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In this week's People's Health Briefing, Dr. Aboelata and Kamillah Felix share updates on contagious illnesses, Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day, and highlight the legacy of Nurse Ophelia Long
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BHM: Nurse Ophelia; HIV/AIDS: Data, Stigma, Care, & Prevention; Contagious Illnesses Update || S7E5
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February 11, 2026 at 5:27 PM
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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"
February 10, 2026 at 5:07 PM
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In this week's People's Health Briefing, Dr. Aboelata and Abigail Hayes share updates on contagious illnesses, the U.S. withdrawal from WHO, medical racism, and highlight the legacy of Dr. Charles Drew:

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Dr. Charles Drew; Flexner Report & Medical Racism; US Exits WHO; Contagious Illnesses Update || S7E4
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February 4, 2026 at 7:25 PM
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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"
January 28, 2026 at 12:51 PM
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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.
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Measles: Complications, Elimination Status, & SC Outbreak Grows; Contagious Illnesses Update || S7E3
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January 20, 2026 at 3:59 PM
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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"
January 18, 2026 at 6:51 AM
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In this week's People's Health Briefing, Dr. Aboelata shares updates on child vaccination exemptions, Pertussis outbreak, and contagious illnesses:

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Child Vaccine Exemptions & Schedule Changes; Pertussis Outbreak; Contagious Illnesses Update || S7E2
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January 14, 2026 at 10:28 AM
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In the Season 7 premiere of the People's Health Briefing, Dr. Aboelata shares contagious illnesses updates as well as info regarding flu season's new variant, elimination of Yamagata Strain, and mRNA vaccine trials: www.youtube.com/live/CeFN-df...
Understanding Influenza: New Flu Variant; mRNA Vaccine Trials; At-Home Testing || Season 7 Premiere
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January 6, 2026 at 7:17 PM
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In this week's People's Health Briefing, Dr. Aboelata and Dr. Khan share updates about contagious illnesses, Long COVID, and Medicaid changes in 2026: www.youtube.com/live/CXI8uim...
Whooping Cough; 2026 Medicaid Changes; Long COVID w/ Dr. Khan; Contagious Illnesses Update || S6E39
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December 24, 2025 at 5:50 PM
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This is the People’s CDC bi-weekly update for December 21st, 2025! 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.
Blue background. Header: “The Weather Report 12/22/25." 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 December 18, 2025 with title reads, “Four States Reporting “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 West of Minnesota, and the coastal Southern states appear in light green, indicating “Very Low” concentrations. The second most predominant color is teal, which is visible in the Midwest indicating “Low” activity. There is no data for North Dakota or the U.S. Virgin Islands, and limited coverage for Arizona, Indiana, Guam, Michigan, Missouri, Mississippi, and Oklahoma. Text at the bottom: “People’s CDC. Source: CDC.” Header: "The Weather" Along with the “People’s CDC” logo in teal. Body text: "The CDC-based wastewater map was updated on December 18th, and it shows “high” levels in four states (Connecticut, Kentucky, Maine, and Oklahoma), “moderate” levels in 11 states, “low” levels in 13 states, and “very low” levels in 23 states and territories. Regional data indicate that all regions are seeing SARS-CoV-2 detection in wastewater reaching a potential peak and slightly dropping, except the Midwest, where it has plateaued." Footer: "The Weather Report 12/22/25, peoplescdc.org" Header: “People’s CDC” logo in teal. A line graph’s title reads “Wastewater levels may have reached peak.” The Y axis is COVID concentration levels from Very Low to Very High. The X-axis shows dates from Jan 1,, 2025, through December 13, 2025—the line graph peaks in January, August, September, and December 2025. Levels decline nationally in October but begin a slight upward trend in late November 2025 with a slight trend decreasing in December 2025. Text at the bottom: “People’s CDC. Source: CDC." Text at the bottom reads “People’s CDC. Source: WastewaterSCAN.” Footer: "The Weather Report 12/22/25, peoplescdc.org" Header: "Emergency Room Use" Along with the “People’s CDC” logo in teal. Body text: "Another sign of the profound impact of COVID is the percentage of emergency room visits involving a new COVID diagnosis. According to the CDC, the proportion of Emergency Room visits involving a COVID diagnosis is at 0.4% as of December 9th." Footer: "The Weather Report 12/22/25, peoplescdc.org"
December 22, 2025 at 5:36 AM
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In this week's People's Health Briefing, Dr. Aboelata shares an update about contagious illnesses, measles, the Affordable Care Act, and tips for Healthier Holidays: www.youtube.com/live/oS_QKsY...
