SPRINGFIELD, Mo (KY3) – The Springfield-Greene County Health Department has announced the deaths of 37 Greene County residents due to COVID-19.
The deaths occurred between Wednesday, January 13 and Tuesday, January 19. Health leaders listed the victims:
- A 40-year-old man with no underlying health conditions
- Two 50-year-old men
- A 60-year-old man
- A woman over 60 years old
- Four 70-year-old men
- Two 70-year-old women
- Ten 80-year-old men
- Six women in their 80s
- Five 90-year-old men
- Three 90-year-old women
- A 100-year-old man
- A woman over 100 years old
How COVID-19 deaths are reported
Not all deaths reported to the health department occur during the weekly reporting period. The Department of Health receives COVID-19 death reports from hospitals, long-term care facilities or the Greene County Examiner’s Office. In general, there is a delay from the date of death to the day they are reported, as circumstances are reviewed to ensure that COVID-19 is considered to contribute substantially to death. There are no deadlines for how long these reviews last, as each circumstance is unique.
A new chart on the dashboard reflects the time a person died of COVID-19 in our community. These press releases will further reflect the number of deaths reported to us on a weekly basis.
The profiles of the ones I lost
24 of the 37 deaths reported in the last week took place in December; 13 took place in January.
18 people were associated with long-term care.
36 suffered from underlying health conditions.
Total number of COVID-19 deaths in Greene county by age groups:
1920s: 1 death
30s: 1 death
1940s: 7 deaths
50s: 20 deaths
60s: 45 deaths
70s: 98 deaths
The 80’s: 116 deaths
1990s: 70 deaths
100s:6 deaths
A total of 364 people died due to COVID-19.
COVID-19 in our community
In total, 24,977 cases were reported in Greene County.
3,296 cases of COVID-19 have been reported so far in January.
1,043 cases of COVID-19 have been reported to the health department in the last week. The seven-day average for new cases is 125.71.
We all play a role in prevention
Health leaders say it is vital that we all remain vigilant and follow basic prevention measures to protect ourselves and our loved ones, especially as we enter the new year. They demand the following:
- He’s wearing a mask
- Be careful at a distance
- Wash your hands
- Stay home if you’re sick
- Limit social interactions and encounters
- Minimize travel
For the latest information on the COVID-19 vaccine, visit: health.springfieldmo.gov/COVIDvaccine
COVID-19 The Living Memorial
To remember those lost to COVID-19 and to support those who remained, the Springfield-Greene County Health Department created a COVID-19 Trade Memorial.
The memorial can be accessed at health.springfieldmo.gov/COVIDmemorial
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