GRDHD Reports 67 Additional COVID-19 Cases

On Wednesday, September 30, 2020 the Green River District Health Department (GRDHD) reported 67 additional confirmed COVID-19 cases, a new single-day high, with 25 in Daviess County, 5 in Hancock County, 26 in Henderson County, 3 in McLean County, 5 in Union County, and 3 in Webster County. The total number of reported COVID-19 cases in the district is now 3,334.

 40 reported confirmed cases are currently hospitalized.

 257 (8%) have required hospitalization.

 There have been 37 COVID-19 related deaths in the district.

 The district-wide total of recovered cases is now 2,737 (82%).

 The state of Kentucky is currently reporting 67,856 confirmed cases of COVID-19 and 1,170 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 & Flu Shots

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. Flu shots can also be scheduled on our website or by calling your county health department for an appointment.

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 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: 46.6% Female: 53.4%

GRDHD COVID-19 Case Summary as of 9:00 AM September 30, 2020

County Confirmed Cases Recovered Cases Current Hospitalizations Ever Hospitalized Deaths

Daviess 1,395 1,186 11 100 16

Hancock 80 64 1 6 0

Henderson 784 596 15 64 5

McLean 84 73 1 9 1

Ohio 479 427 2 32 9

Union 346 255 8 26 3

Webster 166 136 2 20 3

Total 3,334 2,737 40 257 37

GRDHD COVID-19 Cases by Age Group*

Age Range Number of Cases

< 1 9

1-11 106

12-19 276

20-29 607

30-39 546

40-49 531

50-59 453

60-69 401

70-79 255

80+ 147

Total 3,331

*Not all demographic information is available because of incomplete reporting from a testing site.

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