12/9/2021 Weekly COVID-19 Update
Lincoln County, Missouri is adding about 65 cases per day. 3 weeks ago, that number was about 31 cases per day, and last week that number was 51 cases per day. We saw the biggest spike on December 1st, 2021, which was the largest of the entire pandemic, 91 cases in 1 day. These numbers are based on the individual’s date of test. You can see that breakdown on our data dashboard.
The 7-day PCR positivity rate is 19%. At this time last week, it was about 18.8%. We are seeing the positivity rate increase and stay high of the past couple of weeks. At the beginning of November our positivity rate was about 8.8%. Today is the highest it has been since we started reporting it on our dashboard in July.
Free COVID-19 testing is continuing on Wednesdays through December at Winfield County Market in the parking lot. Hours are from 10am until 6pm.
Cases per 100,000 in Lincoln County are at 517, up from 332 last week. In order to move to the next lowest transmission category, this number need to be less than 100. In order to be in the lowest category, that number needs to be under 10.
Our number of active cases (individuals who are in isolation for COVID-19 infection) is at 461. 3 weeks ago, this number was at 155.
11 of our 18 zip codes saw an increase of more than 2% from last week. 8 of 18 saw more than 3% increase. The zip codes with the highest week over week increase were:
63381 9.5% Truxton
63343 5.7% Elsberry
63390 5.37% Wright City
63383- 4.17% Warrenton
63344 3.94% Eolia
63377 3.81% Silex
63389 3.54% Winfield
63362 3.02% Moscow Mills
The 0-9 age group saw the largest increase in cases from week to week. Cases in the age group increased by 5.39%. We are seeing a large number of cases associated with the schools and school-age children.
The next highest age group was 30-39, which increased by 3.46%. All age groups except 80+ saw an increase more than 2% from last week.
The rate of Lincoln County residents who have completed their COVID-19 vaccination series is 38.9%. You can make an appointment here.
The CDC recently updated its guidance for boosters, now recommending that anyone age 16 and older should receive a booster 6 months after their primary series. You can make an appointment here. Until today, this recommendation only went down to age 18.
At this time, we do not have additional information about the newly identified Omicron variant. You can visit the CDC website for updates on Omicron: Omicron Variant: What You Need to Know | CDC
Please consider using mitigation strategies if you are not already. We are seeing an increase in active cases, cases per 100,000, and positivity rate which is a concerning trend, especially with the holidays only a couple of weeks away. Please wear a mask in public places, avoid large crowds, wash your hands, and stay home/get tested if you are not feeling well.