We are happy to report no new deaths or hospitalizations. One was released today from isolation, which translates now to 80% of our total cases having recovered. We do report three new cases today, all on home isolation. The new cases include a 41-year-old female from Russell, a 58-year-old female from Pulaski, and a 61-year-old female from Adair. Taking into account new cases and released cases, we now have twenty-five active cases across seven of our ten counties.

The Lake Cumberland area has experienced 249 Cumulative Confirmed Cases and there have been 10,979 Confirmed COVID-19 cases across 119 Kentucky Counties as of 06/05/20 (this includes 10,977 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.

We strongly encourage the public to take precautions to protect themselves and those they love. Avoiding crowds as much as possible remains your best way to reduce your risk. Washing your hands with soap and water often and thoroughly, wearing a mask when out in public, staying home if you have a fever or are coughing, increasing sanitation, and avoiding touching your face further reduces your risk.