ORANGE Status | 7-day rolling average cases per day per 100,000 residents: 17.71 | Positivity Rate: 11.42%
CDC Week 28 Epidemiological Analysis: (from JCHD Epidemiologist, Sara Wilton)
This week, all numbers have increased as we expected. Many of the important metrics we follow have changed to a “light red status” including the percent positivity and the new cases per 100,000 per week. The highest number of cases and largest percent increase in cases came from our 20–29-year age group, followed closely by 0-9 years and 10-19 years. The sharp increase in cases with our high school aged children can be seen on Figure 8 of the 0–19-year Covid report.
We added 14 new breakthrough cases over the course of the last week; a few interesting things to note about them:
43% of the newly added breakthrough cases were household contacts
Only 21% of the newly added breakthrough cases had an unknown exposure. All other cases had a known contact with a positive case either through household, community, or work
All were symptomatic, but none severe enough to be hospitalized
Though the number of breakthrough cases added seems large, our overall percentage of breakthrough cases is still under .1% which is what we expect it to be.
JCHD continues to recommend prevention measures including wearing a mask if you aren’t vaccinated, hand washing, staying home if you are sick, avoiding large gatherings, getting tested if you are sick, and getting vaccinated if you are eligible. Each of these layers of protection not only keep us safe as individuals, but also reduce the risk of transmission protecting our families, friends, and the community.
CDC Week 28 Epi Report:
CDC Week 28 Vaccine Report:
COVID-19 Case Updates: (as of 7/21/2021)
Total Cases: 24,728
Active Cases: 420
Total Deaths: 255
No additional deaths reported
COVID-19 Vaccine Updates:
68,986, or 30.66%, 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, 36.80% 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