LCDHD REPORT FRIDAY, MAY 22, 2020
Today we report no new deaths. We released one from home-isolation (recovered), so 82% of our total confirmed cases have recovered. We are reporting one new case: a 59-year-old female from Taylor.
The Lake Cumberland area has experienced 215 Cumulative Confirmed Cases and there have been 8,428 Confirmed COVID-19 cases across 117 Kentucky Counties as of 05/22/20 (this includes 8,426 statewide plus 2 recently reported cases in Lake Cumberland not in the Governor’s daily report). Regardless of the confirmed case count for any Lake Cumberland County, we believe COVID-19 to be widespread. LCDHD is working to identify and contact all those with whom any positive case may have come into close contact.
Please be safe over your holiday weekend. Remember, avoiding crowds as much as possible is your best way to reduce your risk. Wash your hands with soap and water often and thoroughly; wear a mask when out in public; stay home if you have a fever or are coughing; increase sanitation, and avoid touching your face to further reduce your risk.