400 Professional Avenue
Winchester, KY 40391
Phone: 859-744-4482
Fax: 859-744-0338
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact Information: Rebecca.Kissick@ky.gov
859-744-4482 Ext. 1030 OR
859-744-4482 Ext. 1036
Health Officials Confirm Additional Cases of Coronavirus (COVID-19)
in Clark County
WINCHESTER, KY. (March 26, 2020) – Officials with the Clark County Health Department are reporting two additional cases of COVID-19 in Clark County. These cases include, a 70-year old female and a 72-year old male. Health officials are working with the Kentucky Department for Public Health (DPH) to identify and speak with all those who may have come in close contact with these individuals while contagious.
In accordance with medical privacy laws, additional details regarding these patients cannot be provided.
Senior adults and those with chronic health conditions are at higher risk for complications of COVID-19. The CDC recommends the following for people over the age of 60 and anyone with heart, lung or kidney disease, cancer or diabetes:
·Stay at home as much as possible.
·Make sure you have access to medications and supplies in case you are advised to stay home.
·When you go out in public, keep away from others who are sick, limit close contact and wash your hands often.
·Avoid crowds.
A state hotline 1.800.722.5725 is available to help Kentuckians who have questions or need help. To stay current on the latest information, visit the state’s website at kycovid19.ky.gov and https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/index.html. Be sure to find us on Facebook at Clark County Health Department.
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400 Professional Avenue
Winchester, KY 40391
Phone: 859-744-4482
Fax: 859-744-0338
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact Information: Rebecca.Kissick@ky.gov
859-744-4482 Ext. 1030 OR
859-744-4482 Ext. 1036
Third Coronavirus (COVID-19) Disease Case Confirmed in Clark County
WINCHESTER, KY. (March 23, 2020) –Officials from the Clark County Health Department are reporting another case of COVID-19, the county’s third in 8 days.The third case, a 33-year-old male, was confirmed by a private lab. Health officials are working with the Kentucky Department for Public Health (DPH) to identify and speak with all those who may have come in close contact with the person while they were contagious. These individuals will be monitored for fever and respiratory symptoms.
Additional details about the person cannot be provided because of medical privacy laws.
According to Becky Kissick, Clark County Public Health Director, after notification of a case of COVID-19, like any other reportable disease, health department epidemiology staff interviews the "case,” which includes identification of individuals that the case was in contact with during the period in which the case was infectious (able to passes the virus to others). Health Department staff then interview each contact to assess level of exposure, presence of any signs and symptoms, and to provide instructions, which may include recommendations for isolation (if sick with symptoms) or quarantine (exposed but well).
"At this time, it is important that everyone follow the recommendations of Governor Andy Beshear and Public Health Commissioner, Dr. Stephen Stack, to reduce the spread of COVID-19,” said Kissick. She reminders citizens that the best way to prevent illness is to avoid being exposed and continues to reinforce the following guidelines:
·Avoid community gatherings, no matter how small.
·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.
Yesterday, Governor Andy Beshear announced two new actions in the fight against COVID-19. First, as of 8 pm today, March 23rd, non-essential retail businesses are to close. This does not include grocery stores, pharmacy, drug stores, gas stations or auto repair/parts. Non-essential retail businesses can provide delivery and curb-side service but people cannot go into the stores. Secondly, as of today, the Governor is mandating that no elective procedures can be performed.
Additionally, Governor Beshear called on Kentuckians to be diligent and resilient. He said, "Every person that doesn't follow the guidelines undermines the sacrifice that others are making.....Don't be the person that thinks you are the exception." The full press release is available at https://governor.ky.gov/news.
Senior adults and those with chronic health conditions are at higher risk for complications of COVID-19. The CDC recommends the following for people over the age of 60 and anyone with heart, lung or kidney disease, cancer or diabetes:
·Stay at home as much as possible.
·Make sure you have access to medications and supplies in case you are advised to stay home.
