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GRDHD Reports 82 new COVID-19 cases; 25 new cases in Ohio County

In Local, News by OC Monitor Staff

OWENSBORO, Ky. — Monday, Feb. 8, 2021, the Green River District Health Department reported 82 additional confirmed COVID-19 cases with 18 in Daviess County, one in Hancock County, 29 in Henderson County, three in McLean County, 25 in Ohio County, one in Union County and five in Webster County.

Last week, Green River District saw an additional 896 reported COVID-19 cases. The past week also saw 7 COVID- 19 related deaths in the seven-county region. Two of those deaths were Ohio Countians.

  • There have been 18,882 reported COVID-19 cases in the district to date.
  • The district-wide total of recovered cases is now 14,857 (79%).
  • 31 reported confirmed cases are currently hospitalized.
  • 789 (4%) have required hospitalization.
  • There have been 314 COVID-19 related deaths in the district.
  • The state of Kentucky is currently reporting 377,790 confirmed cases of COVID-19 and 4,051 statewide deaths.

Ohio County starts off the week by adding 25 new confirmed COVID-19 cases to its total, more than even Daviess County added today. With today’s 25 new cases, Ohio County has had a total of 2,230 confirmed cases with 1,786 of those patients having recovered or died.

Currently, Ohio County has 444 active confirmed cases with four of those patients being hospitalized. Since the start of the pandemic, 107 Ohio Countians have been hospitalized and 45 Ohio Countians have died due to COVID-19 related complications.

Ohio County Schools has added one new confirmed COVID-19 case since Thursday’s report. OC Schools has had 183 total confirmed COVID-19 cases since school started. Of those 183 total cases, 173 patients have recovered with 86 being staff members and 87 being students. Of the student recoveries, 84 were in-person learning students and three were remote/virtual learning students.

OC Schools has 10 active confirmed cases at this time with three being staff member cases and seven being student cases. Of the staff member active cases, one is from Southern Elementary, one is from Wayland Elementary and one is a district staff member.

Of the student active cases, two are from Beaver Dam Elementary and five are from Ohio County High School.

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.

COVID-19 Vaccination Information & Green River District Vaccine Availability

Kentucky COVID-19 vaccine dashboard and information: https://govstatus.egov.com/ky-covid-vaccine

Kentucky COVID-19 Vaccine Hotline: 800-722-5725 can answer general COVID-19 vaccine questions.

Green River District Health Department is continuing to vaccinate healthcare workers and first responders. Visit healthdepartment.org to register your organization.

COVID-19 vaccine information and availability at Owensboro Health can be found on their website owensborohealth.org/vaccine or by calling central scheduling at 270-685-7100.

Information on Covid-19 vaccine at Deaconess in Henderson County and Union County can be found here, https://www.deaconess.com/Coronavirus/COVID-19-Vaccine/COVID-Vaccine-Scheduling

Ohio County Healthcare is currently scheduling for patients 70 and older to receive the covid-19 vaccine. To schedule, individuals age 70 and older can call 270-215-9082 Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

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: 44

Age Range: 1 month to 102 years old

Male: 46.4%

Female: 53.6%

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 crucial when interacting with anyone outside of your household, including friends, extended family, coworkers and in public settings. Do not host or attend gatherings of any kind. 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 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.