Islands” Heading level two text: “COVID Wastewater Map.” Subheading text: “August 9  - August 15 2026.”

On the map, the majority of the United States is in dark green, meaning “very low” viral activity levels. Washington, Arizona, New Mexico, Nevada, Arkansas, Louisiana, Alabama, Georgia, Florida, South Carolina, and New Hampshire  are light green, meaning “low” levels. Guam, California, Hawaii, and the U.S. Virgin Islands are labeled yellow, meaning “moderate” levels. Texas and Mississippi are red, meaning "high" levels. North Dakota is gray meaning “limited/no data.”

Footer: "Source: CDC, Data Updated: 8/20/26, PeoplesCDC.org"Heading: "West has risen to "low," south trending towards "low," other regions remain "very low"". Along with the “People’s CDC” logo.

A line graph, based on CDC’s data. Heading level one text: “West has risen to “low,” “South trending toward “low,” Other regions remain “very low.” Heading level two text: “COVID Wastewater Trends.”

The y-axis is COVID concentration levels, from bottom to top, goes from “very low” to “very high.” The x-axis lists dates, from left to right, going from December 2025 through August 15, 2026. The line graph peaks in December 2025 - February 2026. From February 2026, and onwards, the line graph goes down. Currently the West is in the “low” level with the South and National average still in “very low” but trending upward toward “low,” while the Midwest and Northeast remain “very low.” 

Footer: "Source: CDC, Data Updated: 8/20/26, peoplescdc.org"Heading: "The Weather". Along with the “People’s CDC” logo.

Body text: "The CDC-based wastewater map was updated on August 20 and depicts wastewater levels for the period from August 9 through August 15.

According to the CDC’s COVID Wastewater Viral Activity map, two states are experiencing “High” levels, four states and territories are experiencing “Moderate” levels, 12 states are “Low” and 34 states are experiencing “Very Low” levels. 

Notably, the data from WastewaterSCAN tells a very different story. It shows “High” levels throughout most of the country and “Medium” levels in the Midwest." 

Footer: "The Weather Report 8/24/26, peoplescdc.org"Heading: "According to WastewaterSCAN, "medium" levels in the midwest and "high levels in all other regions". Along with the “People’s CDC” logo.

Graphic depicts a map of the United States separated into four regions: West, Midwest, South, and Northeast. A key in the lower right corner indicates wastewater concentration levels: orange for high, yellow for medium, blue for low, green for not detected, and gray for not calculated. The West, Southern, and Northeast regions are all shaded orange. The Midwest region is shaded yellow. There are individual wastewater treatment plants, indicated by dots, scattered across the map. The dots follow the same color key as regions. In the West, Southern, and Northeast regions, many dots are orange or yellow. In the Midwest dots are spread farther apart with a mix of blue, yellow, and orange dots.

Footer: "Source: WastewaterSCAN, Data Accessed: 8/21/26, peoplescdc.org"
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People's CDC @peoplescdc.org · 19/08/2026
In this week's People's Health Briefing, Dr. Aboelata shares updates on contagious illnesses as well as back-to-school childhood vaccination rate and policy across the United States: www.youtube.com/watch?v=f1_8...
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Back-to-School: Child Vaccination Rate, Exemptions, & Measles; FDA Approves mRNA Flu Vax || S7E24
YouTube video by Roots Community Health
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People's CDC @peoplescdc.org · 13/08/2026
This is the People’s CDC bi-weekly update for August 10, 2026! This Brief Weather Report from the People’s CDC sheds light on the ongoing COVID pandemic and other public health crises.
Heading: “High”  levels in  Alaska & US Virgin Islands, “Moderate” Levels in California, Kentucky, Guam, and Hawaii

Subheading: "The Weather Report 08/10/26"

 A COVID wastewater map of the United States based on the CDC’s data. The following color codes depict viral activity levels from lowest to highest: “very low” in dark green, “low” in light green “moderate” in yellow and “high” in red.. “limited/no data” is shown in gray. 

On the map, the majority of the United States is in dark green, meaning “very low” viral activity levels. Washington, Oregon, Arizona, Texas, Nevada, Mississippi, Alabama, Georgia, and Florida are light green, meaning “low” levels. Guam, California, and Kentucky are labeled yellow, meaning “moderate” levels. U.S. Virgin Islands and Alaska are red, meaning "high" levels. North Dakota is gray meaning “limited/no data.” Montana, Oklahoma, Arkansas, and Mississippi, are outlined in black, meaning “limited coverage.”

Footer: “Source: CDC, data updated 08/06/26, peoplescdc.org.”Heading: "the weather" along with the “People’s CDC” logo.

Body text: "The CDC-based wastewater map was updated on August 6th and depicts wastewater levels for the period from July 26th to August 1st.

The majority of the US continues to experience “Very Low” or “Low”  levels. Alaska and the Virgin Islands are reporting “High” levels while California, Kentucky and Guam are reporting “Moderate.” 

While COVID trends aren’t exactly the same each year, we can expect cases will continue to increase as the fall school terms start this month and next. "

Footer: "The Weather Report 8/10/26, peoplescdc.org"Heading: "All regions remain in “very low” with the
west trending towards “low”" along with the “People’s CDC” logo.

