Jefferson County sees 4 extra COVID-related deaths

4 COVID-19-related deaths have been reported in Jefferson County throughout the week of Dec. 31 by means of Jan. 6, for a complete of 21 deaths from the virus this respiratory season, which started Oct. 1 and runs by means of mid-Could, in response to the Jefferson County Well being Division.

9 COVID-19 deaths have been reported in October and 5 have been reported in November. Two instances have been reported the week of Dec. 17, and one was reported the week of Dec. 24, the Well being Division reported.

From Oct. 1 to Jan. 6, the county noticed 3,923 COVID instances. Throughout that very same time interval, 457 flu instances have been reported, with 340 kind A instances and 117 kind B instances, in response to the Well being Division.

No flu-related deaths have been reported this respiratory season.

The Facilities for Illness Management and Prevention recommends everybody 6 months and older get the lately up to date COVID-19 vaccine to guard towards the doubtless critical outcomes of the sickness

As well as, the CDC recommends a flu shot every season for anybody 6 months and older.

For extra details about vaccines, go to jeffcohealth.org or name 636-797-4631.

For weekly respiratory season updates, go to jeffcohealth.org/respiratory-illnesses.