COVID-19 Updates at Phelps Health |
As of: October 14, 2021 |
| Two-Week COVID-19 Positivity Rate | 26% |
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Average Seven-Day COVID-19 Inpatient Census % of current COVID-19 inpatients unvaccinated Total Average Seven-Day Inpatient Census |
5 92% 112 |
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Average Age of COVID-19 Patients Current COVID-19 Patients Under 40 |
61.3 1 |
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COVID-19 Patients in the ICU COVID-19 Patients Who Require Ventilator Support |
1 0 |
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COVID-19 Deaths in August |
4 |
| Inpatient Current Status | Yellow (near capacity) |
| ICU Current Status | Red (at capacity) |
| Click here for hospitalized data for the month of August 2021 |
Hospitals and health systems, including Phelps Health, continue to monitor the spread of COVID-19, a new coronavirus that was first identified in China in December 2019. Missouri's first case was confirmed March 7, 2020, in St. Louis County. For more information about cases in the state, visit Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services.
What are the symptoms of coronavirus?
According to the CDC, reported illnesses have ranged from mild symptoms to severe illness. The following symptoms may appear 2-14 days after exposure:
- Fever or chills
- Cough
- Shortness of breath or difficulty breathing
- Fatigue
- Muscle or body aches
- Headache
- New loss of taste or smell
- Sore throat
- Congestion or runny nose
- Nausea or vomiting
- Diarrhea
What can you do to reduce your risk of getting coronavirus?
Follow CDC guidelines for prevention, which include:
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Wear a mask.
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Stay 6 feet away from others.
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Avoid crowds and poorly ventilated spaces.
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Wash your hands often.
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Cover coughs and sneezes.
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Clean and disinfect.
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Monitor your health daily.
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