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GRDHD reports 152 new COVID-19 cases, 2 deaths, 12 new cases in Ohio Co.

In Local, News by OC Monitor Staff

OWENSBORO, Ky. — Wednesday, Nov. 18, 2020, the Green River District Health Department reported 152 additional confirmed COVID-19 cases with 54 in Daviess County, 12 in Hancock County, 33 in Henderson County, 11 in McLean County, 12 in Ohio County, 21 in Union County and nine in Webster County. The COVID-19 related deaths were one resident of Daviess County and one resident of Hancock County.

  • There have been 7,021 reported COVID-19 cases in the district to date.
  • The district-wide total of recovered cases is now 5,552 (79 percent).
  • 54 reported confirmed cases are currently hospitalized.
  • 466 (7 percent) have required hospitalization.
  • There have been 124 COVID-19 related deaths in the district.
  • The state of Kentucky is currently reporting 142,008 confirmed cases of COVID-19 and 1,697 statewide deaths.

Ohio County picks up 12 new confirmed cases today, and while that’s still way too many, it’s better than yesterday’s report of 23 new cases and the death of two Ohio County residents.

With today’s 12 new confirmed cases, Ohio County has had 813 total confirmed COVID-19 cases since the start of the pandemic. Of those cases, 655 have recovered or passed away. As of today’s report, there are 158 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Ohio County. Four of those patients are hospitalized. Since the beginning of the pandemic, a total of 57 Ohio Countians have been hospitalized and 14 Ohio Countians have died due to COVID-19 related complications.

Ohio County Schools has added another confirmed COVID-19 case to its total, as well as a recovery. A staff member of the Ohio County High School has tested positive for COVID-19, while a district staff member has recovered from the disease.

OC Schools has three active confirmed cases of COVID-19, the OCHS staff member, a district staff member and an in-person learning student in OCHS. OC Schools has had a total of 24 confirmed COVID-19 cases with 21 of those patients recovering. Of the recoveries, 13 were staff members and eight were students.

COVID-19 Testing & Flu Shots

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.

Flu shots, including the high dose vaccine for those 65 years of age and older, can also be scheduled on our website or by calling your county health department for an appointment.

Demographics

The cases being reported from the Green River District Health Department are being investigated and confirmed locally. These cases are then reported to the Kentucky Department for Public Health.

Average Age: 45

Age Range: 1 month to 100 years old

Male: 44.8 percent

Female: 55.2 percent

COVID-19 Guidance

“We want to remind people to protect themselves and those around them. Continue to practice the three “W’s:” wear a mask, wash your hands and watch your distance,” said Clay Horton, GRDHD Public Health Director. “This is important in private get together settings with friends and family when interacting with coworkers and in social settings like weddings. Keep any gatherings small and outside to reduce the risk of transmission. Avoid sharing items with anyone outside of your household, since this can promote the spread of the virus. Leaders of organizations like churches 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 healthcare 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.