The average age of deaths from COVID-19 in Greene County drops to an all-time low

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SPRINGFIELD, Mo (KY3) – The Springfield-Greene County Department of Health reports that the average age of COVID-19 victims dropped to 62 in August compared to the previous low of 66 in July .

The youngest victim was about twenty years old. the oldest was about 80 years old.

“The increase in the number of cases, hospitalizations and deaths of people of all ages are unfortunate results for so many who choose not to get vaccinated,” said Katie Towns, director of health. “Until more people in our community look for vaccine, more people will experience serious illnesses from this virus, especially as we enter the fall and winter months.”

The Greene County vaccination rate is 47%, while the national vaccination rate is 61.2% for people over 12 years of age. On Aug. 6, Greene County went halfway, with 50 percent of residents 12 and older receiving at least one dose of two-dose vaccine. As of August 31, nearly 53% of residents were partially vaccinated, while 47% were fully vaccinated.

Data from 1 to 31 August

Number of new COVID-19 cases:

  • 3,457 cases compared to 5,938 in July

Difference in the average of seven days:

  • The seven-day average on August 31 was 76, down from 176 on July 30.

Difference in hospitalizations:

  • On August 31, 144 people were treated for COVID-19 at Springfield Hospitals, compared to 265 on July 30.

Deaths by covid19:

* This number represents the deaths confirmed by COVID-19 that occurred in August. This number may change depending on delayed reports.

  • There were 53 deaths in August, compared to 75 in July

Average age of death:

  • 62 years compared to July 66

Number of vaccine doses administered among Greene County residents:

  • 19,095 doses compared to 21,445 in July

Current data

Number of hospitalizations:

  • 144 hospitalizations
  • 42 are residents of Greene County

Number of Greene County residents fully vaccinated:

  • 47.33% of Greene County residents 12 years of age or older have been completely vaccinated
  • According to the CDC, 61.2% of Americans over the age of 12 have been completely vaccinated.

Cases by vaccination status (among cases in which the vaccination status is known):

  • Since January, 93% of people who tested positive for COVID-19 have not been vaccinated.

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