The Christian County Health Department reported five new coronavirus cases on Thursday, pushing the total number of local cases confirmed since the pandemic began to 791.
Despite a recent decrease in the seven-day rolling average of new cases, the county has seen an upward two-week trend, with 17.7% growth over the last 14 days.
As of Thursday afternoon, there were 238 COVID-19 cases classified as active by the health department. There have been 11 deaths in the county attributed to the virus.
Health officials provided the following breakdown of active cases by age group:
- Youth (0-21): 51
- Young Adult-Middle Age (22-59): 127
- Older Adult (60-84): 53
- 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.
