The CDC release information regarding guidelines to help prevent the spread of the Delta variant and protect local communities. Pettis County Health Center states the area is considered high transmission and low vaccinated.
With the Delta variant, getting vaccinated is more urgent than ever. Getting vaccinated prevents severe illness, hospitalization, death; it also helps reduce the spread of the virus in communities. Unvaccinated individuals should get vaccinated or consider wearing face coverings
Health officials say the symptoms of the Delta variant differs from the strain of COVID-19 experienced last year. The Delta variant is considered more severe and contagious.
CDC recommends community leaders to encourage vaccination and masking to prevent further outbreaks in areas of substantial and high transmission.
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UNUSUAL RSV ACTIVITY DETECTED IN PETTIS COUNTY
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Pettis County is currently experiencing an increase in cases of RSV, a respiratory virus that is most commonly seen in the winter months.
According to a public statement there has been a trend of increasing cases throughout the United States since March. Cases fell during the 2020-2021 winter season along with cases of influenza, primarily related to people wearing face coverings, washing hands more frequently and avoiding crowded places.
Health officials say most persons have RSV in childhood and experienced the symptoms of a cold. RSV can cause more serious disease in infants and young children with heart and lung problems or a weak immune system and older adults particularly those with heart or lung disease.