OWENSBORO, Ky. — On Friday, April 10, 2020, the Green River District Health Department reported 8 additional confirmed COVID-19 cases, seven in Daviess County and one in Ohio County. An additional COVID-19 related death was reported in Daviess County. The total number of reported COVID-19 cases in the district is now 127. There have been a total of three deaths, two in Daviess County and one in McLean County.
As of April 10, 2020, 10 people in the district are currently hospitalized. Five additional previously confirmed cases are now reported as recovered, two in Daviess County, two in Henderson County and one in Ohio County. The total recovered cases in the district is now 51.
“It is crucial we do everything we can to stop the spread of COVID-19. Stay home, avoid crowds, wash your hands, and practice physical social distancing, staying at least 6 feet away from others. With this being Easter weekend, staying home is going to be especially tough. But we have to stick with this strategy.” said Clay Horton, Public Health Director. “We all play a part in stopping the spread of COVID- 19.”
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 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. 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 10, 2020, total reported cases in Green River District by county are:
Additional demographic information includes: Average age: 50
Age range: 18 – 85
Male – 40.8 percent
Female – 59.2 percent
