AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoDelaware Measles Update: Delaware Public Health says measles cases have risen to 20, all in Kent County (6 kids under 10, 1 teen, 13 adults). Officials remind residents that two-dose MMR vaccination is about 97% effective. Severe Weather Watch: A severe thunderstorm watch is in effect Friday evening across New Jersey and parts of Delaware and the region, with lightning, strong winds up to 65 mph, and quarter-sized hail—NWS urges people to avoid unnecessary travel. Cyclospora Outbreak: The CDC reports Cyclospora has spread to 47 states with nearly 23,000 cases nationwide, including rising hospitalizations. Beach Safety & Rescue: Coast Guard crews rescued a 71-year-old woman after she drifted off Beach Plum Island; no injuries reported. Tourism & Events: The Philadelphia Folk Festival returns Aug. 14–16 at Old Pool Farm, and Celtic to Classical brings three concerts Aug. 17–19 in Milford, Rehoboth Beach, and Bethany Beach. Health on the Go: TidalHealth is rolling out a mobile mammography unit in Sussex County for breast cancer screenings. Local Planning Watch: Residents pushed back on a proposed 443-home development near Dagsboro during Delaware’s PLUS review process. Air Travel: United adds seasonal nonstop service from the Donald J. Trump International Airport to San Francisco starting Nov. 7.
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