Dallas

Epidemiological Brief

Dallas scores 15.86 (LOW risk) as of 2026-08-07. Pertussis is the leading signal at 36.6/100, reflecting elevated whooping cough case counts across Texas. Mpox contributes 20/100 at sentinel-level, consistent with ongoing low-level transmission in the Dallas–Fort Worth metroplex. Dengue contributes 21.2/100 from travel-associated cases in Texas. COVID-19 and influenza are at low background levels. Measles is not detected in the current reporting window. Wastewater surveillance (ATCP-73RE) monitors COVID-19 and influenza with no alert triggered. Hantavirus is an active watch-level signal for North Texas; rodent-avoidance measures and site hygiene protocols are recommended for outdoor venues and accommodation facilities. Data coverage is low (56%), so some signals may be underestimated and a degree of caution is warranted. Conditions are hot and arid (33°C, 47% relative humidity, no precipitation) — the most extreme heat conditions among all 16 host cities — posing an independent heat-illness risk alongside infectious disease concerns. International arrivals total 15,080. Standard precautions apply: respiratory hygiene, pertussis vaccination verification, and heat-illness prevention protocols for fans, athletes, and outdoor personnel. No enhanced communicable disease measures are currently required.

Model SCEME v3.1 · Updated August 7, 2026

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