Jefferson County Week 46 Respiratory Update

This week is the first time we are utilizing our combined respiratory disease surveillance report. This report includes data on both influenza and COVID for Week 46. 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.

COVID-19 surveillance began in March 2020 and has been ongoing. COVID-19 data reflects cases that are entered into Missouri’s communicable disease database. Vaccination data for COVID-19 is reported to the Jefferson County Health Department weekly by the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services (MO DHSS). All data and information are conditional and may change as more reports are received.

Week 46 Respiratory Report: 2021_Week46_JCHDRespiratoryReport.pdf (squarespace.com)

COVID19 Data Dashboard: COVID-19 Data — Jefferson County Health Department (jeffcohealth.org)

Influenza Summary:

This week two additional flu cases were reported to Jefferson County Health Department for a total of 30 cases so far this season. The prominent influenza strain in Jefferson County currently is Type A with 21 total cases. No influenza associated deaths have been reported in the county as of week 46.

COVID-19 Summary:

This week the county remains in the RED/highest transmission level with a weekly case count of 491 confirmed and probable cases and a positivity rate of 11.24%. Of the 491 new cases reported in week 46, 76.99% were unvaccinated. 50.40% of Jefferson County residents have initiated COVID vaccination, while 44.95% have completed the full series.

• Total Cases: 34,284

• Total Deaths: 358

  • 8 additional deaths, all community based

    • Female, 50’s

    • Female, 60’s

    • Male, 60’s

    • Female, 70’s

    • 3 Males, 70’s

    • Female, 80’s

Jefferson County Rotary Clubs Donate Golf Tournament Proceeds to JCHD Program Serving Residents Struggling with Access to Healthcare

Jefferson County Health Department- Hillsboro, MO- Jefferson County Health Department (JCHD) recently received a monetary donation of $6,750 from the Jefferson County Rotary Clubs, Inc. Benefit Golf Tournament.

Jefferson County Rotary Clubs, Inc. held a benefit golf tournament on September 17 at Oak Valley Golf Course & Resort in Pevely, MO. The event attracted 144 golfers and 52 sponsors, raising a total of $13,830. This was the 3rd annual benefit golf tournament hosted by the Jefferson County Rotary Clubs and the third year they chose JCHD’s Wellness Van Program as one of the recipients of the proceeds from the tournament.

Donated funds go directly into the JCHD Wellness Van program providing healthcare services for Jefferson County residents who need it most. “We are grateful for the continued generosity of the Jefferson County Rotary Clubs,” states Jefferson County Health Department Executive Director, Kelley Vollmar. “It’s rewarding to see such great community participation in support of a program that in turn provides vital health services to their friends and neighbors who may be struggling with access to care.”

“We are thankful to all the players, sponsors, and volunteers for helping to make this tournament a success,” states Hillsboro Rotary Club President, Doug Wright. “The third annual tournament grew by over 20% from our last one two years ago, and with everyone's help, we can grow the tournament and help even more people in Jefferson County.”

Jefferson County Week 45 COVID Update

CDC Week 45 Epidemiological Analysis: (from JCHD Epidemiologist, Sara Wilton)

This week the county remains in the RED/highest transmission level with a weekly case count of 460 confirmed and probable cases and a positivity rate of 10.86%. Both our weekly case count and percent positivity increased from last week with 22.67% increase in cases from last week. We reported 108 youth cases in week 45, accounting for 23.48% of all weekly cases.

Our total percentage of fully vaccinated individuals is 44.35%. Of the 460 new cases that were reported for week 45, 78.5% were unvaccinated. Recently, most of the COVID vaccines provided in the county have been 3rd or booster doses.