·When you got out in public, keep away from others who are sick, limit close contact and wash your hands often.
·Avoid crowds.
A state hotline 1.800.722.5725 is available to help Kentuckians who have questions or need help. To stay current on the latest information, visit the state’s website at kycovid19.ky.gov and https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/index.html. Be sure to find us on Facebook at Clark County Health Department.
KY WIC Participants:
Your KY State WIC office would like to clear the air
about false information being seen on social media sites. Your WIC
Benefits will not expire early. Keep your current eWIC card. Your
current eWIC card will be used for future months WIC food benefits.
If you have questions, call your local WIC site or contact our KY WIC Help Desk WIC.Helpdesk@ky.gov.
400 Professional Avenue
Winchester,
KY 40391
Phone: 859-744-4482
Fax: 859-744-0338
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact Information: Rebecca.Kissick@ky.gov
859-744-4482 Ext. 1030 OR
859-744-4482 Ext. 1036
Health Officials
Confirm Clark County’s First Coronavirus Disease 2019
(COVID-19) Case
WINCHESTER,
KY. (March 15, 2020) –Officials from the Clark County Health Department are reporting Clark County’s
first case of COVID-19 (2019 novel coronavirus) confirmed by the state lab. Health
officials are working with the Kentucky Department for Public Health (DPH) to
identify and speak with all those who may have come in close contact with the
person while they were contagious. These individuals will be monitored for
fever and respiratory symptoms. There
are currently 20 confirmed cases in Kentucky.
Additional details about
the person cannot be provided because of medical privacy laws.
"Our team is working
closely with DPH and has initiated a contact investigation. We believe the risk
to the public is low and as this situation evolves, we will continue to
communicate with DPH, our partners and the people of Clark County,” said Becky
Kissick, Clark County Health Department Director. "The best way to prevent
illness is to avoid being exposed to this virus. For this reason, we are urging
our citizens to follow the recommendations of our Governor to prevent the
spread of COVID-19:
·
Avoid
community gatherings, no matter how small.
·
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.
The virus is thought to
spread mainly from person-to-person:
Senior adults and those
with chronic health conditions are at higher risk for complications of
COVID-19. The CDC recommends the following for people over the age of 60 and
anyone with heart, lung or kidney disease, cancer or diabetes:
·
Stay
at home as much as possible.
·
Make
sure you have access to medications and supplies in case you are advised to
stay home.
·
When
you got out in public, keep away from others who are sick, limit close contact
and wash your hands often.
·
Avoid
crowds.
Symptoms of COVID-19 may
include fever, cough or shortness of breath. To ensure that the sickest people
receive care, help minimize the spread of infection and maintain resources,
please follow the guidelines below when considering whether to seek medical
care.
·
If
you are worried-well, please stay home. Going to a hospital or doctor’s office adds to a higher
concentration of people and further overwhelms medical staff.
·
If
you are ill, but would not have sought care if not for COVID-19, do not
seek care at an ER, hospital or doctor’s office. If you want advice, call the Kentucky
state hotline (1-800-722-5725) or call your local healthcare provider.
·
If
you are sick and feel you have an emergency, please call your doctor or
seek medical care. Hospitals and medical
staff across the Commonwealth stand ready to serve you.
State health officials do
not recommend testing for individuals who do not have symptoms.
A state hotline 1.800.722.5725 is
available to help Kentuckians who have questions or need help. To stay current
on the latest information, visit the state’s website at kycovid19.ky.gov and https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/index.html. Be
sure to find us on Facebook at Clark County Health Department.
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OFFICE OF GOVERNOR ANDY BESHEAR
COMMONWEALTH OF
KENTUCKY
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IMMEDIATE RELEASE
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Contact:
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Crystal Staley
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Gov.
