[Minnesota] health 8.0 — Respiratory illness increasing: Minnesota — Flu(24), RSV(4)

# SITUATIONAL AWARENESS BRIEFING Health Event — Minnesota Respiratory Illness Cluster

Status & Scope: CDC reports elevated respiratory illness activity in Minnesota as of 14 May 2026—24 confirmed flu cases and 4 RSV cases. Severity rating 8/10 indicates moderate disease burden. Current trajectory and affected geographic specificity within the state remain under observation.

Operational Considerations: WFM operations in Minnesota should monitor workforce availability impacts (illness-driven absences, quarantine protocols). Consider healthcare facility access constraints if operations support clinical sites. Transportation logistics may face disruption if regional travel restrictions or guidance shifts. Facilities with vulnerable populations or high operational density merit particular attention to infection control protocols and staffing surge capacity.