HARTFORD, Ky. — Ohio County Healthcare has provided an update on its Facebook page this early afternoon. OCH confirms what Green River District Health Department reported this morning, there is one additional lab confirmed COVID-19 result bringing the county total to seven.
According to OCH, it has experienced an increase in COVID-19 screening and testing over the past 24 hours. Currently, OCH has tested 35 people with seven results still pending.
OCH asks Ohio County to continue your safe at home practices leaving only for work, to get groceries or to seek medical care. If you’re in public, wear a cloth face mask or face shield. Wash hands frequently and if leaving home, keep hand sanitizer with you to use while outside the home and immediately wash hands when returning home.
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Call the OCH 24/7 Hotline at 270-256-5535 for questions or information on where to seek care. All OCH provider offices are open and ready to treat patients in-office or by virtual video visit. Call during normal office hours to schedule. The OCH Emergency Room is staffed by a physician 24/7.
During the onset of COVID-19 activity in this area, Congressman James Comer reached out to OCH Administration to open a line of communication and support as needed.
“We are living in highly uncertain times thanks to the serious health challenges presented by COVID-19. That is why I am proud of to see the healthcare community of Ohio County step up in such a big way to keep citizens informed and prioritize meeting the medical needs of area residents,” Comer said.