Week 14 Respiratory Update

An additional 23 flu cases were added to our data, a 57.14% increase from last week. This brings our total number of flu cases this season 1,198 with the majority being Type A. There are 6 weeks left in this year’s flu season.

We are also reporting an additional flu death this season; a female in her 90’s. So far, this flu season, we have reported three flu deaths in the county.  

 

COVID-19 Summary: (Sara Wilton, Epidemiologist)

Currently, Jefferson County, MO is in the LOW COMMUNITY LEVEL (green). In the LOW level, the recommendations for individuals and households are:

  • Stay up to date with COVID-19 vaccines and boosters

  • Maintain improved ventilation throughout indoor spaces when possible

  • Follow CDC recommendations for isolation and quarantine, including getting tested if you are exposed to COVID-19 or have symptoms of COVID-19

  • If you are immunocompromised or high risk for severe disease

    • Have a plan for rapid testing if needed (e.g., having home tests or access to testing)

    • Talk to your healthcare provider about whether you are a candidate for treatments like oral antivirals, PrEP, and monoclonal antibodies



Of the 48 new cases reported in Week 14, 50% were unvaccinated, 22.92% were fully vaccinated, and 27.08% were fully vaccinated AND boosted.  50.97% of Jefferson County residents have completed the full series of vaccination and 20.53% have received a third dose or booster vaccine.

 

  • Total Cases: 53,185

  • Total Deaths: 542

    • 9 additional COVID deaths since last report

      • Female, 60’s

      • Male, 60’s

      • 2 Females, 70’s

      • 3 Males, 70’s

      • Female, 80’s

      • Male, 90’s