OWENSBORO, Ky. — Tuesday, April 4, 2023, the Green River District Health Department reported, that in the previous month, it had investigated 669 new COVID-19 infections; 342 in Daviess County, 19 in Hancock County, 125 in Henderson County, 36 in McLean County, 48 in Ohio County, 37 in Union County, and 62 in Webster County.
There were 12 COVID-19-related deaths reported in the previous month. The COVID-19-related deaths were five residents of Daviess County, two residents of Hancock County, three residents of Henderson County, one resident of Union County, and one resident of Webster County.
The average number of new cases in the district for that period was 21.6 new cases a day. The newly reported cases were investigated between March 1-31, 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 low for all counties within the Green River District.
GRDHD encourages everyone 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.
- You may choose to wear a mask at any time.
- 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.
April 3 – 9 is National Public Health Week
This year’s theme for National Public Health Week is Centering and Celebrating Cultures in Health. According to the American Public Health Association, “Our cultures have always shaped our health. We learn from the communities we’re born in and that we build together.”
Through our connections with others throughout our community, we are stronger and more resilient. The health of a community and its’ residents is a primary asset. Conditions such as poverty, lack of transportation, lack of access to healthcare, limited or no access to fresh, affordable food, and harmful health behaviors put communities at higher risk for chronic health conditions. There are also negative impacts from poor air quality.
Working together for a healthier community, we can make a difference.
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