A line graph, based on CDC’s data. Heading level two text: “COVID Wastewater Trends.”

The y-axis COVID concentration levels, from bottom to top, range from “very low” to “very high.” The x-axis lists dates, from left to right, ranging from December 20th, 2025 through August 1st, 2026. The line graph peaks in December 2025 - February 2026. From February 2026 onwards, the line graph goes down. Currently the West is in the “low” level with the South and National average still in “very low” but trending toward “low”, while the Midwest and Northeast remain “very low.” . 

Footer: "Source: CDC, Data Updated: 8/10/26, peoplescdc.org"Heading: "the weather" along with the “People’s CDC” logo.

Body text: "Arkansas, Mississippi, Montana, Oklahoma,  and U.S. Virigin Islands are reporting “Limited Coverage,” meaning that the data is based on less than 5% of the population and may not be accurate for the entire state. 

North Dakota is reporting “Limited/No Data.”

Regional trend data indicate that most regions remain at “Very Low” levels with West entering “Low” and South trending to “Low”." 

Footer: "The Weather Report 8/10/26, peoplescdc.org"
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People's CDC @peoplescdc.org · 12/08/2026
In this week's People's Health Briefing, Dr. Aboelata shares insights on primary care as a public utility, and updates on the new CDC Director, Dr. Fauci, Cyclospora, Salmonella, and other contagious illnesses: www.youtube.com/watch?v=zgMP...
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Primary Care as a Public Utility: Overview: Dr. Fauci Testimony; New CDC Director Confirmed || S7E23
YouTube video by Roots Community Health
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People's CDC @peoplescdc.org · 31/07/2026
In this week's People's Health Briefing, Dr. Aboelata shares advancements in Alzeheimer's Research and updates on contagious illnesses and Legionnaires' disease in New York: www.youtube.com/watch?v=l9hM...
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Advancements in Alzheimer’s Disease Research & Treatment; Legionnaires’ Outbreak in NY || S7E22
YouTube video by Roots Community Health
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People's CDC @peoplescdc.org · 28/07/2026
This is the People’s CDC bi-weekly update for July 27, 2026! This Brief Weather Report from the People’s CDC sheds light on the ongoing COVID pandemic and other public health crises.
Heading: ""moderate" levels in Alaska and Guam, "low" or "very low" levels otherwise."

Subheading: "The Weather Report 7/27/26"

A COVID wastewater map of the United States based on the CDC’s data. The following color codes depict viral activity levels from lowest to highest: “very low” in dark green, “low” in light green and “moderate” in yellow. “Limited/no data” is shown in gray. On the map, the majority of the United States is in dark green meaning “very low” viral activity levels. Washington, California, Texas, Nevada, New Mexico, Louisiana and Florida are light green meaning “low” levels. Guam and Alaska both outliers are labeled yellow meaning “moderate” levels. U.S. Virgin Islands and North Dakota are gray meaning “limited/no data.” Montana, Missouri, Wyoming, Oklahoma, Arkansas, and South Carolina are outlined in black meaning “limited coverage.”

Footer: "Source: CDC, Data Updated: 7/23/26, PeoplesCDC.org"Heading: "the weather" along with the “People’s CDC” logo.

Body text: "The CDC-based wastewater map was updated on July 23rd and depicts wastewater levels for the period from July 12th to July 18th.

The majority of the US continues to experience “Very Low” levels. Alaska has risen from “Low,” and Guam has fallen from “Very High” since our last report to their current readings of “Moderate.” Washington, Florida, and Texas continue to report “Low” levels. Louisiana, Nevada, and New Mexico have risen from “Very Low” to “Low” levels since our last report. Oregon meanwhile, has fallen from “Low” to “Very Low” levels."

Footer: "The Weather Report 7/27/26, peoplescdc.org"Heading: "All regions remain in “very low” with the
west trending towards “low”" along with the “People’s CDC” logo.

A line graph, based on CDC’s data. Heading level one text: “Average levels by region remain “very low” with the west trending towards “low.”” Heading level two text: “COVID Wastewater Trends.”

The y-axis COVID concentration levels, from bottom to top, range from “very low” to “very high.” The x-axis lists dates, from left to right, ranging from December 6th, 2025 through July 18th, 2026. The line graph peaks in December 2025 - February 2026. From February 2026 onwards, the line graph goes down. Currently all regions have decreased to the “very low” level of concentration with the west noticeably uptrending towards “low”. 

Footer: "Source: CDC, Data Updated: 7/27/26, peoplescdc.org"Heading: "the weather" along with the “People’s CDC” logo.

Body text: "Arkansas, Missouri, Montana, Oklahoma, South Carolina, and Wyoming are reporting “limited coverage,” meaning that the data is based on less than 5% of the population and may not be accurate for the entire state. North Dakota and the U.S. Virgin Islands are reporting “limited/no data.” Regional trend data indicate that all regions remain at “very low” levels." 

