Coronavirus in Daviess County: 90 Total Cases, 46 Recovered

The Green River District Health Department reported 13 additional confirmed COVID-19 cases this morning. 8 in Daviess County, 1 in Henderson County, 3 in Ohio County, and 1 in Union County bringing the total cases in the district to 143.

On Tuesday April 14th, 2020 the Green River District Health Department also reported that eight people in the district are currently hospitalized. Of the 143 confirmed cases in the district, 28 (20%) have required hospitalization. The district-wide total of recovered cases is now 68 (48%).

“We all play a part in stopping 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. We have to stick with this strategy. We can’t let our guard down.” said Clay Horton, Public Health Director. “It is crucial we do everything we can to stop the spread of COVID-19.”

As of 9:00 AM April 14th, 2020 total reported cases in Green River District by county are:

Additional demographic information includes:

Average age: 49

Age range: 18 – 92

Male – 42.7%

Female – 57.3%

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.