Daviess County COVID-19 Update: 3 Additional Cases, 52 Recovered

As of this morning, the Green River District Health Department reported that Daviess County has 3 additional COVID-19 confirmed cases. The total number of reported cases in the district now stands at 157. Here's the statistics you need to know.

On Thursday April 16th, 2020 the Green River District Health Department reported 9 additional confirmed COVID-19 cases – 3 in Daviess County, 3 in Hancock County, 2 in Henderson County, and 1 in Webster County. The total number of reported COVID-19 cases in the district is 157. Nine people in the district are currently hospitalized. Of the 157 confirmed cases in the district, 30 (19%) have required hospitalization. The district-wide total of recovered cases is now 78 (50%).

“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 16, 2020 total reported cases in Green River District by county are:

Additional demographic information includes:

Average age: 49

Age range: 16 – 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.