The Jefferson County Health Department has reported two additional COVID-19-related deaths – a woman in her 70s and a woman in her 40s.
With those deaths, the county has had a total of 45 COVID-19-related deaths this respiratory season, which began in October and ends in May, and 614 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.
People may go to vaccines.gov for information about where vaccine appointments are available.
Flu
A total of 3,509 flu cases have been reported since the respiratory season began in October, with nine new cases reported March 4-11, according to the Health Department.
Of the total number of flu cases this respiratory season, 3,367 have been type A flu and 142 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.