Beshear Provides Guidance on Public Events, Schools, Prisons as State Continues
Preparations and Response to COVID-19
Gov. Beshear urges cooperation to protect Kentuckians, stop
spread of COVID-19
FRANKFORT, Ky. (March
11, 2020) – Governor Andy Beshear announced more decisive action and
preparations on Wednesday to stop the spread of the coronavirus disease 2019
(COVID-19).
"We know this is community
spread and we need to get ahead of it,” Gov. Beshear said. "It is important for
everybody out there to be calm, practice good hygiene and reduce the risk of
exposure for themselves and others.”
Actions and preparations
announced by Gov. Beshear on Wednesday include:
Gov. Beshear said the actions
and directions are proactive to prevent the spread and to protect Kentuckians,
particularly those at higher risk, including those over 60 or with chronic
health conditions including heart, lung or kidney disease.
"These steps we recommend are
not made lightly,” said Dr. Steven Stack, commissioner for the Kentucky
Department for Public Health (DPH). "Please work with us to make them
effective.”
Gov. Beshear, who faithfully
attends church with his family, said he knows asking houses of worship to
cancel services is a big step and some people will disagree, but he and Dr.
Stack said they are urging this action because of the close proximity to others
in houses of worship, the communal activities and close interaction, and
because many attendees are members of high-risk populations.
"I believe God gives us wisdom
to protect each other and we should do that. I believe that it is our job to
offer those protections,” Gov. Beshear said.
The Governor has briefed state
lawmakers and all 120 county judges. He will also update jailers and school
superintendents.
"Every action Gov. Beshear and
his cabinet secretaries have taken is because we care deeply about the health
and welfare of our people,” said Justice and Public Safety Cabinet Secretary
Mary Noble.
Eight people in Kentucky have
tested positive including five in Harrison County, two from Fayette and one
from Jefferson. There are connections between the five Harrison County cases.
All eight people are in isolation, four in medical facilities and four at home.
In Kentucky, the state has
received results for 54 cases with 46 of those being negative. Eighteen of the
20 results received Tuesday were negative.
Gov. Beshear, Dr. Stack,
Secretary Noble and Eric Friedlander, acting secretary of the Cabinet for
Health and Family Services, briefed Kentuckians at the Capitol on Wednesday
morning on the latest developments and the response of state and local
government.
Beginning weeks before the virus
was found in the Commonwealth, state and local officials collaborated to
prepare for COVID-19 and are now working together to respond.
Gov. Beshear has taken decisive
action to prepare and respond to COVID-19. Friday, immediately after
confirmation of the first case, Gov. Beshear declared a state
of emergency to ensure the state has every resource available to respond.
Saturday, he issued an executive order to prohibit price
gouging. Monday, the
Governor issued an executive order to waive copays, deductibles, cost-sharing and
diagnostic testing fees for private insurance and state employees. The
Governor is also telling providers to expand their networks to patients that
may go outside their normal providers.
Tuesday, Gov. Beshear announced
strong actions to protect
the state’s most vulnerable populations by limiting visitation to senior
care and long-term care facilities. Gov. Beshear also signed an executive
order to allow pharmacies to refill prescriptions for up to 30 days to
ensure those vulnerable communities or those who need to self-isolate will have
their needed prescriptions. His action will also allow, if necessary,
pharmacies to operate at locations other than those designated on their permits
to make sure people have access to necessary medication.
The State Health Operations
Center is activated at level one – fully activated – and the State Emergency
Operations Center is also activated.
More information
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention encourages people to follow
these steps
to prevent illness. People can find regular
updates and resources including more information about when to seek medical
attention and course of action for those in counties with positive cases at kycovid19.ky.gov.
They are also urged to visit cdc.gov/coronavirus for
up-to-date information. Kentuckians who want advice can call the state hotline
at 1.800.722.5725 or call their local health care provider.
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For official news and updates from the Beshear/Coleman
administration, visit governor.ky.gov/news.
