This report includes data on both influenza and COVID for Week 20. Jefferson County Health Department (JCHD) monitors influenza and other respiratory pathogens, including COVID-19, throughout Jefferson County, Missouri.
JCHD conducts influenza surveillance using passive surveillance and syndromic surveillance. Although influenza illness can occur year-round, the seasonal influenza reporting begins on the Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report (MMWR) Week 40 of a given year and continues through MMWR Week 20 of the following calendar year. All data and information are conditional and may change as more reports are received.
COVID19 Data Dashboard: https://www.jeffcohealth.org/covid19-data
Influenza Data Dashboard: https://www.jeffcohealth.org/flu-season-info
Week 20 Respiratory Report: https://static1.squarespace.com/static/57f035cc9f745646c52342b9/t/628e31a2c5ddf52cbf1fe3cf/1653485987196/2022_Week20_JCHDRespiratoryReport.pdf
CDC Integrated County View Data Tracker: https://covid.cdc.gov/covid-data-tracker/#county-view?list_select_state=Missouri&data-type=CommunityLevels&list_select_county=29099&null=29099
This is the last respiratory update for this season. Respiratory updates will resume during CDC Week 40 in the fall. COVID data will be updated weekly on our website dashboard. COVID data can also be found on the CDC dashboard listed above as well.
Influenza Summary: (Sara Wilton, Epidemiologist)
An additional 7 flu cases were added to our data, bringing our total number of flu cases this season to 1,291 with the majority being Type A. This is a 33.3% decrease in weekly reported cases since last week. During the 2021-2022 flu season 4 flu deaths were reported in Jefferson County.
Flu cases are reportable year-round, however, our respiratory report and detailed statistics will not return until next flu season later this fall.
COVID-19 Summary: (Sara Wilton, Epidemiologist)
On April 1, 2022, the state of Missouri has transitioned from ‘pandemic to endemic’ regarding COVID-19 response and data collection. Therefore, some of the data previously reported will no longer be available on weekly reports. This includes vaccination data which is now only provided to local health departments monthly and negative COVID tests which are no longer reported to the state at all.
Because of the data collection changes at the state level, you will notice some differences in the weekly report. For example, the percentage of residents vaccinated is not available this week and the number of weekly cases that were vaccinated or unvaccinated will no longer be provided.
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
In week 20, 377 new COVID cases were reported. This was an 11.53% increase in weekly cases compared to week 19. Two additional deaths are being reported this week.
Total Cases: 54,496
Total Deaths: 548
2 additional COVID deaths since last report
Male, 40’s
Male, 80’s