The Jefferson County Health Department reported four new COVID-19-related deaths since Oct. 28, when two deaths were reported. There have been 561 deaths related to the virus since the start of the pandemic.
The deaths reported on Oct. 28 were a woman in her 70s, and a man in his 20s. The deaths reported this week were a woman in her 80s and a woman in her 90s.
As of Nov. 11, Jefferson County was in the yellow, or medium, level on the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention three-color COVID-19 warning system. That is the 13th consecutive week the county has been in the yellow level.
Brianne Zwiener, Jefferson County Health Department public information officer, said she still 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.
A new COVID-19 booster vaccine that targets the Omicron sub-variants is available at Mercy Jefferson in Crystal City, and people may sign up to receive a dose at mercy.net/movaccine.
However, people may not receive the new booster unless it’s been at least two months since their last COVID-19 vaccine or booster.
Flu
A total of 136 cases have been reported since the flu season began on Oct. 2, according to the Health Department. There have been 116 cases of type A flu and 20 of type B flu reported, so far this season.
Health officials strongly encourage people to get vaccinated against the flu.
Appointments to get a flu vaccine from the Health Department can be scheduled by calling 636-797-3737.
