Week 16 Respiratory Update

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 16 Respiratory Report: 2022_Week16_JCHDRespiratoryReport.pdf (squarespace.com)

CDC Integrated County View Data Tracker: CDC COVID Data Tracker: County View

 

Influenza Summary: (Sara Wilton, Epidemiologist)

An additional 19 flu cases were added to our data, bringing our total number of flu cases this season 1,241 with the majority being Type A. There are 4 weeks left in this year’s flu season. So far, this flu season, we have reported three flu deaths in the county.  

 

COVID-19 Summary: (Sara Wilton, Epidemiologist)

Recently 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 16, 113 new COVID cases were reported. This was a 46.73% increase in weekly cases compared to week 15.  As previously mentioned, vaccination data is not available for individual cases reported this week.

  • Total Cases: 53,426

  • Total Deaths: 545

    • 2 additional COVID deaths since last report

      • Male, 50’s

      • Male, 80’s

Week 15 Respiratory Update

This report includes data on both influenza and COVID for Week 15. 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: COVID-19 Data — Jefferson County Health Department (jeffcohealth.org)

Influenza Data Dashboard: Flu Season Info — Jefferson County Health Department (jeffcohealth.org)

Week 15 Respiratory Report: 2022_Week15_JCHDRespiratoryReport.pdf (squarespace.com)

CDC Integrated County View Data Tracker: CDC COVID Data Tracker: County View

 

Influenza Summary: (Sara Wilton, Epidemiologist)

An additional 24 flu cases were added to our data, bringing our total number of flu cases this season 1,222 with the majority being Type A. There are 5 weeks left in this year’s flu season. So far, this flu season, we have reported three flu deaths in the county.  

 

COVID-19 Summary: (Sara Wilton, Epidemiologist)

Recently 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 15, 79 new COVID cases were reported. This was a 64.5% increase in weekly cases compared to week 14.  As previously mentioned, vaccination data is not available for individual cases reported this week.

  • Total Cases: 53,304

  • Total Deaths: 543

    • 1 additional COVID deaths since last report

      • Female, 70’s

 

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

 

Week 13 Respiratory Update

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 13 Respiratory Report: 2022_Week13_JCHDRespiratoryReport.pdf (squarespace.com)

 

 

Influenza Summary: (Sara Wilton, Epidemiologist)

An additional 13 flu cases were added to our data. This brings our total number of flu cases this season 1,175 with the majority being Type A. There are 7 weeks left in this year’s flu season. In the past, now is when we would typically see that drastic decrease in flu cases, however this season our cases dropped around the first week of 2022 and have held steady ever since. So far, this flu season, we have reported two 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

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

o   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 13, 54.17% were unvaccinated, 20.83% were fully vaccinated, and 25% were fully vaccinated AND boosted.  50.80% of Jefferson County residents have completed the full series of vaccination and 20.33% have received a third dose or booster vaccine.

 

Jefferson County Health Department strongly encourages vaccinated individuals to get their booster dose as well. Although COVID-19 vaccines remain effective in preventing severe disease, recent data  suggest their effectiveness at preventing infection or severe illness wanes over time, especially in people ages 65 years and older.

 

Data from clinical trials showed that a booster shot increased the immune response in trial participants who finished a Pfizer-BioNTech or Moderna primary series 6 months earlier or who received a J&J/Janssen single-dose vaccine 2 months earlier. With an increased immune response, people should have improved protection against getting infected with COVID-19. For Pfizer-BioNTech and J&J/Janssen, clinical trials also showed that a booster shot helped prevent severe disease.

 

-        Total Cases: 53,131

-        Total Deaths: 533

o    No additional deaths since last report

 

Week 12 Respiratory Update

An additional 25 flu cases were added to our data. This brings our total number of flu cases this season 1,162 with the majority being Type A. There are 8 weeks left in this year’s flu season. In the past, now is when we would typically see that drastic decrease in flu cases, however this season our cases dropped around the first week of 2022 and have held steady ever since. So far, this flu season, we have reported two 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

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

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

Of the 54 new cases reported in Week 11, 66.7% were unvaccinated, 24.04% were fully vaccinated, and 9.26% were fully vaccinated AND boosted.  50.70% of Jefferson County residents have completed the full series of vaccination and 20.24% have received a third dose or booster vaccine.


Jefferson County Health Department strongly encourages vaccinated individuals to get their booster dose as well. Although COVID-19 vaccines remain effective in preventing severe disease, recent data  suggest their effectiveness at preventing infection or severe illness wanes over time, especially in people ages 65 years and older.

 

The recent emergence of the Omicron variant further emphasizes the importance of vaccination, boosters, and prevention efforts needed to protect against COVID-19.

 

Data from clinical trials showed that a booster shot increased the immune response in trial participants who finished a Pfizer-BioNTech or Moderna primary series 6 months earlier or who received a J&J/Janssen single-dose vaccine 2 months earlier. With an increased immune response, people should have improved protection against getting infected with COVID-19. For Pfizer-BioNTech and J&J/Janssen, clinical trials also showed that a booster shot helped prevent severe disease.

 

-        Total Cases: 53,066

-        Total Deaths: 533

o    3 additional deaths since last report

§  Female, 60’s

§  Female, 90’s

§  Male, 90’s