Footer: "The Weather Report 7/27/26, peoplescdc.org"
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People's CDC @peoplescdc.org · 22/07/2026
In this week's People's Health Briefing, Dr. Aboelata shares insights on how air pollution affects your brain, and provides updates on Cyclospora, contagious illnesses, and hazardous wildfire smoke in Minnesota: www.youtube.com/live/NQXPYT_...
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How Air Pollution Affects Your Brain; Cyclospora Update; Hazardous Minnesota Wildfires || S7E21
YouTube video by Roots Community Health
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People's CDC @peoplescdc.org · 16/07/2026
This is the People’s CDC bi-weekly update for July 13, 2026! This Brief Weather Report from the People’s CDC sheds light on the ongoing COVID pandemic and other public health crises.
Heading: "“Very Low” and “Low” levels— except for Guam"

Subheading: "The Weather Report 7/13/26"

A COVID wastewater map of the United States based on the CDC’s data. Heading level one text: “Very low,” and “low” levels–except for Guam.” Heading level two text: “COVID Wastewater Map.” Subheading text: “June 28th - July 4th 2026.”

The following color codes depict viral activity levels from lowest to highest: “very low” in dark green, “low” in light green and “very high” in red. “limited/no data” is shown in gray.

On the map, the majority of the United States is in dark green meaning “very low” viral activity levels. Washington, Oregon, Texas, Hawaii and Florida are green meaning “low” levels. Guam is an outlier. Guam is red meaning “very high” levels. U.S. Virgin Islands and North Dakota are gray meaning “limited/no data.”

Footer: "Source: CDC, Data Updated: 7/9/26, PeoplesCDC.org"Heading: "The Weather". Along with the “People’s CDC” logo.

Body text: "The CDC-based wastewater map was updated on July 9th and depicts wastewater levels for the period June 28th to July 4th.

The vast majority of the US continues to experience “Very Low” levels. Washington, Oregon and Hawaii have risen from “Very Low” to “Low” levels since our last report. Texas and Florida continue to report “Low” levels. Levels in Mississippi and Alaska have decreased from “Moderate” and “Low” respectively in our previous report to their current readings of “Very Low.”

Regional trend data indicate that all regions remain at “Very Low” levels."

Footer: "The Weather Report 7/13/26, peoplescdc.org"Heading: "Average levels by region remain “Very Low.”" Along with the “People’s CDC” logo.

A line graph, based on CDC’s data. Heading level one text: “Average levels by region remain “very low.” Heading level two text: “COVID Wastewater Trends.”

The y-axis is COVID concentration levels, from bottom to top, goes from “very low” to “very high.” The x-axis lists dates, from left to right, going from November 22nd, 2025 through July 4th, 2026. The line graph peaks in December 2025 - February 2026. From February 2026, and onwards, the line graph goes down. Currently all regions have decreased to the “very low” level of concentration.

Footer: "Source: CDC, Data Updated: 7/9/26, peoplescdc.org"Heading: "Cyclosporiasis". Along with the “People’s CDC” logo.

Body text: "A parasite has been causing diarrheal illness across the US. 

Michigan, a state which usually sees about 50 cases/year has already seen 1000. Illinois, Ohio, New York, and North Carolina have all reported more than 100 cases. 

The parasite can be transmitted when food or water has been contaminated with feces, and past outbreaks have been linked to contaminated lettuce, berries, and other produce. The CDC has not yet been able to identify any particular cause of this outbreak." 

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People's CDC @peoplescdc.org · 14/07/2026
In this week's People's Health Briefing, Dr. Aboelata unpacks the environmental threat of AI, in addition to sharing updates on Cyclosporiasis and other contagious illnesses, including Monkeypox in California and Ebola in DRC & Uganda: www.youtube.com/live/8bMR_ET...
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Unpacking Environmental Threat of AI; Cyclosporiasis: A Parasitic Illness Impacting the US || S7E20
YouTube video by Roots Community Health
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People's CDC @peoplescdc.org · 01/07/2026
In this week's People's Health Briefing, Dr. Aboelata shares updates on contagious illnesses, cuts on dental coverage, and how oral health impacts the heart, lungs, & brain: www.youtube.com/live/nlUHKJD...
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How Oral Health Impacts the Heart, Lungs, & Alzheimer’s Risk; Looming Dental Coverage Cuts || S7E19
YouTube video by Roots Community Health
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People's CDC @peoplescdc.org · 30/06/2026
This is the People’s CDC bi-weekly update for June 29, 2026! This Weather Report from the People’s CDC sheds light on the ongoing COVID pandemic and other public health crises.
Heading: ""Very low," "low," and "moderate" levels — except for Guam"

Subheading: "The Weather Report 6/29/26"

A COVID wastewater map of the United States, based on CDC’s data. Heading level two text: “COVID Wastewater Map.” Subheading text: “June 14th - June 20th 2026.”

The following color codes depict viral activity levels from lowest to highest: “Very Low” in dark green, “Low” in light green, “Moderate” in yellow, and “Very High” in red. “Limited/No Data” is shown in gray.

In the map, the majority of the United States is in dark green meaning “Very Low” viral activity levels. Texas, Florida and Alaska are green meaning “Low” levels. Guam, and Mississippi are outliers. Guam is red meaning “Very High” levels, and Mississippi is yellow meaning “Moderate” levels. U.S. Virgin Islands and North Dakota are grey meaning “Limited/No Data.”


