Jefferson County Week 25 COVID Update

YELLOW Status | 7-day rolling average cases per day per 100,000 residents: 5.33 | Positivity Rate: 5.23%

CDC Week 25 Epidemiological Analysis: (from JCHD Epidemiologist, Sara Wilton)

From week 24 to week 25, there was a 15% increase in weekly cases. The highest number of cases during week 25 came from our 10–19-year age group. This is a little concerning since most of that age group is eligible for the vaccine, but only 10.82% has completed the full series of vaccination.

Our percent positivity has moved from 4.6% (green) to 5.23% (yellow) and the number of tests performed has continued to drop over the course of the last few weeks. I can’t stress enough the importance of testing especially now with the Delta variant on the rise.

According to the recent MO DHSS health advisory, patient data from areas where Delta is now the most prevalent variant shows that the top symptoms of Delta variant infection are headache, followed by runny nose and sore throat, while fever and cough were less common. These differences in symptoms are important to note. Headache, runny nose, and sore throat may easily be confused with the common cold. Individuals who experience any symptoms of this nature are highly encouraged to get tested though these symptoms differ from the more common Covid-19 symptoms that many have experienced over the past year.

Increased hospitalizations from the Delta variant are happening across the United States as well, most notably, in Southwest Missouri where the local health department has reported that the Delta variant is the cause of 93% of all new cases in the area.

The abnormally high census of hospitalized patients for this time of year is causing much concern. Of those hospitalized patients, it is reported that 98% were unvaccinated. Vaccination rates in that area are slightly higher than here in Jefferson County. Nationwide, there were 18,000 Covid deaths in the month of May and 99.2% of them happened in unvaccinated people. Data has once again shown that getting vaccinated reduces the risk of hospitalization or death from Covid-19.

CDC Week 25 Epi Report:

https://static1.squarespace.com/static/57f035cc9f745646c52342b9/t/60dc86c4cc33482b8e3c5285/1625065157492/Week+25+Reports.pdf

CDC Week 25 Vaccine Report:

https://static1.squarespace.com/static/57f035cc9f745646c52342b9/t/60dc86f276b724275c994320/1625065204362/JCHD_Covid19_Vaccine+Data_6.24.21.pdf

COVID-19 Case Updates: (as of 6/30/2021)

• Total Cases: 24,035

  • Active Cases: 116

• Total Deaths: 254

  • One additional COVID death; male 80’s, community based

COVID-19 Vaccine Updates:

• 65,580, or 29.15%, 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, 35.05% 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

Jefferson County Week 24 COVID Update

YELLOW Status | 7-day rolling average cases per day per 100,000 residents: 3.94 | Positivity Rate: 3.94%

CDC Week 24 Epidemiological Analysis: (from JCHD Epidemiologist, Sara Wilton)

Our cases increased 5% from the week prior and the percent positivity increased as well. We are still seeing the highest number of weekly cases come from our 50–59-year age group. Zero cases were reported in our long-term care facilities for the third week in a row.

The proportion of cases from the Delta variant (B.1.617.2) is expected to increase. The Delta variant has been detected in Missouri. We have not yet received any reports from the state of this variant being detected in Jefferson County, however, because of the time it takes to sequence a sample, we may not be notified that a person had a particular variant until weeks after a person tests positive. This is concerning because this variant is even more contagious than the Alpha variant (B.117) and is associated with a higher risk of hospitalizations and severe illness.

Since there is a significant time lag, it’s important that we continue practicing prevention including vaccination. Those who are feeling sick should get tested and those who test positive need to isolate for the recommended time frame. There are individuals in our county who can’t get vaccinated (particularly kids who are not eligible yet), so the best way to protect them is to control community transmission. When we slow the spread, it benefits everyone.

