The Jefferson County Health Department has reported three additional COVID-19-related deaths – a man in his 70s, a woman in her 70s and a man in his 80s.
With those deaths, the county has had a total of 43 COVID-19-related deaths this respiratory season, which began in October and ends in May, and 612 COVID-19-related deaths since the start of the pandemic, according to the Health Department.
Jefferson County’s COVID-19 Community Level is yellow, or medium, on the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) three-color warning system.
Brianne Zwiener, Jefferson County Health Department public information officer, recommends anyone who is considered high risk for serious illness from the virus wear a mask in public places.
She also said people should wear masks in public if they frequently are around those who are high risk.
Health officials strongly encourage people to get vaccinated against COVID-19. Anyone 6 months and older is eligible for vaccines.
Zwiener said people may go to vaccines.gov for information about where vaccine appointments are available.
Flu
A total of 3,500 flu cases have been reported since the respiratory season began in October, with eight new cases reported from Feb. 26 through March 4, according to the Health Department.
Of the total number of cases this respiratory season, 3,361 have been type A flu and 139 type B flu.
The county has had six flu deaths so far this respiratory season, the Health Department reported.
Health officials also strongly encourage people to get vaccinated against the flu.
Appointments for flu vaccines at the Health Department may be scheduled by calling 636-797-3737.