Footer: "Source: CDC, Data Updated: 6/25/26, PeoplesCDC.org"Heading: "The Weather". Along with the “People’s CDC” logo.

Body text: "A COVID wastewater map of the United States, based on CDC’s data. Heading level one text: “Very Low,” “low,” and “moderate” levels–except for Guam.” Heading level two text: “COVID Wastewater Map.” Subheading text: “June 14th - June 20th 2026.”

The following color codes depict viral activity levels from lowest to highest: “Very Low” in dark green, “Low” in light green, “Moderate” in yellow, and “Very High” in red. “Limited/No Data” is shown in gray.

In the map, the majority of the United States is in dark green meaning “Very Low” viral activity levels. Texas, Florida and Alaska are green meaning “Low” levels. Guam, and Mississippi are outliers. Guam is red meaning “Very High” levels, and Mississippi is yellow meaning “Moderate” levels. U.S. Virgin Islands and North Dakota are grey meaning “Limited/No Data.”
"

Footer: "The Weather Report 6/25/26, peoplescdc.org"Heading: "All regions average “very low” 
levels for the 11th consecutive week". Along with the “People’s CDC” logo.

A line graph, based on CDC’s data. Heading level two text: “COVID Wastewater Trends.”

The y-axis is COVID concentration levels, from bottom to top, goes from “Very Low” to “Very High.” The x-axis lists dates, from left to right, going from November 8th, 2025 through June 20th, 2026. The line graph peaks in December 2025 - February 2026. From February 2026, and onwards, the line graph goes down. Currently all regions have decreased to the “Very Low” level of concentration. 


Footer: "Source: CDC, Data Updated: 6/25/26, peoplescdc.org"Heading: "Pride month & "take action locally" interviews". Along with the “People’s CDC” logo.

Body text: "Happy LGBTQI+ Pride!

The People’s CDC is starting a series of interviews with  organizers doing public health advocacy on a local level in different regions across the United States. In light of the continued threats to public health at a national level, the point of these interviews is to inspire listeners and readers to take up similar work in their local areas where public health interventions may be won. 

The first interview of this type is with ACT UP NY and was released in June of 2026 in honor of New York and National Pride Month." 

Footer: "The Weather Report 6/29/26, peoplescdc.org"
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People's CDC @peoplescdc.org · 26/06/2026
Take Action Locally in the Fight for Public Health: peoplescdc.substack.com/p/take-actio...
The first of 15 slides with a plain deep purple background.

Bold white text reads: 
"The People’s CDC is starting a series of interviews with organizers doing public health advocacy on a local level in different regions across the United States. The point of these interviews is to inspire listeners and readers to take up similar work in their local areas. "

There is a clip art image of a portion of a map zoomed in to show an individual yellow house in the bottom left corner. This is meant to illustrate the local. Next to it the People's CDC logo appears in teal with their website peoplescdc.orgWhite text reads: "The first interview of this type is with ACT UP New York and it is released in June of 2026 in honor of New York and National Pride Month."

In the center of the page is the black and white logo for ACT UP, which is the acronym for the AIDS coalition to unleash power.

The website peoplescdc.org is in the bottom right corner.]White text with yellow highlights reads: "ACT UP New York talked about the NYC free condom program, the New York Health Act, and their advocacy for the NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH) to strengthen their existing free clinic system with longer hours, more locations, free COVID/Flu/RSV PCR testing and city-run services for Gender Affirming Care, and to provide free access to KN95 masks in libraries, health centers, subways, and bus stations.

What follows is an excerpt from a longer interview. Read or listen to the full transcript using these links:

PeoplesCDC.org
PeoplesCDC.substack.com"

The website peoplescdc.org is in the bottom right corner.PCDC asks "What is your free clinics advocacy campaign?"

ACT UP New York answers "The free clinics campaign seeks to update and rethink how the city’s sexual health clinics operate in our new reality of increasing and ongoing deadly pandemics (HIV, COVID, MPOX, etc).

We began the free clinics campaign in 2024 after realizing that the city’s Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH) was slowly winding down COVID testing and services in each borough of NYC and that operating hours at their existing sexual health clinics were not returning to pre-COVID schedules."

The website peoplescdc.org is in the bottom right corner.
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People's CDC @peoplescdc.org · 24/06/2026
In this week's People's Health Briefing, Dr. Aboelata shares updates on Ebola and contagious illnesses, new world screwworm, and gun violence as a public health crisis: www.youtube.com/live/AEVAxqW...
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Gun Violence: A Public Health Crisis; Ebola Update; New World Screwworm in NM & TX || S7E18
YouTube video by Roots Community Health
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People's CDC @peoplescdc.org · 17/06/2026
This is the People’s CDC bi-weekly update for June 15, 2026! This Weather Report from the People’s CDC sheds light on the ongoing COVID pandemic and other public health crises.
Heading: "“Very Low” to “Moderate” levels—except for Guam"

Subheading: "The Weather Report 6/15/26"

A COVID wastewater map of the United States, based on CDC’s data. Heading level one text: “COVID Wastewater Map.” Subheading text: “Time Period: May 31st - June 6th, 2026."

The following color codes depict viral activity levels from lowest to highest: “Very Low” in dark green, “Low” in light green, “Moderate” in marigold, and “Very High” in red. “Limited/No Data” is shown in gray.

