COVID19 Data Dashboard: COVID-19 Data — Jefferson County Health Department (jeffcohealth.org)
Influenza Data Dashboard: Flu Season Info — Jefferson County Health Department (jeffcohealth.org)
Week 3 Respiratory Report: 2022_Week3_JCHDRespiratoryReport.pdf (squarespace.com)
Influenza Summary: (Sara Wilton, Epidemiologist)
During Week 3, an additional 25 flu cases were added to our data. This brings our total number of flu cases this season 922. Our influenza cases decreased again this past week. Influenza A (H3N2) continues to be the dominant strain circulating in our county making up 93% of our cases.
As of Week 3, we are reporting a new flu death; a female in her 50’s. So far, this flu season, we have reported two flu deaths in the county.
Flu vaccination is the best way to prevent the spread of flu. CDC recommends everyone 6 months and older get an annual flu vaccine especially those at a higher risk of serious complications.
COVID-19 Summary: (Sara Wilton, Epidemiologist)
This week the county remains in the RED/highest transmission level with a weekly case count of 2,495 confirmed and probable cases. This is the second week in a row we have seen a small decrease in weekly cases. Our percent positivity in Week 3 was 36.27%. It is important to note that Covid home tests may affect the weekly case count and our percent positivity rate. While the growing number of home tests is indeed a good thing, we are not made aware of many of these positive home tests unless an individual self-reports the positive test to the health department or receives a follow up test with their doctor.
Of the 2,495 new cases reported in Week 1, 63.45% were unvaccinated, 26.57% were fully vaccinated, and 9.98% were fully vaccinated AND boosted. This data shows the effectiveness of vaccination and booster doses against contracting COVID-19. We strongly encourage individuals who are eligible for a booster dose, get that as soon as possible.
53.53% of Jefferson County residents have initiated COVID vaccination, while 48.9% have completed the full series. The percentage of residents who have received a third dose or booster vaccine is 17.78%. Vaccination is our best prevention measure because it prevents severe illness and death.
- Total Cases: 48,486
- Total Deaths: 416
o 10 additional deaths since last report, all community based
§ Male 50’s
§ 2 Females, 60’s
§ 2 Males, 60’s
§ 2 Females, 70’s
§ Female, 80’s
§ Male, 80’s
§ Female, 90’s