OWENSBORO, Ky. — The Green River District Health Department reported additional confirmed cases of COVID-19. Five new cases were reported in Daviess County and one new case was reported in Henderson County.
The Henderson County resident was a 61-year-old male. In Daviess County, the new cases included a 48-year-old male, a 48-year-old female, a 23-year-old female, a 69-year-old male, and a 58-year-old female.
So far none of the cases have required hospitalization and all patients are being isolated in their homes until they are well and unable to spread the virus. GRDHD officials are continuing to conduct contact investigations and will ensure those people are given appropriate guidance and instructions.
“These additional confirmed cases are not surprising,” said Clay Horton Public Health Director. “The public should not be alarmed. We expected this and we expect additional cases. Everyone needs to strictly adhere to the social distancing recommendations and other guidance that is being provided.”
The health department offered this guidance:
- Avoid crowds
- 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. - 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 percent
alcohol. Always wash hands with soap and water if hands are visibly dirty.
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 people should be extra vigilant and stay home as much as possible.
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. The site can be accessed at www.kycovid19.ky.gov. The public can also call the Kentucky COVID-19 hotline at 800-722- 5725.