OWENSBORO, Ky. — Thursday, September 3, 2020, the Green River District Health Department reported 63 additional confirmed COVID-19 cases, the highest daily total for the seven county region since the beginning of the pandemic, 22 in Daviess County, two in Hancock County, 15 in Henderson County, three in McLean County, 18 in Union County and three in Webster County. The total number of reported COVID-19 cases in the district is 2,314.
- Twelve reported confirmed cases are currently hospitalized.
- 189 (8 percent) have required hospitalization.
- There have been 30 COVID-19 related deaths in the district.
- The district-wide total of recovered cases is now 1,881 (81 percent).
- The state of Kentucky is currently reporting 49,991 confirmed cases of COVID-19 and 966 statewide deaths.
Ohio County, for the second day this week, had no new cases today. The county’s total confirmed COVID-19 cases stands at 421. While Ohio County didn’t gain any new cases today, there were three patients who recovered, bringing the total recoveries to 364. Ohio County has 57 active confirmed cases with currently no hospitalizations. Ohio County has had 29 total hospitalizations and nine deaths since the beginning of the pandemic.
COVID-19 Testing
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.
Demographics
The cases being reported from the Green River District Health Department have been investigated and confirmed locally. These cases are then reported to the Kentucky Department for Public Health.
Average Age: 42
Male: 48.2 percent
Age Range: 6 months to 95 years old
Male: 48.2 percent
Female: 51.8 percent
COVID-19 Guidance
“Case investigations and contact tracing are revealing transmission in a variety of settings indicating accelerating community spread. We want to remind people to protect themselves and those around them. Practice the three ‘W’s:’ wear a mask, wash your hands and watch your distance,” said Clay Horton, GRDHD Public Health Director. “This is even important in private get together settings with friends and family, when interacting with coworkers and in social settings like weddings. 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.”
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.
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 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 – www.kycovid19.ky.gov. The public can also call the Kentucky COVID-19 hotline at 800-722- 5725.