YELLOW Status | 7-day rolling average cases per day per 100,000 residents: 3.68 | Positivity Rate: 3.13%
CDC Week 23 Epidemiological Analysis: (from JCHD Epidemiologist, Sara Wilton)
Our case count has only slightly decreased from the week prior, however, we are continuing to receive cases after our weekly reports are published, so it is possible that our small decrease may disappear within the next few days. Just as in week 22, the highest increase in cases was our 20–29-year age group and 50–59-year age group. Zero cases were reported from our long-term care facilities.
The Delta variant (B.1.617.2), which originated in India, is on the rise and now accounts for approximately 10% of all Covid infections in the US. We have not yet received any reports from the state of this variant being detected in Jefferson County. The proportion of cases from this variant is exponentially increasing and is expected to become the dominant variant in the US in the near future.
It is concerning because this variant is even more contagious than the Alpha variant (B.117) and may be associated with a higher risk of hospitalization and severe illness. However, recent studies have shown that two doses of the Pfizer vaccine were 88% effective against symptomatic disease from the Delta variant. There was only 33% protection after just one dose- emphasizing the importance of finishing that two-dose regimen. Studies are underway to determine the effectiveness of Moderna and J&J against this variant, but comparable results are expected.
All this to say that communities with a low percentage of vaccinated residents may see a sharp increase in cases in the near future. Our number of fully vaccinated residents (26.96%) and the total number of doses administered to residents has been slow to increase in the past few weeks, so our community-based vaccine outreach is incredibly important now that preventative measures are relaxing.
CDC Week 23 Epi Reports:
CDC Week 23 Vaccine Report:
COVID-19 Case Updates: (as of 6/16/2021)
Total Cases: 23,880
Active Cases: 77
Total Deaths: 253
No additional COVID deaths
COVID-19 Vaccine Updates:
JCHD has provided 22,532 doses total
60,665, or 26.96%, of Jeffco residents have been fully vaccinated
COVID-19 vaccination is now available for those 12 years of age and older
An estimated 185,536 JeffCo residents 14+ years old are eligible to receive the vaccine
Estimated population including 12/13-year-olds could not be found, therefore isn’t included in the estimated eligible population data
Of the 14+ eligible population, 32.55% have been fully vaccinated
To find COVID-19 Vaccination near you, visit:
- Missouri Site- https://covidvaccine.mo.gov/find/#navigator
- Federal Site- https://www.vaccines.gov