Tips for Healthier Holidays; ACA Subsidies at Risk; Measles & Contagious Illnesses Updates || S6E38
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December 18, 2025 at 9:05 PM
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Wishing you Safer Holiday Gatherings
December 17, 2025 at 2:20 PM
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Take action to oppose Casey Means for US Surgeon General! Tell Congress to end her nomination by Dec 24, 2025. Instructions at peoplescdc.substack.com/p/oppose-cas...
Golden yellow background. People's CDC logo in navy blue at the very top. Header reads "OPPOSE CASEY for SURGEON GENERAL" in navy blue. Text that follows reads, "CONSPIRATORIAL BELIEFS FINANCIAL CONFLICTS NO MEDICAL LICENSE" in bold red text. Bottom text reads, "Submit a letter to your representative via our link in bio. We deserve a Surgeon General who stands up for evidence-based science." Picture of Casey smiling in the backdrop.
December 15, 2025 at 3:30 AM
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In this week's People's Health Briefing, Dr. Aboelata and Dr. Khan share updates about contagious illnesses, norovirus, long COVID, and the Hepatitis B vaccine: www.youtube.com/live/N9feb68...
NEW Hep. B Vaccine Decision; Norovirus Explained; Long COVID; Contagious Illnesses Update || S6E37
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December 11, 2025 at 12:02 AM
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This is the People’s CDC bi-weekly update for December 2nd, 2025! This Weather Report from the People’s CDC sheds light on the ongoing COVID pandemic and other public health crises in the United States.
Blue background. Header: “The Weather Report 12/2/25." Map of the U.S. color-coded in shades of blue and teal displaying SARS-CoV-2 Wastewater Viral Activity levels from CDC Data last updated on November 27, 2025. 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. Much of the map, including states West of Minnesota, and Southern states such as Virginia, North and South Carolina, and Florida appear in light green, indicating “Very Low” concentrations. The second predominant color is teal, which is visible in the Midwest and in the central Southern states such as West Virginia, Kentucky, Missouri and Louisiana, indicating “Low” activity. Text above the map: Tennessee reporting “High” levels. No data for North Dakota or the U.S. Virgin Islands, and limited coverage for Arizona, Arkansas, Guam, Michigan and Mississippi. Header: "National Day of Mourning — November 27th 2025" Along with the “People’s CDC” logo in teal. Body text: "In the words of Jean-Luc Pierite the president of the board for the North American Indian Center of Boston, the Day of Mourning movement exists in order to acknowledge that the methods of colonization within the Thanksgiving myth are “not just something that [have] happened in the 1620s [but] an ongoing process” that indigenous peoples are building solidarity to confront. On this year’s National Day of Mourning, we encourage our readers to uplift the messages of indigenous peoples in the United States, in Gaza and globally and to stand in solidarity against weapons of colonization such as military power, immigration, and the unchecked spread of mass illness." Footer: "The Weather Report 12/2/25, peoplescdc.org" Header: "The Weather" Along with the “People’s CDC” logo in teal. Body text: "Now that the government shutdown has ended, the CDC-based wastewater map has finally been updated. It shows “ very low” levels across 30 states, “low” levels across 17 states, “moderate” levels in Nebraska, South Dakota and Vermont, and “high” levels in Tennessee. Five states are reporting limited coverage — where only some of the state’s wastewater centers are reporting so data is based on less than 5% of the population and may not be accurate for the entire state. There is no data for the US Virgin Islands or North Dakota." Footer: "The Weather Report 12/2/25, peoplescdc.org" Header: “People’s CDC” logo in teal. A line graph’s title: “Wastewater levels rising in 4 of 5 regions.” The Y axis is COVID concentration levels from Very Low to Very High. The X axis is dates from May 31, 2025 through November 22, 2025. The line graph peaks in 2025 in August and September. Levels go down nationally in October, but begin a slight trending upward in late November 2025. Levels in the Midwest and Northeast are currently projected to be “Low” with “Very Low” levels nationally. Text at the bottom reads “People’s CDC. Source: WastewaterSCAN.” Footer: "The Weather Report 12/2/25, peoplescdc.org"
December 3, 2025 at 3:21 AM
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In this week's People's Health Briefing, Dr. Aboelata and Dr. Aslam share updates about contagious illnesses and focus on diabetes awareness: www.youtube.com/live/YtDgkoX...
