Edmonson Sees Two More COVID-19 Cases But Seven New Recoveries

Darren Doyle, story:
Edmonson County's confirmed COVID-19 cases rose by two today, according to the Barren River District Health Department, bringing Edmonson's total number of confirmed positive cases to 63. In addition, the BRDHD also reported seven new recoveries in the county, which brought that total to 30 recovered cases.

Edmonson County's death reports from the coronavirus have been steady at 11 for over a week with all deaths being reported from Genesis Health, Edmonson Center. No report was given today from their facility.

District wide, there are 1705 total reported cases with 1048 recoveries for a 61% current recovery rate. There have been 42 total deaths reported as a result of coronavirus.

According to the Team Kentucky website, there have been a total of 10,977 cases statewide confirmed to date. There have also been 3,316 recoveries reported in KY with 466 deaths from the virus.

A press release from Governor Andy Beshear's office today provided several tips and updates for KY's fight against COVID-19.

Stay safe this weekend
This week, the Governor reminded Kentuckians that the novel coronavirus is still in our midst and Kentuckians need to take precautions to prevent its spread. The Governor and state health officials are asking all Kentuckians to keep gatherings to 10 or fewer people.

Other guidance includes wearing masks, maintaining social distancing of six feet or more, gathering outside instead of inside, washing hands frequently, covering food and individually wrapping plates.

Pharmacy refills update
​Today, Gov. Beshear signed an executive order that extends previous orders allowing pharmacists to dispense 30-day refills. This order will be in effect until July 7.

Price-gouging update
Today, Gov. Beshear signed an executive order prohibiting price-gouging, extending a previous order. This order will remain in effect for the duration of the state of emergency.

Healthy at Work
To see the state’s full reopening schedule and industry-specific guidance, including updates announced this week, visit healthyatwork.ky.gov.
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“Follow the rules, be healthy at home and be healthy at work,” said Gov. Beshear. “Let’s continue to make sure that we work to defeat this pandemic.”