As the holiday season approaches, JCHD encourages individuals to follow respiratory illness prevention measures. These include frequent handwashing especially before eating or serving food, wear a mask, communicate with friends and family about the safety precautions you are taking, and get vaccinated against the flu and COVID if possible. For more information visit: Holiday Tips (cdc.gov)

CDC Week 45 Epi Report: Week+45+Reports.pdf (squarespace.com)

CDC Week 45 Vaccine Report: JCHD_Covid19_Vaccine+Data_11.12.21.pdf (squarespace.com)

COVID-19 Case Updates: (as of 11/17/2021)

• Total Cases: 33,688

  • Active Cases: 587

• Total Deaths: 350

  • 4 additional deaths since last report, all community based

    • Female, 50’s

    • Male, 60’s

    • Male, 70’s

    • Male, 80’s

Jefferson County Week 44 COVID Update

CDC Week 44 Epidemiological Analysis: (from JCHD Epidemiologist, Sara Wilton)

This week the county remains in the RED/highest transmission level with a weekly case count of 365 confirmed and probable cases and a positivity rate of 8.43%. Our weekly case count increased slightly from last week, but the percent positivity decreased. We reported 110 youth cases in week 44, accounting for 30% of all weekly cases.

Our total percentage of fully vaccinated individuals is 43.95%. Of the 365 new cases that were reported for week 43, 78.1% were unvaccinated. Recently, most of the COVID vaccines provided in the county have been 3rd or booster doses.

As the holiday season approaches, JCHD encourages individuals to follow respiratory illness prevention measures. These include frequent handwashing especially before eating or serving food, wear a mask, communicate with friends and family about the safety precautions you are taking, and get vaccinated against the flu and COVID if possible. For more information visit: Holiday Tips (cdc.gov)

CDC Week 44 Epi Report: Week+44+Reports.pdf (squarespace.com)

CDC Week 44 Vaccine Report: JCHD_Covid19_Vaccine+Data_11.05.21.pdf (squarespace.com)

COVID-19 Case Updates: (as of 11/10/2021)

• Total Cases: 33,296

  • Active Cases: 513

• Total Deaths: 346

  • 11 additional deaths since last report, 9 community based, 2 LTCF based

    • Male, 40’s

    • Female, 40’s

    • Female, 50’s

    • Female, 60’s

    • 3 Males, 70’s

    • 2 Males, 80’s

    • 2 Females, 90’s

Jefferson County Health Department Provides ‘JeffCo Wellness Walks’ to Local Parks & Trails

Jefferson County Health Department- Hillsboro, MO- Jefferson County Health Department (JCHD) recently launched a new community health program, JeffCo Wellness Walks, which focuses on encouraging physical and mental health activities while enjoying local parks and walking trails.

JeffCo Wellness Walks program consists of 10 activity signs posted along walking trails/paths in local parks. The signs encourage physical activity prompts such as jumping jacks or lunges as well as mental health prompts such as taking a few deep breaths or giving yourself compliments. Each physical activity sign also includes a QR code which links to videos showing how to complete the exercise as well as how to modify each exercise to be easier or more challenging.

“Part of our goal through our Maternal & Child Health grant funding is to encourage physical activity and healthier lifestyles within families,” states Community Engagement Team Lead, Adam Peters. “We saw great success with some of our previous programs in the park, so we decided to expand on that and provide something for families to engage with when it fits their schedule best.”

JeffCo Wellness Walks launched in early fall of this year and has been implemented in five walking trails so far with more planned in the coming months. Currently, wellness walks are set up at:

• Peace Pantry- 8100 S Industrial Dr, Cedar Hill, MO 63016

• Hillsboro City Park- 10975 MO-21, Hillsboro, MO 63050

• Arnold City Park- 2400 Bradley Beach Rd, Arnold, MO 63010

• Pomme Park- 1 Golfview Dr, Arnold, MO 63010

• Northwest Jefferson County Sports Complex- 4900 Byrnesville Rd, House Springs, MO 63051

“We are getting positive feedback from the community about the JeffCo Wellness Walk signs on our walking path, and we have a lot of people that are walking,” states Peace Pantry Board President, Linda Schroeder. “I have been able to engage with some of those using the trail and it’s wonderful to see the impact projects like this have on residents.”

For cities or parks interested in implementing JeffCo Wellness Walks, contact the health department at communications@jeffcohealth.org. To learn more about JeffCo Wellness Walks or find a list of locations, visit the health department website at www.jeffcohealth.org/jeffco-wellness-walk.