On Thursday, September 17, 2020 the Green River District Health Department (GRDHD) reported 38 additional confirmed COVID-19 cases with 15 in Daviess County, 2 in Henderson County, 4 in Ohio County, 16 in Union County, and 1 in Webster County. The total number of reported COVID-19 cases in the district is now 2,757.
Twelve reported confirmed cases are currently hospitalized.
212 (8%) have required hospitalization.
There have been 32 COVID-19 related deaths in the district.
The district-wide total of recovered cases is now 2,353 (85%).
The state of Kentucky is currently reporting 58,764 confirmed cases of COVID-19 and 1,082 statewide deaths.
“We want to remind people to protect themselves and those around them. Continue to practice the three “W’s”: wear a mask, wash your hands, and watch your distance,” said Clay Horton, GRDHD Public Health Director. “This is important in private get together settings with friends and family, when interacting with coworkers, and in social settings like weddings. Keep any gatherings small and outside to reduce the risk of transmission. Leaders of organizations like churches, team coaches, and workplace supervisors are encouraged to lead by example and make wise decisions to protect those for whom you are responsible.”
COVID-19 Testing
The health department is offering free COVID-19 testing. We encourage anyone who has been in crowds, had close contact with people in public, or traveled recently to get tested. To schedule an appointment visit the GRDHD website, https://healthdepartment.org, and follow the COVID-19 Test prompts. You must be pre-registered to be tested.
GRDHD COVID-19 Testing Schedule
Location Dates Time
Daviess County Health Center September 23rd 9:00 AM – 11:30 AM
Hancock County Health Center September 23rd 9:30 AM – 11:00 AM
Henderson County Health Center September 23rd 8:00 AM – 11:00 AM
McLean County Health Center September 23rd 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM
Ohio County Health Center September 22nd 9:00 AM – 10:30 AM
Union County Health Center September 23rd 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Webster County Health Center September 23rd 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM
Additional 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 are being investigated and confirmed locally. These cases are then reported to the Kentucky Department for Public Health.
Average Age: 42
Age Range: 3 months to 95 years old
Male: 47.7% Female: 52.3%
GRDHD COVID-19 Case Summary as of 9:00 AM September 17, 2020
County Confirmed Cases Recovered Cases Current Hospitalizations Ever Hospitalized Deaths
Daviess 1,190 1,040 2 88 13
Hancock 63 59 0 5 0
Henderson 606 495 3 48 4
McLean 71 65 1 8 1
Ohio 449 409 0 30 9
Union 235 166 4 15 2
Webster 143 119 2 18 3
Total 2,757 2,353 12 212 32
GRDHD COVID-19 Cases by Age Group*
Age Range Number of Cases
< 1 7
1-11 90
12-19 228
20-29 531
30-39 474
40-49 467
50-59 368
60-69 321
70-79 181
80+ 86
Total 2,753
*Not all demographic information is available because of incomplete reporting from a testing site.
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