Coronavirus in Daviess County: 81 Confirmed Cases, 39 Recovered, 3 Deaths

The Green River District Health Department reported 2 additional confirmed COVID-19 cases in Daviess County, along with an additional COVID-19 related death. The average age of those testing positive in the district is 50 years-old. #HealthyAtHome

On Saturday April 11th, 2020 the Green River District Health Department reported 2 additional confirmed COVID-19 cases, both in Daviess County. The total number of reported COVID-19 cases in the district is now 129. An additional COVID-19 related death was reported in Daviess County. There have been a total of four deaths, 3 in Daviess County and 1 in McLean County. As of April 11th, 10 people in the district are currently hospitalized. Of the 129 confirmed cases in the district, 28 have required hospitalization. 55 of the cases in the district have recovered.

“It is crucial we do everything we can to stop the spread of COVID-19. Stay home, avoid crowds, wash your hands, and practice physical social distancing – staying at least 6 feet away from others. With this being Easter weekend, staying home is going to be especially tough. But we have to stick with this strategy.” said Clay Horton, Public Health Director. “We all play a part in stopping the spread of COVID19.”

Additional demographic information includes:

Average age: 50

Age range: 18 – 92

Male – 41.1%

Female – 58.9%

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. The site can be accessed at www.kycovid19.ky.gov. The public can also call the Kentucky COVID-19 hotline at 800-722-5725.