On Tuesday, December 1, 2020, the Green River District Health Department (GRDHD) reported 175
additional confirmed COVID-19 cases with 105 in Daviess County, 3 in Hancock County, 18 in Henderson
County, 4 in McLean County, 32 in Ohio County, 10 in Union County, and 3 in Webster County. The
COVID-19 related deaths were 5 residents of Daviess County, 1 resident of Henderson County, 2
residents of McLean County, and 1 resident of Ohio County.
There have been 8,533 reported COVID-19 cases in the district to date.
The district-wide total of recovered cases is now 6,668 (78%).
54 reported confirmed cases are currently hospitalized.
514 (6%) have required hospitalization.
There have been 154 COVID-19 related deaths in the district.
The state of Kentucky is currently reporting 179,041 confirmed cases of COVID-19 and 1,908
statewide deaths.
“Practice the three “W’s: wear a mask, wash your hands, and watch your distance. It is important to
protect yourself and those around you,” said Clay Horton, GRDHD Public Health Director. “This is crucial
when interacting with anyone outside of your household, including friends, extended family, coworkers,
and in public settings. Do not host or attend gatherings of any kind. Leaders of organizations like
churches, team coaches, and workplace supervisors are encouraged to lead by example and make wise
decisions to protect those for whom you are responsible.”
COVID-19 Testing & Flu Shots
The health department is offering free COVID-19 testing. We encourage anyone who has been in
crowds, had close contact with people in public, or traveled recently to get tested. To schedule an
appointment visit the GRDHD website, https://healthdepartment.org, and follow the COVID-19 Test
prompts. You must be pre-registered to be tested. It may take longer to receive test results during the
holidays. The lab will be closed for processing on December 24th, 25th, and 31st.
GRDHD COVID-19 Testing Schedule
Location Dates Time
Daviess County Health Center December 2, 9, 16, 22, & 29 11:00 AM – 1:30 PM
Hancock County Health Center December 2, 9, 16, 22, & 29 9:30 AM – 11:00 AM
Henderson County Health Center December 2, 9, 16, 21, & 28 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
McLean County Health Center December 2, 9, 16, 21, & 28 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Ohio County Health Center December 8, 15, 22, & 29 9:00 AM – 10:30 AM
Union County Health Center December 2, 9, 16, 21, & 28 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Webster County Health Center December 2, 9, 16, 21, & 29 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM
Flu shots, including the high dose vaccine for those 65 years of age and older, can also be scheduled on
our website or by calling your county health department for an appointment.
Additional COVID-19 Guidance
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 mask 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.
If you are sick, experiencing symptoms of COVID-19, including but not limited to fever, cough, and
shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, or feel you have a medical emergency, call your health care
provider. 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 – www.kycovid19.ky.gov. The public can also call the Kentucky COVID-19 hotline at 800-722-
5725.
Demographics
The cases being reported from the Green River District Health Department are being investigated and
confirmed locally. These cases are then reported to the Kentucky Department for Public Health.
Average Age: 45
Age Range: 1 month to 102 years old
Male: 44.9%
Female: 55.1%
GRDHD COVID-19 Case Summary as of 9:00 AM December 1, 2020
County Confirmed
Cases
Recovered
Cases
Current
Hospitalizations
Ever
Hospitalized
Deaths
Daviess 3,506 2,696 19 190 53
Hancock 298 229 3 17 11
Henderson 2,067 1,614 11 132 40
McLean 390 303 2 30 20
Ohio 1,018 760 10 69 17
Union 716 621 2 40 6
Webster 538 445 7 36 7
Total 8,533 6,668 54 514 154
GRDHD COVID-19 Cases by Age Group*
Age Range Number of Cases
< 1 27
1-11 257
12-19 707
20-29 1,391
30-39 1,295
40-49 1,302
50-59 1,240
60-69 1,070
70-79 703
80+ 532
Total 8,524
*Not all demographic information is available because of incomplete reporting from a testing site.
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