Diabetes 101: Overview, Continuous Glucose Monitors, & GLP-1s; Contagious Illnesses Update || S6E36
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November 26, 2025 at 11:26 AM
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Take action to protect childhood vaccinations! Tell the CDC’s vaccine committee by Monday, Nov 24th. Instructions at tinyurl.com/protectchild...
Electric blue colored background and top text in yellow color reads, "The People’s CDC Opposes Decisions Made by the CDC ACIP Vaccine Committee" Middle text in white color reads, ““The fight for public health is far from over, and restoring the former ACIP members and vaccine recommendations is not only the first step that is needed. A powerful, collective movement is needed to rebuild public health infrastructure, one that is guided by science, accountability, and the best interests of all people.” Bottom text in yellow color reads, "Read More at" and a white color arrow points to the right to text in yellow color reads, "https://peoplescdc.org/the-peoples-cdc-opposes-decisions-made-by-the-cdc-acip-vaccine-committee." People's CDC logo in teal color at the top right.
November 22, 2025 at 10:31 PM
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In this week's People's Health Briefing, Dr. Aboelata remembers Coach John Beam and shares updates on contagious illnesses, as well as Canada losing it's "Measles-Free" status: www.youtube.com/live/LosTIQa...
Remembering Coach John Beam; Canada Loses Measles-Free Status; Contagious Illnesses Update || S6E35
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November 20, 2025 at 11:33 AM
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This is the People’s CDC bi-weekly update for 11/17/2025! This is a Brief Weather Report from the People’s CDC sheds light on the ongoing COVID situation in the US.
Blue background. Header: “The Weather Report 11/18/25." Below a Blue rectangle with white text: “Northeast and Midwest are at “High Levels”. A map titled “COVID Wastewater Map, from data updated on Nov 11, 2025”. Graphic depicts a map of the U.S. into four regions: West, Midwest, South, and Northeast. Key in the lower right ” indicates levels: orange for high, yellow for medium, blue for low, and green for not detected. The West and South are shaded blue, while the Midwest, and Northeast are orange. 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, many dots are concentrated along the coast of California and many dots are blue. In the Midwest and South, dots are spread farther apart with a mix of blue, yellow, and orange dots. In the Northeast, dots are closer together with a mix of yellow and orange dots. Below: “People’s CDC. Source: WastewaterSCAN.”] Header: "The Weather" Along with the “People’s CDC” logo in teal. Body text: "The CDC has not updated their wastewater map since September 25, 2025, with a planned update on November 21, 2025. This week we will continue reporting on COVID levels using data provided by WastewaterSCAN. WastewaterSCAN reports COVID wastewater levels as of November 11, 2025 at the regional level with two regions at “low” and two regions at “high” levels. The Northeast and Midwest are considered as “high,” demonstrating that different areas can have higher levels of COVID transmission. Therefore, it is important to check areas local to you for information on COVID transmission. As always, wear a high-quality respirator (e.g. N95, KN95) to minimize your risk of getting sick.” Footer: "The Weather Report 11/18/25, peoplescdc.org"] Header: “People’s CDC” logo in teal. A line graph with the title, “24 Month Regional COVID Wastewater Trend” with wastewater viral activity level indicated on the left-hand vertical axis, going from 0 to 3,000, and dates across the horizontal axis, with date labels ranging from April 2024 to October 2025. Text above the graph reads, “Wastewater Levels Slightly Increased”. A key at the top indicates line colors. National is black, Northeast is green, South is yellow, Midwest is orange, and West is blue. Overall, levels trended downward for all four regions in the past month with a recent uptick during the past two weeks. Text at the bottom reads “People’s CDC. Source: WastewaterSCAN.” Footer: "The Weather Report 11/18/25, peoplescdc.org". Header: "Wastewater Trends". Along with the “People’s CDC” logo in teal. Body text: "According to WastewaterSCAN, wastewater levels have slightly increased after the late summer wave, including national levels, specifically driven by the regions of the Northeast and Midwest having higher levels than the regions of the South and West. " Footer: "The Weather Report 11/18/25, peoplescdc.org"
November 19, 2025 at 7:27 AM
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In this week's People's Health Briefing, Dr. Aboelata shares updates on the continuing government shutdown & food insecurity; new cross-state Public Health Alliance; COVID, RSV, & Flu vaccine effectiveness, and spotlights veterans health:
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S6E34: SNAP & Food Insecurity Amid Shutdown, New Cross-State Public Health Alliance
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November 11, 2025 at 10:20 PM
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This is the People’s CDC bi-weekly update for 11/03/2025! This Weather Report from the People’s CDC sheds light on the ongoing COVID situation in the US.