In the map, the majority of the United States is in dark green meaning “Very Low” viral activity levels. Louisiana is light green meaning “Low” levels. Guam, and Mississippi are outliers. Guam is red meaning “Very High” levels, and Mississippi is marigold meaning “Moderate” levels. Oregon, Montana, U.S. Virgin Islands, and North Dakota are grey meaning “Limited/No Data.”

Footer: "Source: CDC, Data Updated: 6/11/26, PeoplesCDC.org"Heading: "More evidence that COVID infections
increase risk of other infections down the line". Along with the “People’s CDC” logo.

Body text: "A new study led by Drs. Miao Cai and Ziyad Al-Aly, looking at patient data in the US Department of Veterans Affairs, compared those who had a confirmed case of COVID-19 and those who did not, among both hospitalized and non-hospitalized patients. They found those who had a confirmed COVID-19 case were at significantly higher risk of contracting another infection (bacterial, viral, or fungal) later on compared to those that did not have a confirmed case of COVID-19.

This statistical association adds to the growing body of evidence that COVID can cause lasting damage to one’s immune system, regardless of the severity of symptoms."

Footer: "The Weather Report 6/15/26, peoplescdc.org"Heading: "The weather". Along with the “People’s CDC” logo.

Body text: "While temperatures may be rising as we enter summer, thankfully most state’s COVID levels are not. 

The vast majority of the US is experiencing “very low” levels. However, Guam is reporting “very high” levels, Louisiana is reporting “low,” and Mississippi is reporting “moderate,” which are all increases from our last report. 

Oregon, Montana, North Dakota and the U.S. Virgin Islands are reporting “limited/no data.” Oklahoma, Arkansas, Missouri, and New York are reporting limited coverage, meaning that the data is based on less than 5% of the population and may not be accurate for the entire state." 

Footer: "The Weather Report 6/15/26, peoplescdc.org"Heading: "Still “Very Low” Levels in All Regions". Along with the “People’s CDC” logo.

A line graph, based on CDC’s data. Heading level one text: “Still Very Low Levels in All Regions.” Heading level two text: “COVID Wastewater Trends.” Subheading text: “Updated June 6th, 2026.” 

The y-axis is COVID concentration levels, from bottom to top, goes from “Very Low” to “Very High.” The x-axis lists dates, from left to right, going from October 11th, 2025 through May 23rd, 2026. The line graph peaks in December 2025 - February 2026. From February 2026, and onwards, the line graph goes down. Currently all regions have decreased to the “Very Low” level of concentration.

Footer: "Source: CDC, Data Updated: 6/6/26, peoplescdc.org"
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People's CDC @peoplescdc.org · 11/06/2026
This week, Dr. Aboelata shares updates on Ebola in DRC & Uganda; Measles in PA; & discusses Diabetes experts censored at ADA conference, how the white house striped epidemiologists of civil servant protections, & public health threats at World Cup: www.youtube.com/live/jloKuRs...
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FIFA World Cup & Public Health; Diabetes Experts Censored; PA Measles Surge; Ebola Update || S7E17
YouTube video by Roots Community Health
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People's CDC @peoplescdc.org · 03/06/2026
This is the People’s CDC bi-weekly update for June 1, 2026! This Weather Report from the People’s CDC sheds light on the ongoing COVID pandemic and other public health crises.
Heading: "Low and Very Low Levels–except for Guam"

Subheading: "The Weather Report 6/2/26"

A map of the United States with the CDC’s newly updated color code which uses shades of blue, green, orange, pink and purple to depict COVID Wastewater Viral Activity levels. This map is based on CDC Data last updated on May 28th, 2026 coveringa time period of May 17th to May 23rd. Pink and purple correlate with higher viral activity, while the cool colors blue and green represent lower activity. Orange represents “moderate”. Gray indicates “limited/no data” and stripes indicate “limited coverage” where data is based on less than 5% of the population and may not be accurate for the whole state. No states are orange meaning “Moderate”, Guam is red meaning “High”. North Dakota, Arizona and the Virgin Islands are grey meaning “limited/no data”, and Mississippi is “Low”.

Footer: "Source: CDC, Data Updated: 5/28/26, PeoplesCDC.org"Heading: "Resistance to fascism growing at ICE detention facilities ". Along with the “People’s CDC” logo.

Body text: "Detainees at Delaney Hall have been on hunger and labor strike for nearly 2 weeks. 

The detainees report rotten food, and a lack of medical care and legal resources. 

Read the letter from inside Delaney Hall written by Leonardo, who has since been transferred out in an effort to break the strike, despite efforts of antifascist protestors outside to block his transfer. 

During these weeks, hundreds have shown up in support of the detainees."

Footer: "The Weather Report  6/2/26 peoplescdc.org"Heading: "The Weather". Along with the “People’s CDC” logo.

Body text: "The CDC-based wastewater map was updated on May 28th and depicts wastewater levels for the period May 17th to May 23rd.

The vast majority of the US is experiencing “very low” levels, though Mississippi is at “low” levels. 

The CDC reports that Guam is experiencing “high” levels. Arizona, North Dakota, and the U.S. Virgin Islands are reporting “limited/no data."

