Since the pandemic began in mid-March, approximately one in 70 Christian County residents have tested positive for the novel coronavirus, based on the latest reports from the Christian County Health Department and available population figures.
On Friday, the local case total grew to 1,015, with eight newly confirmed positive tests. Of all reported COVID-19 cases, 235 are classified by the health department as active and 766 are classified as recovered. Fourteen local deaths have been attributed to the virus.
The county’s population, according to the Census Bureau’s 2019 estimate, is 70,461.
Christian County COVID-19 incidence rate considered ‘accelerated’
The Kentucky Department of Public Health has classified Christian County’s coronavirus incidence rate over the past seven days as “accelerated.” The numbers are based on the average daily cases per 100,000 population.
Christian County’s rate is 18.7.
The incidence rate in neighboring Trigg County — 26.3 — is considered “critical,” according to the data.
The incidence rate per 100,000 for other counties bordering Christian County were:
- Caldwell (accelerated): 12.3
- Hopkins (community spread): 9.3
- Muhlenberg (community spread): 9.3
- Todd (accelerated): 13.9
Other Western Kentucky counties classified as critical on Friday are Crittenden, Union and Warren counties.
948 cases reported statewide
Gov. Andy Beshear on Friday reported 948 new cases — the third highest number in a single day.
One hundred and fifty-one were children aged 18 or younger, of which 24 were aged 5 or younger. The youngest was a 1-month-old from Jefferson County.
Nine new deaths also were reported, pushing the total number of coronavirus-related deaths statewide to 1,044.
“Remember other people’s health and lives are on the line and we need you to do your part,” said Gov. Beshear. “Do your patriotic duty. Wear your mask. Social distance. So little is being asked of us in this crisis. It just takes a little bit to be a hero right now.”
(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.