Dark blue background. Header: “The Weather Report 11/4/25." Below a dark blue rectangle with white text: “All Regions Are At “Low” Levels.” 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, Midwest, and Northeast, and Southern regions are all shaded blue. 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, many dots are concentrated along the coast of California and many dots are blue. In the Midwest and South, dots are spread farther apart with a mix of blue, yellow, and orange dots. In the Northeast, dots are closer together with a mix of yellow and orange dots. Below: “People’s CDC. Source: WastewaterSCAN.”] Header: "The Weather" Body text: "The CDC wastewater map has not been updated since September 25, 2025 as a result of the ongoing federal government shutdown. The map updates may be further delayed due to the hundreds of CDC employees being intentionally laid off by the Trump administration who continues their ongoing attack on public health infrastructure. We continue to report on COVID levels by analyzing data provided by WastewaterSCAN. As of October 31st, WastewaterSCAN reports COVID wastewater levels at the regional level with all four major regions at “Low.” Trends at the subregional level include 12 high transmission sites, 28 medium transmission, and 101 low transmission sites demonstrating that active levels of COVID transmission are continuing. As always, wear a high-quality mask (e.g., N95, KN95) to minimize your risk of getting sick.” Footer: "The Weather Report 11/4/25, peoplescdc.org" along with the “People’s CDC” logo in teal.] A line graph with the title, “12 Month Regional COVID Wastewater Trend From data updated on Oct 31, 2025” with “Wastewater Viral Activity Level” (measured as quantity of nucleic-acids, PMMoV Normalized (x1 million) indicated on the left-hand vertical axis, going from 0 to 1,400, and dates across the horizontal axis, with date labels ranging from Dec 2024 to Nov 2025. Text above the graph: “Wastewater Levels Decreasing.” A key at the top indicates line colors. National is black, Midwest is orange, South is yellow, Northeast is green, and West is blue. Overall, levels trended downward for all four regions in the past month. Text at the bottom reads “People’s CDC. Source: WastewaterSCAN.” Footer: "The Weather Report 11/4/25, peoplescdc.org" along with the “People’s CDC” logo in teal. Header: "Wastewater Trends". Body text: "According to WastewaterSCAN, wastewater levels have decreased from a recent wave that peaked in September, noting an overall downward trend. The trend seems to be following similar patterns as 2024 which showed a dip down in November that followed peaks in late August and early September." Footer: "The Weather Report 11/4/25, peoplescdc.org" along with the “People’s CDC” logo in teal.
November 4, 2025 at 11:24 PM
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Going to a protest? Rally? March? Want to help others in the fight better understand the link between public health and anti-authoritarianism?
Blue background image with white text. Subheader reads "peoplescdc.org" Header reads "FIGHT FACISM" Text reads "At People's CDC, we have watched in dismay as governments and corporations slash funding for programs that keep people housed, fed, and vaccinated; cut programs that track and control the spread of diseases; dismantle life saving research. They claim, 'There's not enough money for that,' yet they find billions for war, policing, and projects that make themselves and their friends richer. "This didn't start with MAGA, btw.) We're taught success comes through individualism. But when we share the same planet, the same air, the same future, we must reject the lie that we success or fail alone. We have to create systems within our communities, while building different forms of governance that prioritize everybody's wellbeing. That means collectively enacting basic public health measures to stop deadly, disabling diseases like COVID-19 and measles: Wear high-quality masks, especially in crowded spaces. Stay home when sick if you can. Open windows. Use air purifiers to clean indoor air. Build support networks-check indoor air. Build support networks-check on sick neighbors, show up for all children, for disables and elders community members. And we must organize! Unionize. Demand paid sick leave in our contracts. Win universal healthcare. You are all too precious, the world's riches too vast, and the future too open to leave anyone behind. So rest, dream, adapt, stay in the fight. Join us in building a new future - a new public health - together." Centered between the text is an image of masked woman holding a stop sign that reads "Stop Fascism"
November 3, 2025 at 3:11 PM
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TAKE ACTION BY NOV. 1, tell OSHA to continue to require the reporting of Covid infections in healthcare settings. Instructions at: tinyurl.com/oshahealthcare.