Footer: "The Weather Report  6/2/26 peoplescdc.org"Heading: "Still Very Low Levels in All Regions". Along with the “People’s CDC” logo.

A line graph’s title reads “Still Very Low Levels in All Regions.” The Y-axis is COVID concentration levels from “Very Low” to “Very High”. The X-axis dates are from October 11th, 2025 through May 23rd, 2026. The line graph peaks in December 2025 - February 2026. Currently all regions have decreased to the “Very Low” level of concentration. 

Footer: "Source: CDC, Data Updated: 5/28/26, PeoplesCDC.org"
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People's CDC @peoplescdc.org · 02/06/2026
In this week's People's Health Briefing, Dr. Aboelata shares updates on contagious illnesses, including Hantavirus & Ebola and speaks to voting as determinant of health: www.youtube.com/live/Prx3LCl...
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A Determinant of Health; Kenyans Protest US Ebola Quarantine Site; Hantavirus Update | S7E16
YouTube video by Roots Community Health
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People's CDC @peoplescdc.org · 23/05/2026
In this week's People's Health Briefing, Dr. Aboelata and Dr. Woldeyesus share updates on contagious illnesses, hypertension, hantavirus, Ebola, and West Nile Virus in California: www.youtube.com/live/PUG4VU_...
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Hypertension Explained; West Nile Virus in California; Global Updates: Hantavirus & Ebola || S7E15
YouTube video by Roots Community Health
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People's CDC @peoplescdc.org · 21/05/2026
The COVID pandemic has and will continue to shape all of our lives in many ways. What will our world look like when KN95 and N95 masks have been around for 30 years?
The first of 9 slides with a plain deep purple background.

Bold white text reads: 
"The COVID pandemic has and will continue to shape all of our lives in many ways. In the United States, six years in, one notable effect we can reflect on is masks."

There is a large white KN95 mask in the middle of the page. At the bottom of the page the People's CDC logo appears in teal next to their website peoplescdc.org.White text reads: "Before the increased production of KN95 and N95 masks for medical and social use, the only technology that was widely available in the US for preventing airborne viruses was abstinence from social space. Isolation.

Surgical masks that had been implemented in prior pandemics such as SARS 1 were useful, but they worked best when the person who was sick could both realize that they were sick and then wear a mask, two things which cannot always be counted on."

The website peoplescdc.org is in the bottom right corner.Clip art of a woman with light skin and red hair wearing a KN95 mask with red virus particles that cannot get to her mouth and nose.

White text reads: "With the mass availability of KN95 and N95 masks, for the first time the everyday wearer can prevent a vast amount of virus particles from reaching their body, independent of those around them who may be sick and not know it. What does this mean?"

The website peoplescdc.org is in the bottom right corner.White text reads "On an individual level, having access to KN95/N95 masks could mean choosing to prevent illness before a big vacation that’s coming up, or before going on a date." This is illustrated with clip art of a colorful beach ball.

"Or it could mean not having to cancel plans with a relative, even when we are sick or when we're not sure if we're sick, because there is the freedom to wear a KN95/N95 and significantly reduce the risk to those around you." This section is illustrated with an older man with light skin welcoming the reader with a peace sign.

The website peoplescdc.org is in the bottom right corner.
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People's CDC @peoplescdc.org · 20/05/2026
This is the People’s CDC bi-weekly update for May 18, 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.
Heading: "One Territory with 
“High” Levels"

Subheading: "The Weather Report 5/19/26"

A map of the United States with the CDC’s newly updated color code which uses shades of blue, green, orange, pink and purple to depict COVID Wastewater Viral Activity levels. This map is based on CDC Data last updated on May 14, 2026 with a time period of May 3rd to May 9th. Pink and purple correlate with higher viral activity, while the cool colors blue and green represent lower activity. Orange represents “moderate”. Gray indicates “limited/no data” and stripes indicate “limited coverage” where data is based on less than 5% of the population and may not be accurate for the whole state. No states are orange meaning “Moderate”, Guam is red meaning “High”. North Dakota, Arizona and the Virgin Islands are grey meaning “limited/no data”, and West Virginia and Alaska are green meaning “Low”.

Footer: "Source: CDC, Data Updated: 5/14/26, PeoplesCDC.org"Heading: "Where is the CDC?. Along with the “People’s CDC” logo.

Body text: "The world may have finally caught up to the alarm bells raised by many during this administration’s dismantling of the US public health infrastructure. 

In the midst of a hantavirus outbreak and in light of the U.S.’s current retreat from the world stage, the WHO has taken center stage in determining and communicating the risks posed by the virus to the world’s people."

Footer: "The Weather Report  5/19/26, peoplescdc.org"Heading: "Abortion access update". Along with the “People’s CDC” logo.

Body text: "On May 14th 2026, the highly partisan U.S Supreme Court temporarily preserved nationwide access to a medication commonly used in the standard medication abortion regimen used in the US. 

SCOTUS blocked a lower court ruling that would have restricted mail delivery and telehealth prescriptions for the drug over the dissent of both Justices Clarence Thomas and Samuel Alito."

Footer: "The Weather Report  5/19/26, peoplescdc.org"Heading: "The Weather". Along with the “People’s CDC” logo.

