OWENSBORO, Ky. — On Wednesday, April 2, 2020, the Green River District Health Department reported 5 additional confirmed COVID-19 cases. McLean County reported 2 confirmed cases of COVID-19. Additionally, Daviess County reported 2 new cases and Hancock County reported 1 new case.
“The days and weeks ahead are crucial to stopping the spread of COVID-19,” said Clay Horton, Public Health Director. “We expect to see more new cases. The lab-confirmed cases are only a portion of what is in the community. People must continue to be vigilant in helping stop the spread of COVID-19. ”
The total number of cases reported in the district is now 66. Six of the confirmed cases are currently hospitalized. Three previously confirmed cases are now reported as recovered, all in Daviess County, bringing the total of recovered cases to 13 for the district.
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.
- 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 at 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.
As of 9 a.m. April 2, 2020, total reported cases in Green River District by county are:
- Daviess County – 47 cases
- Hancock County – 2 cases
- Henderson County – 8 cases
- McLean County – 2 cases
- Ohio County – 2 cases
- Union County – 2 cases
- Webster County – 3 cases
