The Springfield-Greene County Health Department say 13 more people have died from COVID-19 from August 11-17.

The health department says the latest victims ranged in ages from their 20s to their 80s.

24 people have died from the Coronavirus in August.

Overall, 556 people in Greene County have died from the Coronavirus. 

 The health department says only 10 people who were fully vaccinated have died from COVID-19, creating a breakthrough rate of 4.4%.

Press release:

The Springfield-Greene County Health Department continues to see the devastating impact of the Delta variant and low vaccination rates. Thirteen COVID-19 deaths were reported to the Health Department between Aug. 11-17. Nine of these deaths occurred in August, which includes a woman in her 20s. This brings the total number of people who have died from COVID-19 so far this month to 24.

The deaths of these individuals underscore the importance of getting vaccinated to prevent severe illness from COVID-19. The conditions that cause someone to be at an increased risk for hospitalization and death are experienced by many in our community, and include things like obesity, diabetes, hypertension, obesity, and a history of smoking. Everyone 12 and older needs to take the important step of getting vaccinated to protect themselves, their loved ones, and our community.

Individuals lost include:

• A woman in her 20s
• Three men in their 50s
• A woman in her 50s
• Three men in their 60s
• A woman in her 60s
• Two men in their 70s
• A woman in her 70s
• A woman in her 80s

A total of 556 Greene County residents have died from COVID-19. Ten people who were fully vaccinated have died from COVID-19 since January 1, for a breakthrough rate of 4.4%. All individuals had underlying health conditions.

Although hospitalizations and fatalities among fully vaccinated individuals are rare, data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention suggests that immunocompromised individuals may have a reduced response to the COVID-19 vaccination, leaving them more susceptible to illness. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention now recommends that immunocompromised individuals who received an mRNA vaccine (Pfizer/BioNTech or Moderna) seek a third dose 28 days after they received the second. Those who have questions about whether they should receive a third dose of the vaccine should speak with their physician.