Body text: "The CDC-based wastewater map was updated on May 14th and depicts wastewater levels for the period May 3rd to May 9th. 

It is of note that since we unveiled a new color scheme for the wastewater map on March 11th, with cool tones representing “low” and “very low” levels and warm tones representing “high” and “very high” levels, the CDC has also followed suit with an updated map color that reflects the same logic. 

We are pleased to see the CDC taking steps to move toward an appropriate level of visual clarity."

Footer: "The Weather Report  5/19/26, peoplescdc.org"
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People's CDC @peoplescdc.org · 13/05/2026
In this week's People's Health Briefing, Dr. Aboelata shares what you need to know about Hantavirus and provides updates on contagious illnesses and the Tuberculosis spike in California: www.youtube.com/live/PcNIw3h...
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Hantavirus: What You Need to Know; Tuberculosis Reaches 12-Year High in California || S7E14
YouTube video by Roots Community Health
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People's CDC @peoplescdc.org · 05/05/2026
This is the People’s CDC bi-weekly update for May 4, 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.
Heading: "One State with 
“High” Levels"

Subheading: "The Weather Report 5/04/26"

A map of the United States with the CDC’s newly updated color code which uses shades of blue, green, orange, pink and purple to depict COVID Wastewater Viral Activity levels. The header reads “one state with ‘High’ levels.” This map is based on CDC Data last updated on April 30, 2026 with a time period of April 19th to April 25th. Pink and purple correlate with higher viral activity, while the cool colors blue and green represent lower activity. Orange represents moderate. Gray indicates “limited/no data” and stripes indicate “limited coverage” where data is based on less than 5% of the population and may not be accurate for the whole state. West Virginia is orange meaning “Moderate”, Nebraska is red meaning “High”. North Dakota, Guam, and the Virgin Islands are grey meaning “limited/no data”.

Footer: "Source: CDC, Data Updated: 4/30/26, PeoplesCDC.org"Heading: "May Day". Along with the “People’s CDC” logo.

Body text: "This past Friday, May 1st was International Workers Day or “May Day.” 

In solidarity with Amazon workers who are denied bathroom breaks and forced to use plastic bottles, British activist group Everyone Hates Elon hid over 300 bottles of fake urine with Jeff Bezo’s laughing face on them throughout the Metropolitan Museum in New York City. 

On May 4th, Bezos will visit the museum and be greeted by any undiscovered bottles on the occasion of their annual Met Gala that he has been nominated to chair. "

Footer: "The Weather Report  5/04/26, peoplescdc.org"Heading: "The Weather". Along with the “People’s CDC” logo.

Body text: "The CDC-based wastewater map was updated on April 30th, and depicts wastewater levels for the period April 19th to April 25th. 

It is of note that since we unveiled a new color scheme for the wastewater map on March 11th with cool tones representing “low” and “very low” levels and warm tones representing “high” and “very high” levels, the CDC has also followed suit with an updated map color that reflects the same logic. 

We are pleased to see the CDC take steps to move towards an appropriate sense of visual clarity."

Footer: "The Weather Report  5/04/26, peoplescdc.org"Heading: "National Decrease Continue". Along with the “People’s CDC” logo.

A line graph’s title reads “national decreases continue.” The Y-axis is COVID concentration levels from “Very Low” to “Very High”. The X-axis dates are from November 23, 2024 through April 11, 2026. The line graph peaks in December 2024 - February 2025, then again in August and September of 2025, and then most recently in December 2025 - February 2026. Currently all regions have decreased to the “Very Low” level of concentration. This is the first time that the South has decreased to this category since November of 2025. 

Footer: "Source: CDC, Data Updated: 4/30/26, peoplescdc.org"
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People's CDC @peoplescdc.org · 28/04/2026
In this week's People's Health Briefing, Dr. Aboelata highlights world immunization week, the end of South Carolina's measles outbreak, and shares an update on contagious illnesses: www.youtube.com/live/MYVLgRu...
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mRNA Vaccines Explained; Immunization for Every Generation; SC Measles Outbreak Ends || S7E13
YouTube video by Roots Community Health
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People's CDC @peoplescdc.org · 23/04/2026
This is the People’s CDC bi-weekly update for April 20, 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.
Heading: "One state with 'very high' levels."

Subheading: "The Weather Report 4/20/26"

A map of the United States color-coded in shades of blue, green, orange, pink and purple displaying SARS-CoV-2 Wastewater Viral Activity levels from CDC Data last updated on April 16, 2026 with a time period of April 5th to April 11th. Redder 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. West Virginia is purple meaning “Very High”, Mississippi is orange meaning “Moderate. North Dakota and the Virgin Islands are grey meaning “limited/no data”, and 8 other states are green meaning “Low”. All remaining states and Guam are blue meaning “Very Low”. There is limited coverage for Oklahoma, Arkansas, Washington, and Mississippi.

Footer: "Source: CDC, Data Updated: 4/16/26, PeoplesCDC.org"Heading: "The Weather". Along with the “People’s CDC” logo.

Body text: "The CDC-based wastewater map was last updated on April 16, and depicts wastewater levels for the period April 5 - April 11, 2026. 

