OWENSBORO, Ky. — Tuesday, Jan. 3, 2023, the Green River District Health Department reported that in the previous week, it had investigated 300 new COVID-19 infections; 132 in Daviess County, eight in Hancock County, 93 in Henderson County, 16 in McLean County, 22 in Ohio County, 10 in Union County, and 19 in Webster County.
There were no COVID-19-related deaths reported in the previous week.
The average number of new cases in the district for that period was 42.9 new cases a day. The newly reported cases were investigated between Dec. 26, 2022-Jan. 1, 2023.
County-level data for COVID-19 can be found at kycovid19.ky.gov and cdc.gov. Additional county-level guidance can be found at COVID.gov.
The COVID-19 Community Level is currently classified as medium for Daviess, Hancock, Henderson, McLean, Ohio, and Union Counties, and low for Webster County. In addition to confirmed COVID-19 cases, flu and other respiratory illnesses remain widespread in all areas.
GRDHD encourages all its residents to:
- Stay up to date with COVID-19 vaccines and boosters. Get vaccinated for flu.
- Stay home if you are sick.
- Get tested if you have symptoms.
- Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds; use hand sanitizer if you do not have access to soap and water.
- Talk to your doctor about wearing a mask if you are at high risk for severe illness.
- Cover coughs and sneezes.
- Anyone with symptoms, a positive test, or exposure to someone with COVID-19 should wear a mask. Additional precautions may be needed for people at high risk for severe illness.
January is Radon Awareness Month and Cervical Cancer Awareness Month
You may be exposed to radon and not realize it. Radon is a radioactive naturally occurring gas. It may seep into your home from the rocks below. It is the second leading cause of lung cancer.
The Green River District Health Department has free Radon Test kits available. Please contact your local Environmental Department to obtain a free test kit. More information can be found at https://healthdepartment.org/community-health/radon-information/.
January is Cervical Cancer Awareness Month
For more information go to www.kycancerprogram.org.
Drink plenty of water. Staying hydrated is important every day, not just in the heat of summer. In fact, water is an essential nutrient. Water accounts for approximately 60% of an adult’s body weight. Optimal hydration is important for good health.