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@STLCounty
Sep 14, 2020 • 9 tweets • 3 min read • Read on X
This morning, County Executive @DrSamPage dropped some facts about the importance of getting a flu shot as we continue to deal with COVID-19. Watch the full video from this morning here: facebook.com/25299726489194…
📰 Getting a flu shot has always been a key step in staying healthy. With the COVID-19 pandemic, it’s never been more important. Common symptoms of COVID-19 – fever, coughing, congestion, difficulty breathing – are similar to the symptoms of the flu.
➡ Getting a flu shot decreases your chances of getting the flu or makes infection with the flu less severe. Keeping people healthy and out of hospitals for flu treatment supports our community by preserving our capacity to provide hospital care for people with COVID-19.
➡ Flu shots do not prevent COVID-19, however, and we don’t want anyone to think the flu shot inoculates them from this pandemic. The CDC recommends that everyone six months and older receive a flu shot unless they have a medical reason not to do so.
➡ Flu viruses typically circulate from late fall through the early spring. While most people who become ill with the flu recover without serious complications, the flu can be associated with serious illnesses that require hospitalization.
➡ All the steps we take to reduce the spread of COVID-19 apply to prevent the flu: social distancing, wearing masks, and frequent handwashing. If we remain diligent with these safety measures, we can continue to bring down COVID-19 infections and prevent the spread of the flu.
➡ @StLCountyDOH will offer FREE drive-up flu shots at John C. Murphy Health Center in Berkeley and the South County Health Center in Sunset Hills, and at other pop-up events across the county starting in late September. Appointments can be requested at stlcorona.com/covid-19-testi…
➡ Flu shots are widely available at urgent care centers, doctors’ offices, and through many of our employers. We encourage everyone to take advantage of these options and #GetAFluShot.
➡ Watch the full presser on Facebook Live, each Monday and Wednesday at 8:30 a.m. on the County Executive's Facebook page. facebook.com/CountyExecutiv…

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Sep 23, 2020
This morning's presser with County Executive @DrSamPage includes an update to schools, youth sports, and information on the rate of COVID-19 among young people.
Watch the full video from this morning here: facebook.com/25299726489194…
📰 The latest data shows decreasing cases of COVID-19 among young people. In the past 2 weeks, there's been a reduction in cases among ages 15-19 from 20% to 7.4%. New cases in that group are still higher than that of younger children, but it’s heading in the right direction.
➡ As always, our data tracker is available online here: stlcorona.com/resources/covi…

And the in-depth two-week analysis is available here: stlcorona.com/sites/default/…
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Sep 21, 2020
This morning, County Executive @DrSamPage is joined by representatives from mental health organizations to talk about the support available for our communities and schools. Watch the full video from this morning here:
📰 As we have dealt with the COVID-19 pandemic, it has taken a toll on the mental and emotional well-being of our communities as juggle dealing with the health, social, humanitarian, and economic challenges also. This new anxiety has become another constant.
➡ More than 2 in 5 Americans report struggling with mental or behavioral health issues associated with this pandemic, based on findings from the CDC. Anxiety, depression, increases in substance abuse and suicidal ideation are all increasing.
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Sep 16, 2020
📰 St. Louis County has approved more than 1,300 Small Business Relief Program applications totaling $15.6M; ~$12M of those checks have been issued and checks are being cut weekly. 90% of the 1,662 valid applications and should have the rest approved by the end of the month.
➡ We are on pace to have all the $173.5M that we received from the federal government in late April spent by the end of the year. We have spent $42M of the funds with another $24M checks in-progress.
➡ All but $10M of our funds are allocated as we work to ensure that this money has the greatest impact possible for our community.
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Sep 16, 2020
This morning, County Executive @DrSamPage gave an update on the status of CARES Act funds for municipalities and small businesses. Watch the full video from this morning here: facebook.com/25299726489194…
📰 Over the last several months, the County Executive has met with many St. Louis County municipal leaders about the need to provide a portion of this funding to local governments for public safety expenses related to the response to the COVID-19 public health emergency.
➡ $47M of the grant funds have been set aside and will be allocated to the 88 incorporated municipalities in St. Louis County through our Municipal Relief Program.
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Sep 11, 2020
This morning's presser with County Executive @DrSamPage includes an update on COVID-19 cases in long-term care facilities.
Watch the full video from this morning here: facebook.com/25299726489194…

Recap below:
📰 St. Louis County’s long-term care facilities have reported more than 2,320 cases of COVID-19 and 494 lives lost since the pandemic began in March, based on a new report by @StLCountyDOH.
➡ The report shows that the vast majority of cases and deaths occurred early in the pandemic before safety protocols were fully implemented. In April, the county saw 813 cases and 147 deaths. In May, 681 new cases were reported, with 212 deaths. stlcorona.com/sites/default/…
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Sep 9, 2020
We heard you! Updates from this morning's presser with County Executive @DrSamPage are all about youth sports. Read down-thread for all you need to know.
Watch the full video from this morning here: facebook.com/25299726489194…
📰 COVID-19 cases are rising among 15-19 year olds and is currently at a positivity rate of 20%. This is cause for caution. 90% of cases impacting County school districts have been in middle and high schools. @StLCountyDOH has updated recs for schools and sports accordingly.
➡ While St. Louis County isn't mandating schools, we've set best practice criteria for how schools can transition elementary schools to in-person edu, if districts determine that is the right course. Data supports the option for more in-person learning for our youngest pupils.
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