Week 43 Respiratory Update

This report includes data on both influenza and COVID for Week 43. 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)

Week 43 Respiratory Report: 2022_Week43_JCHDRespiratoryReport.pdf (squarespace.com)

Influenza Summary:

In the third week of this respiratory season, we are reporting 37 additional flu cases for a season total of 63 cases. We are beginning to see an increase in type A cases compared to type B. There are no 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:

In the third week of respiratory season, we are reporting 242 new COVID cases for a season total of 863. There are no COVID deaths to report for week 43, so the season total remains at 5 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.

CDC Week 42 Respiratory Update

This report includes data on both influenza and COVID for Week 42. 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)

Week 42 Respiratory Report: https://static1.squarespace.com/static/57f035cc9f745646c52342b9/t/6359902cbf6485031ab0dbc8/1666813996808/2022_Week42_JCHDRespiratoryReport.pdf

 

Influenza Summary: In the third week of this respiratory season, we are reporting 14 additional flu cases for a season total of 26 cases. At this time, we are seeing more Type A versus Type B cases. There are no 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: In the third week of respiratory season, we are reporting 202 new COVID cases for a season total of 624. We are no longer calculating a running total from the start of COVID. It is important to note that Covid home tests may affect the weekly case count. We are also reporting 2 additional COVID deaths in week 42, for a season total of 5 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.

Jefferson County, Missouri CDC Week 41: October 9-15, 2022 Respiratory Update

This report includes data on both influenza and COVID for Week 41. 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)

Week 41 Respiratory Report: 2022_Week41_JCHDRespiratoryReport.pdf (squarespace.com)

Influenza Summary: In the second week of this respiratory season, we are reporting 6 additional flu cases for a season total of 12 cases. So far, we have seen an even number of both type A and type B cases. There are no 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: In the second week of respiratory season, we are reporting 214 new COVID cases for a season total of 418. We are no longer calculating a running total from the start of COVID. It is important to note that Covid home tests may affect the weekly case count. We are also reporting 3 COVID deaths in week 41.

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.