Two (2) further circumstances of COVID-19 have been recognized in Northern Kentucky at present, for a complete of 12 circumstances, in line with the Northern Kentucky Well being Division.
There are 9 in Kenton County, two in Boone County and one in Campbell County. For extra info on COVID-19 exercise in Northern Kentucky, click on here.
Instances will proceed to be recognized in Northern Kentucky via testing, however there are much more folks locally who’re ailing at house.
Some with signs related to COVID-19 (fever, coughing and issue respiratory) are being evaluated by their well being care supplier via telehealth visits.
Even with out testing, a well being care supplier can inform a affected person in the event that they suppose they’ve COVID-19, and can give the identical directions for care:
*These with milder signs should keep house, keep away from others, take fever lowering medicines, and follow an infection management at house.
*If signs change into extra severe, they need to search emergency care.
Right now, availability of assessments is restricted, and well being care suppliers and methods are rigorously figuring out who must be examined. For these with no or delicate signs, testing isn’t advisable.
With out authorised medicines or a vaccine, social distancing is without doubt one of the most essential instruments now we have to combat the unfold of COVID-19 locally.
In line with Dr. Lynne Saddler, NKY Well being’s District Director of Well being, “For the approaching weeks, the most secure place for everybody goes to be staying wholesome at house.”
With the closure of faculties, locations of worship and lots of companies, in addition to the cancellation of occasions, it could really feel as if you can not go away the sofa.
There are numerous issues that may be achieved to remain wholesome and promote social distancing:
•Speak a stroll, run or hike.
•Get take out from an area restaurant.
•Make amends for family initiatives you’ve been neglecting.
•Full your 2020 Census Software.
•Keep in contact with household and associates through telephone or video.
Should you develop a fever, cough or issue respiratory, keep house and name your well being care supplier. If it’s a medical emergency, name 9-1-1. In case you are ailing and in isolation at house, discover ways to forestall the unfold of the virus in your house at https://bit.ly/3dBMfCO.
NKY Well being has been actively responding to the COVID-19 disaster for months. It continues to offer steering and collaborate with native officers, well being care suppliers, first responders, faculties, companies, social service companies, and others, in addition to reply to a excessive quantity of questions from the general public.
It is usually coordinating the distribution of private protecting gear from the Strategic Nationwide Stockpile to well being care suppliers and first responders. Moreover, workers monitor testing performed all through Northern Kentucky, and supply directions to contacts who’ve had exposures to circumstances.
NKY Well being continues to work with different response companies and Northern Kentucky residents to take the actions crucial to stop the unfold of COVID-19 in our group.
For extra info, go to our COVID-19 web page on www.nkyhealth.org or www.kycovid19.ky.gov. You too can name Kentucky’s COVID-19 hotline at 1-800-722-5725.
The Governor’s press releases can be found here.
The Northern Kentucky Well being Division offers public well being providers to greater than 400,000 residents of Boone, Campbell, Grant and Kenton Counties, with a aim of stopping illness, selling wellness and defending in opposition to well being threats.
For extra info, click on here.
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