Atchison County COVID-19 cases increase by 19

There were 19 new COVID-19 cases reported to the Atchison County Health Department from December 20-26, 2021. They include:

2 females – ages 0-9

1 male – age 10-19

2 females, 2 males – ages 30-39

1 female, 3 males – ages 40-49

1 female, 1 male – ages 50-59

1 female, 2 males – ages 60-69

1 male – age 70-79

2 males – ages 80+

As of December 26, 2021, a total of 975 COVID-19 cases and 21 deaths have been reported in Atchison County. There are currently 17 active cases. There are three active COVID-19 hospitalizations in our local hospital. Our current 7-day testing positivity rate is 8.72%.

BREAKTHROUGH CASES

Vaccine breakthrough infection is a COVID-19 case that occurs in someone who is fully vaccinated. Atchison County breakthrough cases as of December 26, 2021, total 138. Fully vaccinated persons as of December 23, 2021, total 2,683. To date, 5.1% of fully vaccinated persons in Atchison County have tested positive for COVID-19 and are considered to be breakthrough cases.

COVID VACCINE UPDATES

Children ages 5-11 are eligible for COVID-19 vaccination in Missouri. Everyone ages 16 and older can get a COVID-19 booster shot. Eligible individuals may choose which vaccine they receive as a booster dose. Individuals do not need to get their booster shot at the same location they received their initial series.

Locations for a COVID-19 vaccine in Atchison County include:

• Atchison County Health Center, Tarkio, MO – Appointments available on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Call 660-736-4121 for an appointment.

• Rogers Pharmacy, Tarkio – Call 660-736-5512 for an appointment.

• Stoner Drug, Rock Port – Call 660-744-2433 for an appointment.

COVID-19 Vaccines

Atchison County Health Department has all three vaccines available – Johnson & Johnson, Moderna and Pfizer. COVID-19 vaccines are free and appointments are available on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Pfizer is the vaccine available for those ages 5 years of age and older. Anyone age 5-17 will need an adult present during the vaccination. To find a COVID-19 vaccine near you, go to www.vaccines.gov and type in your zip code. You can also narrow the search down by type of vaccine and search radius.

If any businesses have employees interested in the COVID-19 vaccine, Atchison County Health Department will come to you. Call 660-736-4121.

If you know of any home-bound individuals needing a COVID-19 vaccination, call 660-736-4121.

COVID-19 TESTING

Atchison County Health Department continues to have COVID-19 antigen testing by appointment Monday through Thursday. Note available hours for testing: Monday-Thursday 7:30-8:30 a.m. and 1:30-2:30 p.m. Call 660-736-4121 to make an appointment. Testing is done car-side. Those who live or work or go to school in Atchison County will take precedence.

Community Hospital-Fairfax offers COVID testing Monday-Friday from 10:00-11:00 a.m. Call 660-686-2211 to register.

Missouri Department of Health has free at-home test kits that can be ordered online. Visit https://health.mo.gov/living/healthcondiseases/communicable/novel-coronavirus/community-test.php#self-collection.

IT’S FLU SEASON!

Getting an annual flu vaccination is the first and best way to protect yourself and your family from the flu. Everyone 6 months of age and older should get a flu vaccination every season. Atchison County Health Department has flu vaccines available for children and adults. Appointments are available on Tuesdays and Thursdays.

COVID-19 IN ATCHISON COUNTY

12-27-21

FATALITIES 21

ACTIVE CASES 17

CASES REMOVED

FROM ISOLATION 937

TOTAL CASES 975

MALE 459

FEMALE 516

UNDER 20 YEARS 183

21-29 YEARS 102

30-39 YEARS 149