The CDC map has some new changes: moderate, high, and very high levels are now shown in yellow, orange, and red, which depict high intensity or danger."

Footer: "The Weather Report 4/20/26, peoplescdc.org"Heading: "The Weather". Along with the “People’s CDC” logo.

Body text: "The CDC reports one state with “very high” and one state and one territory with “moderate” levels, and most other states and territories as “low” or “very low” levels. Four 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. North Dakota and the Virgin Islands continue to report no data available. 

Regional data indicate that all regions have decreased to “very low” levels."

Footer: "The Weather Report 4/20/26, peoplescdc.org"Heading: "Wastewater continue to decrease". Along with the “People’s CDC” logo.

 A line graph’s title reads “wastewater levels continue to decrease.” The Y-axis is COVID concentration levels from “Very Low” to “Very High”. The X-axis dates are from November 23, 2024 through April 11, 2026. The line graph peaks in December 2024 - February 2025, then again in August and September of 2025, and then most recently in December 2025 - February 2026. Currently all regions have decreased to the “Very Low” level of concentration. This is the first time that the South has decreased to this category since November of 2025.

Footer: "Source: CDC, Data Updated: 4/20/26, peoplescdc.org"
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People's CDC @peoplescdc.org · 22/04/2026
In this week's People's Health Briefing, Dr. Aboelata shares an update on contagious illnesses, measles in Utah, and a flu season recap: www.youtube.com/live/PUoYHmt...
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Flu Season Recap: Stats & Vaccine Effectiveness; Utah Measles Outbreak & Coverage Concerns || S7E12
YouTube video by Roots Community Health
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People's CDC @peoplescdc.org · 15/04/2026
In this week's People's Health Briefing, Dr. Aboelata shares an update on contagious illnesses, black maternal health week, and NY & NY heat wave: www.youtube.com/live/pIq8MOd...
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Black Maternal Health Week: Uterine Fibroids & Ovarian Cancer; NY & NJ Heat Wave || S7E11
YouTube video by Roots Community Health
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People's CDC @peoplescdc.org · 09/04/2026
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.
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: "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"
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People's CDC @peoplescdc.org · 31/03/2026
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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Nutrition & Brain Health: Diet & Useful Tips, Impact of COVID; Contagious Illnesses Update || S7E10
YouTube video by Roots Community Health
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People's CDC @peoplescdc.org · 26/03/2026
No report this week! Look out for the next report April 6, 2026.
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People's CDC @peoplescdc.org · 18/03/2026
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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Traumatic Brain Injury: An Underestimated Public Health Issue; Contagious Illnesses Update || S7E9
YouTube video by Roots Community Health
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People's CDC @peoplescdc.org · 12/03/2026
A message on the 6 year anniversary of WHO's designation of COVID as a global pandemic.
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"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."
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People's CDC @peoplescdc.org · 11/03/2026
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.
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: "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"
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People's CDC @peoplescdc.org · 10/03/2026
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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Street Medicine; Structural Barriers Our Unhoused Neighbors Face; Contagious Illnesses Update | S7E8
YouTube video by Roots Community Health
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People's CDC @peoplescdc.org · 03/03/2026
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? www.youtube.com/live/o3kU1xn...
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CDC Still Trustworthy? Lawsuit Over Vax Changes, ACIP Firings; Contagious Illnesses Update || S7E7
YouTube video by Roots Community Health
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People's CDC @peoplescdc.org · 26/02/2026
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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BHM: Dr. Helen Dickens; Racial Disparities in Maternal & Infant Mortality; TB Outbreak in SF || S7E6
YouTube video by Roots Community Health
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People's CDC @peoplescdc.org · 26/02/2026
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.
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: "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"
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People's CDC @peoplescdc.org · 20/02/2026
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People's CDC @peoplescdc.org · 11/02/2026
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 www.youtube.com/live/j4wI-v4...
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BHM: Nurse Ophelia; HIV/AIDS: Data, Stigma, Care, & Prevention; Contagious Illnesses Update || S7E5
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People's CDC @peoplescdc.org · 10/02/2026
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.
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: "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"
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People's CDC @peoplescdc.org · 04/02/2026
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: www.youtube.com/live/-bxyKpY...
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Dr. Charles Drew; Flexner Report & Medical Racism; US Exits WHO; Contagious Illnesses Update || S7E4
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People's CDC @peoplescdc.org · 28/01/2026
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.
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: "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"
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People's CDC @peoplescdc.org · 20/01/2026
In this week's episode of the People's Health Briefing, Dr. Aboelata shares updates on contagious illnesses as well as dives in the overview and complications of measles. www.youtube.com/live/NnUfNce...
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Measles: Complications, Elimination Status, & SC Outbreak Grows; Contagious Illnesses Update || S7E3
YouTube video by Roots Community Health
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People's CDC @peoplescdc.org · 18/01/2026
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.
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: "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"
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People's CDC @peoplescdc.org · 14/01/2026
In this week's People's Health Briefing, Dr. Aboelata shares updates on child vaccination exemptions, Pertussis outbreak, and contagious illnesses: www.youtube.com/live/SiDZtky...
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Child Vaccine Exemptions & Schedule Changes; Pertussis Outbreak; Contagious Illnesses Update || S7E2
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