On Wednesday, August 5, 2020 the Green River District Health Department (GRDHD) reported 12 additional confirmed COVID-19 cases – 4 in Daviess County, 3 in Henderson County, 2 in Ohio County, and 3 in Webster County. The person who died was a resident of Ohio County. The total number of reported COVID-19 cases in the district is 1,616. Eight reported confirmed cases are currently hospitalized. Of the 1,616 confirmed cases in the district, 151 (9%) have required hospitalization. The district-wide total of recovered cases is now 1,419 (88%). The state of Kentucky is currently reporting 32,197 confirmed cases of COVID-19 and 751 statewide deaths.
“It is more important now than ever that you use good judgment and follow our recommendations to protect yourself and your family. The virus is still out there. Practice the three “W’s”: wear a mask, wash your hands, and watch your distance,” said Clay Horton, GRDHD Public Health Director. “We encourage anyone who has been in crowds, had close contact with people in public, or traveled recently to get tested.”
COVID-19 Testing
The health department is offering free COVID-19 testing. To schedule an appointment visit the GRDHD website, https://healthdepartment.org, and follow the COVID-19 Test prompts. You must be preregistered to be tested.
GRDHD COVID-19 Testing Schedule
Location Dates Time
Daviess County Health Center August 5th & 12th 9:00 AM – 11:30 AM & 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM
Hancock County Health Center August 5th & 12th 9:30 AM – 11:00 AM
Henderson County Health Center August 5th& 12th 8:00 AM – 11:00 AM
McLean County Health Center August 12th 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM
Ohio County Health Center August 11th 9:00 AM – 10:30 AM
Union County Health Center August 5th & 12th 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Webster County Health Center August 5th & 12th 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM
COVID-19 Guidance
The health department wants to reinforce this guidance with the community: Stay home, avoid crowds and social distance. Avoid close contact with people who are sick (fever, cough, sneeze, and difficulty breathing). To avoid close contact, stay at least 6 feet away from others. Wear a cloth face cover when you have to go out in public. Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth. Stay home when you are sick. Cover your cough or sneeze with a tissue, then throw the tissue in the trash. To avoid coughing into your hands, you can cough into your elbow. Clean and disinfect frequently touched objects and surfaces using a regular household cleaning spray or wipe. Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds, especially after going to the bathroom; before eating; and after blowing your nose, coughing, or sneezing. If soap and water are not readily available, use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer with at least 60% alcohol. Always wash hands with soap and water if hands are visibly dirty.
If you are sick, experiencing symptoms of COVID-19, including but not limited to a fever, cough, and shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, or feel you have a medical emergency, call your health care provider.
Adults over 60 and people who have severe chronic medical conditions like heart, lung or kidney disease seem to be at higher risk for more serious COVID-19 illness. Those individuals should be extra vigilant and stay home. To help answer the community’s questions about COVID-19, the Kentucky Department for Public health has set up a website with the latest guidance and information for Kentucky residents – www.kycovid19.ky.gov. The public can also call the Kentucky COVID-19 hotline at 800-722- 5725.
Demographics
The cases being reported from the Green River District Health Department have been investigated and confirmed locally. These cases are then reported to the Kentucky Department for Public Health.
GRDHD COVID-19 Case Summary as of 9:00 AM August 5, 2020
County Confirmed Cases Recovered Cases Current Hospitalizations Ever Hospitalized Deaths
Daviess 714 636 4 62 8
Hancock 43 40 0 3 0
Henderson 317 269 1 39 4
McLean 44 37 0 6 1
Ohio 357 316 3 27 8
Union 56 48 0 3 0
Webster 85 73 0 11 1
Total 1,616 1,419 8 151 22
Additional demographic information includes*
*(Not all demographic information is available because of incomplete reporting from a testing site.)
Average age: 43
Age range: 7 months old – 95
Male – 49.5% Female – 50.5%
GRDHD COVID-19 Cases by Age Group*
Age Range Number of Cases
< 1 3
1-11 42
12-19 101
20-29 304
30-39 316
40-49 294
50-59 223
60-69 175
70-79 95
80+ 59
Total 1,612
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