The Christian County Health Department reported 11 new COVID-19 cases on Tuesday, pushing the total number of local cases confirmed since the pandemic began to 780.
For the first time in more than a week, the seven-day average of new cases has decreased. After having climbed to a record high of 17 on Sunday and Monday, the average dropped to 15 on Tuesday.
While the data reflects a short-term decline, the local growth rate of new cases has increased by 31.5% over the past two weeks. It’s twice the overall growth rate for the state of Kentucky, which has increased by 15.2% during the same period.
According to the health department’s report, 238 local coronavirus cases were classified as active on Tuesday.
The number of active cases by age group released by the department was:
- Youth (0-21): 51
- Young Adult-Middle Age (22-59): 128
- Older Adult (60-84): 52
- Elderly (85+): 7
(Julia Hunter is the webmaster for Hoptown Chronicle. Reach her at Julia_Hunter622@hotmail.com.)
Julia Hunter is the engagement editor for Hoptown Chronicle. Reach her at julia@hoptownchronicle.org.
