OWENSBORO, Ky. — Ohio County has lost another resident to COVID-19 complications, according to the Green River District Health Department. This is the first reported death this week for Ohio County. Since the beginning of the pandemic, 46 Ohio Countians have died due to COVID-19 related complications.
Also this Wednesday, Feb. 10, 2021, the GRDHD reported 122 additional confirmed COVID-19 cases with 73 in Daviess County, eight in Hancock County, 15 in Henderson County, three in McLean County, 13 in Ohio County, seven in Union County and three in Webster County. In addition to the death in Ohio County, a resident of Union County also died due to COVID-19 complications.
- There have been 19,133 reported COVID-19 cases in the district to date.
- The district-wide total of recovered cases is now 15,425 (81%).
- 28 reported confirmed cases are currently hospitalized.
- 796 (4%) have required hospitalization.
- There have been 316 COVID-19 related deaths in the district.
- The state of Kentucky is currently reporting 381,121 confirmed cases of COVID-19 and 4,126 statewide deaths.
Ohio County’s 13 new confirmed COVID-19 cases today brings its total cases up to 2,251 with 1,844 of those patients having recovered or died. Currently, there are 407 active confirmed COVID-19 cases in Ohio County. Of those active cases, one patient has been hospitalized.
Ohio County Schools has added two new confirmed COVID-19 cases since yesterday’s report. OC Schools has had a total of 185 confirmed COVID-19 cases since school began, with 175 of those patients having recovered. Of the recoveries, 86 were staff members and 89 were students. Of the student recoveries, 86 were in-person learning students and three were remote/virtual learning students.
Currently, OC Schools has 10 active confirmed COVID-19 cases, with three being staff members and seven being students. Of the staff member active COVID-19 cases, one is from Southern Elementary, one is from Western Elementary and one is a district staff member.
Of the student active COVID-19 cases, three are from Beaver Dam Elementary and four are from OHio County High School. All of the active student cases are in-person learning 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.
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 in tiers 1A and 1B, which includes health care workers and first responders. Visit healthdepartment.org to register your organization. If you are 70 years of age or older, visit healthdepartment.org to be placed on our waiting list or call your local county health department.
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 the COVID-19 vaccine at Deaconess in Henderson County and Union County can be found here.
Ohio County Healthcare is registering patients 70 and older to receive the COVID-19 vaccine when supplies are available. To be put on the waitlist, individuals age 70+ can call 270-215-9082 Monday through Friday from 8:00 am – 4:30 pm or visit OCHCares.com.
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.