On Wednesday April 8, 2020 the Green River District Health Department (GRDHD) reported 14
additional confirmed COVID-19 cases – 8 in Daviess County, 1 in Henderson County, 1 in McLean County,
1 in Ohio County, and 3 in Webster County. The total number of cases reported in the district is now
115. “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. The
lab confirmed cases are only a portion of what is in the community.” said Clay Horton, Public Health
Director. “We expect to see more new cases and an increase in COVID-19 hospitalizations. We all play a
part in stopping the spread of COVID-19.” As of April 8th, 10 people in the district are hospitalized. Five
additional previously confirmed cases are now reported as recovered – 4 in Daviess County and 1 in
Henderson County. The total recovered cases in the district is now 38.
The health department wants to reinforce this guidance with the community:
Stay home, avoid crowds and social distance
Avoid close contact with people who are sick (fever, cough, sneeze, and difficulty breathing).
To avoid close contact, stay at least 6 feet away from others.
Wear a cloth face cover when you have to go out in public.
Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth.
Stay home when you are sick.
Cover your cough or sneeze with a tissue, then throw the tissue in the trash.
To avoid coughing into your hands, you can cough into your elbow.
Clean and disinfect frequently touched objects and surfaces using a regular household cleaning
spray or wipe.
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.
If soap and water are not readily available, use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer with at least 60%
alcohol. Always wash hands with soap and water if hands are visibly dirty.
Merritt Bates-Thomas
Green River District Health Department
270-852-5561
merritt.bates-thomas@grdhd.org
www.healthdepartment.org
Adults over 60 and people who have severe chronic medical conditions like heart, lung or kidney disease
seem to be at higher risk for more serious COVID-19 illness. Those individuals should be extra vigilant
and stay home. 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.
As of 9:00 AM April 8, 2020 total reported cases in Green River District by county are:
GRDHD COVID-19 Case Summary for April 8, 2020
County Confirmed
Cases Recovered Cases Current Hospitalizations Deaths
Daviess 71 30 4 1
Hancock 2 1 0 0
Henderson 21 6 2 0
McLean 5 0 1 1
Ohio 7 0 3 0
Union 3 1 0 0
Webster 6 0 0 0
Total 115 38 10 2
Additional demographic information includes:
Average age: 50
Age range: 18 – 85
Male – 41.7%
Female – 58.3%
GRDHD COVID-19 Cases by Age Group
Age Range
1-19 2
20-29 14
30-39 14
40-49 25
50-59 23
60-69 24
70-79 9
80+ 4
Total 115
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