Light purple header positioned in top left reads "TAKE ACTION by Sat, Nov 1" Text reads "Tell OSHA to continue requiring healthcare settings to report and track COVID infections." Subtext in bottom left reads, "Submit a public comment via Regulations.gov at https://tinyurl.com/oshahealthcare" QR on bottom has headers that reads, " Scan QR for instructions" People's CDC purple logo in bottom right hand corner.
October 31, 2025 at 4:11 PM
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In this week's People's Health Briefing, Dr. Aboelata, Khariyyah Shabazz, and Timothy Zenor-Davis share updates on the government shutdown, food insecurity, new Mpox cases, Black Solidarity Day, and contagious illnesses: www.youtube.com/live/8KnNPnu...
Food Insecurity & Gov’t Shutdown; Black Solidarity Day; Mpox & Contagious Illnesses Update || S6E33
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October 30, 2025 at 2:48 PM
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This is the People’s CDC bi-weekly update for 10/20/2025! This Weather Report from the People’s CDC sheds light on the ongoing COVID situation in the US.
Dark blue background. Header: “The Weather Report 10/20/25." Below a deep red rectangle with white text "Three Regions Remain at "Medium" Levels". Following a U.S. map titled "COVID-19 Wastewater Map Data last updated Oct 13, 2025" U.S. map is separated into four regions: West, Midwest, South, and Northeast. Key in the lower right corner ” indicates concentration levels: orange for high, yellow for medium, blue for low, and gray for not calculated. West, Midwest, and Northeast is yellow while the Southern regions are blue. Individual wastewater treatment plants, indicated by dots, scattered across. The West, many dots are concentrated along the coast of California and are blue. In the Midwest and South, dots are spread farther apart with a mix of blue, yellow, and orange. The Northeast, dots are closer together with a mix of yellow and orange. Below: “People’s CDC. Source: WastewaterSCAN.”] Header: "The Weather" Body text: "The CDC has not updated their wastewater map since September 25, 2025 as a result of the ongoing federal government shutdown. This may also have been caused by hundreds of CDC employees intentionally laid off by the Trump administration as they continue their ongoing attack on public health infrastructure. As a result, this week we will be reporting on COVID levels using data provided by WastewaterSCAN. WastewaterSCAN reports COVID wastewater levels at the regional level with three major regions at “Medium” and one region at “Low.” These levels in the West, Midwest, and Northeast Regions demonstrate that there continues to be active levels of COVID transmission.” Footer: "The Weather Report 10/22/25, peoplescdc.org" along with the “People’s CDC” logo in teal.] Header: "The Weather" Body text: "As always, wear a high-quality respirator (e.g., N95, KN95) to minimize your risk of getting sick. If you have not done so already, it is important to get the updated 2025-2026 COVID booster.” Footer: "The Weather Report 10/22/25, peoplescdc.org" along with the “People’s CDC” logo in teal.] A header in deep red reads "Recent Wave in High WasteWater Levels Appears to Have Ended". Below this, a line graph with the title, “COVID Wastewater Trends as of October 18, 2025, Data last updated October 12, 2025". Graphic depicts “Wastewater Viral Activity Level” indicated on the left-hand vertical axis, going from 0 to 3,000, and dates across the horizontal axis, with date labels ranging from April 2024 to October 205. Text above the graph reads, “Recent Wave in High Wastewater Levels Appears to Have Ended.” A key at the top indicates line colors. National is black, Midwest is orange, South is yellow, Northeast is green, and West is blue. Overall, levels trended downward for all four regions in the past month with a recent uptick during the past two weeks. Text at the bottom reads “People’s CDC. Source: WastewaterSCAN.” Footer: "The Weather Report 10/22/25, peoplescdc.org" along with the “People’s CDC” logo in teal.]
October 26, 2025 at 12:14 AM