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SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) – The Springfield-Greene County Department of Health has announced the death of 37 Greene County residents from COVID-19.
The deaths occurred between Wednesday January 13 and Tuesday January 19. Health officials have listed the victims:
- A man in his forties who had no underlying health problems
- Two men in their fifties
- A man in his sixties
- A woman in her sixties
- Four men in their sixties
- Two women in their sixties
- Ten men in the 80s
- Six women in their 80s
- Five men in the 90s
- Three women in their 90s
- A man in his hundred
- A woman in her hundred
How COVID-19 Deaths Are Reported
Not all deaths reported to the health department occur during the weekly reporting period. The health department receives reports of COVID-19 deaths from hospitals, long-term care facilities or the Greene County medical examiner’s office. There is usually a delay between the date of death and the day they are reported, as the circumstances are reviewed to ensure COVID-19 is considered a substantial contributor to the death. There is no fixed deadline for the duration of these exams, because each circumstance is unique.
A new chart on the dashboard shows when someone died from COVID-19 in our community. These releases will continue to reflect the number of deaths reported to us each week.
Profiles of those we have lost
24 of the 37 deaths reported last week were in December; 13 took place in January.
18 people were associated with long-term care.
36 suffered from underlying health problems.
Total number of COVID-19 deaths in Greene County by age group:
20s: 1 death
30 s: 1 death
40 years: 7 dead
The 50’s: 20 dead
1960s: 45 dead
1970s: 98 deaths
80 years: 116 deaths
90s: 70 dead
100 s:6 dead
A total of 364 people have died from COVID-19.
COVID-19 in our community
A total of 24,977 cases have been reported in Greene County.
3,296 cases of COVID-19 have been reported so far in January.
1,043 cases of COVID-19 were reported to the health department last week. The seven-day average for new cases is 125.71.
We all play a role in prevention
Health leaders say it is essential that we all remain vigilant and follow basic prevention measures to keep ourselves and our loved ones safe, especially as the New Year dawns. They ask for the following:
- Wear a mask
- Watch your distance
- wash your hands
- Stay home if you are sick
- Limit interactions and social gatherings
- Minimize travel
For the latest information on the COVID-19 vaccine, visit: health.springfieldmo.gov/COVIDvaccine
COVID-19 Living Memorial
To remember those lost to COVID-19 and to support those who remained, the Springfield-Greene County Department of Health has created a living memorial of COVID-19.
The memorial can be viewed at health.springfieldmo.gov/COVIDmemorial
To report a correction or typo, please send an email [email protected]
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