The Christian County Health Department reported 18 new coronavirus cases on Saturday, pushing the total since the pandemic began to 1,185.
Of those cases, 195 are active and 972 are classified as recovered by the health department. Eighteen local deaths, including three within the last week, have been attributed to COVID-19.
On Saturday, the seven-day average of new cases was 21.4 and the incidence rate, which is adjusted for population so it can be compared to other counties, was 30.4. In the last seven days, the county has confirmed 150 positive COVID-19 tests.
The Kentucky Department of Public Health’s long-term care report published Saturday listed four new cases at Western State Hospital — one patient and three staff members are listed as active. The psychiatric hospital has reported 53 cases of COVID-19 to the state since the pandemic began.
Other local facilities with active cases include Covington’s Convalescent, Western State Nursing Facility and Christian Health Center. The latter has experienced a significant outbreak and reported a death earlier this week.
The total, active cases by age group are:
- Youth (0-21): 42
- Young Adult-Middle Age (22-59): 98
- Older Adult (60-84): 37
- Elderly (85+): 18
See how these numbers have changed over time here.
(Julia Hunter is the engagement editor for Hoptown Chronicle. Reach her at julia@hoptownchronicle.org.)
Julia Hunter is the engagement editor for Hoptown Chronicle. Reach her at julia@hoptownchronicle.org.
