On Tuesday, September 29, 2020, the Green River District Health Department (GRDHD) reported 57 additional confirmed COVID-19 cases with 11 in Daviess County, 2 in Hancock County, 18 in Henderson County, 6 in Ohio County, 17 in Union County, and 3 in Webster County. The total number of reported COVID-19 cases in the district is now 3,267.
A new COVID-19 related death has also been reported involving a Henderson County resident. No other details have been released. Five Hendersonians have now succumbed to the virus according to the Health Department.
28 reported confirmed cases are currently hospitalized.
245 (7%) have required hospitalization. There have been 37 COVID-19 related deaths in the district.
The district-wide total of recovered cases is now 2,690 (83%).
The state of Kentucky is currently reporting 66,939 confirmed cases of COVID-19 and 1,162 statewide deaths.
“Continue to practice the three “W’s”: wear a mask, wash your hands, and watch your distance. It is important to continue to protect yourself and those around you,” 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 30th, October 7th, & 14th 9:00 AM – 11:30 AM
Hancock County Health Center September 30th, October 7th, & 14th 9:30 AM – 11:00 AM
Henderson County Health Center September 30th, October 7th , & 14th 8:00 AM – 11:00 AM
McLean County Health Center September 30th, October 7th , & 14th 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM
Ohio County Health Center September 29th, October 6th , & 13th 9:00 AM – 10:30 AM
Union County Health Center September 30th, October 7th , & 14th 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Webster County Health Center September 30th, October 7th , & 14th 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: 43
Age Range: 2 months to 100 years old
Male: 46.8% Female: 53.2%
GRDHD COVID-19 Case Summary as of 9:00 AM September 29, 2020
County Confirmed Cases Recovered Cases Current Hospitalizations Ever Hospitalized Deaths
Daviess 1,370 1,178 10 99 16
Hancock 75 63 1 6 0
Henderson 758 590 8 58 5
McLean 81 73 1 9 1
Ohio 479 426 1 31 9
Union 341 225 5 22 3
Webster 163 135 2 20 3
Total 3,267 2,690 28 245 37
GRDHD COVID-19 Cases by Age Group*
Age Range Number of Cases
< 1 9
1-11 105
12-19 269
20-29 601
30-39 536
40-49 526
50-59 441
60-69 386
70-79 251
80+ 140
Total 3,264
*Not all demographic information is available because of incomplete reporting from a testing site.
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