Week 5 Respiratory Update

An additional 14 flu cases were added to our data. This brings our total number of flu cases this season 989. Our influenza cases decreased again this past week. During our 2018/2019 and 2019/2020 flu seasons we typically started to see an increase in cases at this time leading towards our peak in the county (as seen in figure 2 on the respiratory report).

So far, this flu season, we have reported two flu deaths in the county.  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: (Sara Wilton, Epidemiologist)

This week the county remains in the RED/highest transmission level with a weekly case count of 814 confirmed and probable cases; a 59.93% decrease in weekly cases reported. Our percent positivity in Week 5 was 22.6% which is also a decrease from the previous week.

Of the 814 new cases reported in Week 4, 64.37% were unvaccinated, 24.21% were fully vaccinated, and 11.42% were fully vaccinated AND boosted. Though we see a slight increase in the number of fully vaccinated and boosted individuals testing positive for COVID, vaccination and booster doses still provide the best protection against contracting COVID-19. 53.90% of Jefferson County residents have initiated COVID vaccination, while 49.46% have completed the full series. The percentage of residents who have received a third dose or booster vaccine is 18.88%.

This week we are reporting another 23 COVID deaths. We know that when we see a spike in cases (such as the Omicron surge) we then see an increase in hospitalizations, and soon after an increase in COVID deaths. Though we are seeing a current reduction in cases, we are also seeing the final effects of the Omicron surge.

  • Total Cases: 51,687

  • Total Deaths: 462

    • 23 additional deaths since last report

      • Male, 30’s

      • 3 Males, 40’s

      • 2 Females, 50’s

      • 2 Males, 50’s

      • 2 Males, 60’s

      • 3 Females, 70’s

      • 4 Males, 70’s

      • 3 Females, 80’s

      • 3 Males, 80’s