CDC Week 24 Epi Reports:

https://static1.squarespace.com/static/57f035cc9f745646c52342b9/t/60d33c9ae408ea69be7c45b1/1624456347541/Week+24+Reports.pdf

CDC Week 24 Vaccine Report:

https://static1.squarespace.com/static/57f035cc9f745646c52342b9/t/60d33cb65a293650c1f2105d/1624456375238/JCHD_Covid19_Vaccine+Data_6.21.21.pdf

COVID-19 Case Updates: (as of 6/23/2021)

• Total Cases: 23,933

  • Active Cases: 74

• Total Deaths: 253

  • No additional COVID deaths

COVID-19 Vaccine Updates:

• 64,540, or 28.68%, 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, 34.52% 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

Jefferson County Week 23 COVID Update

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:

https://static1.squarespace.com/static/57f035cc9f745646c52342b9/t/60ca059528f58c12de7a1ff0/1623852438179/Week+23+Reports.pdf

CDC Week 23 Vaccine Report:

https://static1.squarespace.com/static/57f035cc9f745646c52342b9/t/60ca118f453b3440cf2e5066/1623855503903/JCHD_Covid19_Vaccine+Data_6.11.21.pdf

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

Jefferson County Week 22 COVID Update

YELLOW Status | 7-day rolling average cases per day per 100,000 residents: 3.05 | Positivity Rate: 2.15%

CDC Week 22 Epidemiological Analysis: (from JCHD Epidemiologist, Sara Wilton)

Our weekly cases have decreased 4% over the last week and the percent positive sits at 2.15%. Once again, we had a very small number of cases in our 0–19-year age group. Over half of our weekly cases came solely from the 20-29- and 50-59-year age groups. Zero cases were reported in our long-term care facilities during week 22.

The number of vaccinations administered to Jefferson County residents is still slowly increasing; 1,170 total doses were administered from 5/30/21- 6/4/21.

CDC Week 22 Epi Reports:

https://static1.squarespace.com/static/57f035cc9f745646c52342b9/t/60c0bf63c8e3952583155760/1623244644016/Week+22+Reports.pdf

CDC Week 22 Vaccine Report:

https://static1.squarespace.com/static/57f035cc9f745646c52342b9/t/60c0bf8ec8e3952583155a86/1623244687144/JCHD_Covid19_Vaccine+Data_6.4.21.pdf

COVID-19 Case Updates: (as of 6/9/2021)

• Total Cases: 23,829

  • Active Cases: 67

• Total Deaths: 253

  • Four additional COVID deaths; male-50’s, male-60’s, male-80’s, and female-80’s; all community-based deaths

COVID-19 Vaccine Updates:

• JCHD has provided 22,505 doses total

• 58,310, or 25.92%, 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, 31.42% 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

Jefferson County Week 21 COVID Update

YELLOW Status | 7-day rolling average cases per day per 100,000 residents: 2.73 | Positivity Rate: 2.33%

CDC Week 21 Epidemiological Analysis: (from JCHD Epidemiologist, Sara Wilton)

We had a 27% decline in cases over the last 7 days and the positivity rate has continued to decline as well. The 40-49 and 50-59 year age groups both had the highest number of new cases this past week, while our 0-9, 30-39, and 80+ year age groups all had no new cases reported during week 21.

CDC Week 21 Epi Reports:

https://static1.squarespace.com/static/57f035cc9f745646c52342b9/t/60b7902169bac30831bfc040/1622642721607/Week+21+Reports.pdf

CDC Week 21 Vaccine Report:

https://static1.squarespace.com/static/57f035cc9f745646c52342b9/t/60b790422bd961458e900e28/1622642754596/JCHD_Covid19_Vaccine+Data_5.27.21.pdf

COVID-19 Case Updates: (as of 6/2/2021)

• Total Cases: 23,778

  • Active Cases: 66

• Total Deaths: 249

  • One additional COVID death; Male-60’s, community based

COVID-19 Vaccine Updates:

• JCHD has provided 22,495 doses total

• 57,062, or 25.36%, 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, 30.75% 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