COVID-19 Update

General Information

COVID-19 Guidance and FAQs – https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/faq.html

How to Protect Yourself and Others from COVID-19 – https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/prevent-getting-sick/prevention.html

Information about the Delta Variant – https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/variants/delta-variant.html

Information about the Omicron Variant – https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/variants/omicron-variant.html

What to Do if You’re Exposed to COVID-19 – https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/your-health/quarantine-isolation.html

Long-haul COVID-19 and Post-COVID Conditions – https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/long-term-effects/index.html

Resources

COVID-19 Back to School Resources – https://wecandothis.hhs.gov/

COVID-19 Resources for Employees and Employers – https://www.dol.gov/coronavirus

COVID-19 Housing Resources and Information – https://www.hud.gov/coronavirus

COVID-19 Resources for Health Care Professionals – https://www.providerbridge.org/about-provider-bridge/

Mental Health, Substance Use, Isolation, and Suicidal Support: https://dmh.mo.gov/behavioral-health/treatment-services

Vaccine Information

Vaccine Distribution Resources – https://www.healthcenterinfo.org/priority-topics/covid-19/covid-19-vaccine-distribution/

Find a Health Center –  https://findahealthcenter.hrsa.gov/?utm_campaign=New%20Grants,%20Toolkits,%20an%20Updated%20Website,%20and%20COVID-19%20Testing&utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery

Find a Vaccine – https://covidvaccine.mo.gov/find/

V-safe Health Check-Ins Post-Vaccination – https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/vaccines/safety/vsafe.html?ACSTrackingID=USCDC_2067-DM46749&ACSTrackingLabel=Masks%20Protect%20You%20%26%20Me%20%7C%20COVID-19&deliveryName=USCDC_2067-DM46749

Information about Vaccine Dosing – https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/vaccines/recommendations/immuno.html

Information about Booster Shots – https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/vaccines/booster-shot.html

Information about Breakthrough Infections – https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/vaccines/effectiveness/why-measure-effectiveness/breakthrough-cases.html

Vaccines for Children and Teens – https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/vaccines/recommendations/children-teens.html

Vaccines for Children FAQs – https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/vaccines/faq-children.html

General Vaccine FAQs – https://getvaccineanswers.org/

Communication Toolkits & Strategies

CDC COVID-19 Toolkits – https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/communication/toolkits/index.html

FDA COVID-19 Toolkits – https://www.fda.gov/emergency-preparedness-and-response/coronavirus-disease-2019-covid-19/covid-19-communication-toolkits

WHO COVID-19 Toolkits – https://www.who.int/tools/covid-19-vaccine-introduction-toolkit

REACH Healthcare Foundation, HCC Network, and Grace Advertising’s COVID-19 Vaccine Rural Outreach Toolkit – https://graceadvertising.us/rural-vaccines-toolkit/

Customizable COVID-19 Vaccination Rural Communication Toolkit – https://www.ruralcenter.org/drchsd/communications-toolkit

COVID-19 Vaccine Confidence Tips for Seasonal Agricultural Workers – https://mhpsalud.org/portfolio/covid19-vaccine/

Numbers of new PCR cases** by location since April 4, 2022.

Alma-1, Bates City-0, Blackburn-0, Concordia-6, Corder-0, Dover-0, Emma-0, Higginsville-2, Lexington-1, Mayview-0, Napoleon-0, Rural Oak Grove-0, Odessa-6, Waverly-0, Wellington-2.

**Above numbers do NOT include positive rapid antigen results or positive at-home test results, as they are not considered diagnostic by the CDC. Numbers only reflect PCR confirmed laboratory tests.

Per the CDC, 51.7% of people in Lafayette County have initiated their first dose of their vaccine series. 45.1% of people in Lafayette County have completed primary series.

Updated Feb. 14, 2022

This is a situational summary from the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services (DHSS) regarding increases in COVID-19 cases across Missouri. 

Hotspots in Johnson, Lafayette, and Saline Counties.

In recent weeks, neighboring counties in Southwest Missouri have experienced a surge in COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations. The increase of COVID-19 cases continues to move toward northward. The Delta variant is the predominant cause of these cases. The DHSS is creating hotspot advisories in partnership with the Missouri Chamber of Commerce and Industry and the Missouri Hospital Association for counties across the state to give insight to community leaders to help overcome vaccine hesitancy and encourage community members to get vaccinated. Getting vaccinated is the best way to control the spread of this disease.

An advisory for Johnson, Lafayette, and Saline counties is attached as a PDF. These advisories indicate that cases and hospitalizations are increasing. The COVID-19 vaccination rate in the counties is below the state rate of 42.8%.

Please share the hotspot advisory with those in your community including local leaders, government officials, businesses, faith-based organizations, and other partners.  COVID-19 vaccine is widely available and can be found by going to MOStopsCovid.com or VaccineFinder.org.

Covid Stops Here, a new campaign launched by the Missouri Chamber, recognizes Missouri workplaces that have achieved widespread vaccination. Click here to register your business and receive recognition to let your community know you are leading the fight against this virus.

Missouri recently launched a statewide COVID-19 vaccination incentive program, MO VIP, to encourage vaccination among all Missourians age 12 and up. Over the next three months, 900 Missourians who have or will choose to be vaccinated will win cash or education savings account prizes in the amount of $10,000. Additional details and registration can be found at here.

Lexington, MO (August 13, 2021) In Lafayette County, COVID -19 PCR percent positivity rate is 15.87% and total number new cases is 476.95 per 100k.  These metrics place Lafayette County into the category of high risk of community transmission*. With COVID-19 transmission rates in Lafayette County maintaining high risk level, the Lafayette County Health Department and the Lafayette County Health Department Board of Trustees have issued a Public Health Advisory for the county.