AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoMeasles Alert in Delaware: Delaware’s Division of Public Health declared a measles outbreak after four confirmed Kent County cases in unvaccinated adult men, triggering contact tracing and possible exclusion guidance for unvaccinated contacts. Shorebird Science: DNREC reports strong red knot returns at Slaughter Beach/Mispillion Harbor, with counts near 2,000 early and about 3,000 by May 20, plus weight data showing many birds in good condition. AI in Agriculture: University of Delaware researchers used computer-vision AI and citizen-sourced images to better track when perennial grasses flower, a key step for understanding plant adaptation and timing. School Tech & Health: A new JAMA Pediatrics analysis finds most states now restrict cellphone use in K-12, reflecting growing concerns about youth mental health. Delaware Courts & AI Defamation: A Delaware Superior Court judge let a Robby Starbuck defamation case against Google’s Bard AI move forward, setting up a new legal fight over AI-generated claims. Environmental Policy Fight: Delaware AG Kathy Jennings joined a coalition suing the EPA over a rule that weakens hydrofluorocarbon phaseout deadlines under the AIM Act. Local Public Health Outreach: Delaware County in Pennsylvania launched a mobile vaccination clinic as measles cases climb across the region.
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