Week 8 Respiratory Update

Influenza Summary: This week, we are reporting 18 additional flu cases for a season total of 3,492 cases. There are 6 flu deaths reported this season. Flu vaccination is the best way to prevent the spread of flu. CDC recommends everyone 6 months and older get an annual flu vaccine especially those at a higher risk of serious complications.

COVID-19 Summary: This week, we are reporting 186 new COVID cases for a season total of 4,984. There is one additional COVID death to report for week 8, bringing the season total to 40 COVID deaths. Currently, Jefferson County, MO is in the MEDIUM COMMUNITY LEVEL (yellow). If you are at high risk of getting very sick, wear a high-quality mask or respirator (e.g., N95) when indoors in public. If you have household or social contact with someone at high risk for getting very sick, consider self-testing to detect infection before contact, and consider wearing a high-quality mask when indoors with them. Stay up to date with COVID-19 vaccines, including recommended booster doses. Maintain ventilation improvements. Avoid contact with people who have suspected or confirmed COVID-19. Follow recommendations for isolation if you have suspected or confirmed COVID-19. Follow the recommendations for what to do if you are exposed to someone with COVID-19.

Week 7 Respiratory Update

Influenza Summary: This week, we are reporting 14 additional flu cases for a season total of 3,474 cases. There are 6 flu deaths reported this season. Flu vaccination is the best way to prevent the spread of flu. CDC recommends everyone 6 months and older get an annual flu vaccine especially those at a higher risk of serious complications.

COVID-19 Summary: This week, we are reporting 189 new COVID cases for a season total of 4,797. There are no additional COVID deaths to report for week 6 keeping the season total to 39 COVID deaths. Currently, Jefferson County, MO is in the LOW COMMUNITY LEVEL (green). Stay up to date with COVID-19 vaccines, including recommended booster doses. Maintain ventilation improvements. Avoid contact with people who have suspected or confirmed COVID-19. Follow recommendations for isolation if you have suspected or confirmed COVID-19. Follow the recommendations for what to do if you are exposed to someone with COVID-19. If you are at high risk of getting very sick, talk with a healthcare provider about additional prevention actions.

Week 6 Respiratory Update

Influenza Summary: This week, we are reporting 4 additional flu cases for a season total of 3,460 cases. There are 6 flu deaths reported this season. Flu vaccination is the best way to prevent the spread of flu. CDC recommends everyone 6 months and older get an annual flu vaccine especially those at a higher risk of serious complications.

COVID-19 Summary: This week, we are reporting 159 new COVID cases for a season total of 4,610. There are 2 additional COVID deaths to report for week 6 bringing the season total to 39 COVID deaths. Currently, Jefferson County, MO is in the MEDIUM COMMUNITY LEVEL (yellow). Recommended actions based on current level: Stay up to date with COVID-19 vaccines. Get tested if you have symptoms. Wear a mask if you have symptoms, a positive test, or exposure to someone with COVID-19. Wear a mask on public transportation. You may choose to wear a mask at any time as an additional precaution to protect yourself and others. If you are at high risk for severe illness, consider wearing a mask indoors in public and taking additional precautions.

Week 5 Respiratory Update

Influenza Summary: This week, we are reporting 9 additional flu cases for a season total of 3,456 cases. There are 6 flu deaths reported this season. Flu vaccination is the best way to prevent the spread of flu. CDC recommends everyone 6 months and older get an annual flu vaccine especially those at a higher risk of serious complications.

COVID-19 Summary: This week, we are reporting 146 new COVID cases for a season total of 4,455. There are 2 additional COVID deaths to report for week 5 bringing the season total to 37 COVID deaths. Currently, Jefferson County, MO is in the MEDIUM COMMUNITY LEVEL (yellow). Recommended actions based on current level: Stay up to date with COVID-19 vaccines. Get tested if you have symptoms. Wear a mask if you have symptoms, a positive test, or exposure to someone with COVID-19. Wear a mask on public transportation. You may choose to wear a mask at any time as an additional precaution to protect yourself and others. If you are at high risk for severe illness, consider wearing a mask indoors in public and taking additional precautions.

Week 4 Respiratory Update

Influenza Summary: This week, we are reporting 16 additional flu cases for a season total of 3,447 cases. There are 6 flu deaths reported this season. Flu vaccination is the best way to prevent the spread of flu. CDC recommends everyone 6 months and older get an annual flu vaccine especially those at a higher risk of serious complications.

COVID-19 Summary: This week, we are reporting 147 new COVID cases for a season total of 4,306. There are 2 additional COVID deaths to report for week 4 bringing the season total to 35 COVID deaths. Currently, Jefferson County, MO is in the MEDIUM COMMUNITY LEVEL (yellow). Recommended actions based on current level: Stay up to date with COVID-19 vaccines. Get tested if you have symptoms. Wear a mask if you have symptoms, a positive test, or exposure to someone with COVID-19. Wear a mask on public transportation. You may choose to wear a mask at any time as an additional precaution to protect yourself and others. If you are at high risk for severe illness, consider wearing a mask indoors in public and taking additional precautions.