OFFICE OF GOVERNOR
ANDY BESHEAR
COMMONWEALTH OF
KENTUCKY
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FOR
IMMEDIATE RELEASE
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Contact:
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Crystal Staley
502.564.2611
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Gov. Beshear
Confirms Two More COVID-19 Cases in Harrison County Bringing Kentucky Total to
Eight
Five Harrison County residents have tested positive
FRANKFORT, Ky. (March
10, 2020)– Governor Andy Beshear confirmed two more cases of coronavirus
disease 2019 (COVID-19), both in Harrison County, Tuesday night, bringing the
total in Kentucky to eight. All eight are in isolation.
"As we continue to prepare and
respond, everybody should remain calm and know we are ready for this,” Gov.
Beshear said. "Our local health departments are ready for this. The state
is ready for this. We will get through this and we will get through this
together. When we take a step that creates difficulty and disrupts our lives,
understand that it is to protect our fellow citizens.”
In Kentucky, the state has
received results for 54 cases with 46 of those being negative. Eighteen of the
20 results received Tuesday were negative.
As of 5 p.m. Tuesday, five
people have tested positive from Harrison County, two from Fayette and one from
Jefferson. There are connections between the five Harrison County cases.
Gov. Beshear and Eric
Friedlander, acting secretary of the Cabinet for Health and Family Services,
briefed Kentuckians at the Capitol on Tuesday night after receiving the latest
test results. The Governor will brief Kentuckians at 9 a.m. Wednesday about the
latest developments and the response of state and local government.
Of the eight cases:
Harrison County: three females,
27, 54 and 67; two males, 60 and 68
Fayette County: both males,
ages 46 and 49
Jefferson County: 69-year-old
male
Earlier Tuesday, Gov. Beshear,
Friedlander and Dr. Steven Stack, commissioner for the Kentucky Department for
Public Health (DPH), announced strong actions to protect
the state’s most vulnerable populations by limiting visitation to senior care
and long-term care facilities. Gov. Beshear also signed an executive
order to allow pharmacies to refill prescriptions for up to 30 days to
ensure those vulnerable communities or those who need to self-isolate will have
their needed prescriptions. His action will also allow, if necessary,
pharmacies to operate at locations other than those designated on their permits
to make sure people have access to necessary medication.
Nancy Galvagni of the Kentucky
Hospital Association, Tim Veno of Leading Age Kentucky, Betsy Johnson,
president of the Kentucky Association of Health Care Facilities, and Dr. Brent
Wright, president of the Kentucky Medical Association, joined Gov. Beshear, Dr.
Stack and Mr. Friedlander at the Capitol on Tuesday morning to talk about their
preparedness, their response and how organizations are working together at all
levels to better protect Kentuckians.
Beginning weeks before the
virus was found in the Commonwealth, state and local officials collaborated to
prepare for COVID-19 and are now working together to respond.
Gov. Beshear has taken decisive
action to prepare and respond to COVID-19. On Friday, immediately after
confirmation of the first case, Gov. Beshear declared a state
of emergency to ensure the state has every resource available to respond.
On Saturday, he issued an executive order to prohibit price
gouging. On Monday, the
Governor issued an executive order to waive copays, deductibles,
cost-sharing and diagnostic testing fees for private insurance and state
employees. The Governor is also telling providers to expand their network
to patients that may go outside their normal providers.
The State Health Operations
Center is activated at level one – fully activated – and the State Emergency
Operations Center is also activated.
People can click here to read a release and watch video of Gov. Beshear, Dr. Stack, Mr. Friedlander and local leaders providing
information to Kentuckians earlier Tuesday.
More
information
People can find regular updates and resources including more information about
when to seek medical attention and course of action for those in counties with
positive cases at kycovid19.ky.gov.
They are also urged to visit cdc.gov/coronavirus for
up-to-date information. Kentuckians who want advice can call the state hotline
at 1.800.722.5725 or call their local health care provider.
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For official news and updates from
the Beshear/Coleman administration, visit governor.ky.gov/news.
