Posted on 03/08/2020 6:47:41 PM PDT by Republican Wildcat
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) — Louisville Mayor Greg Fischer said the city is taking appropriate steps to keep citizens safe after Kentucky's governor confirmed the first case of the novel coronavirus in Jefferson County.
"Unfortunately, we knew it was just a matter of time before the virus came to our city, as it has to many cities around America," said Fischer, who did not provide any details on the individual who tested positive in the county or how they may have contracted the virus.
Fischer and Dr. Sarah Moyer, director of Louisville Health and Wellness, addressed the media not long after Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear confirmed three new cases of COVID-19 during a Facebook Live news conference Sunday evening. The other two new positive cases were in Fayette and Harrison counties. All three new patients are in isolation, according to Beshear, but the governor provided no further information about the individuals Sunday evening.
ischer and Moyer did not disclose whether or not the Jefferson County patient is being treated in a hospital, "to let our teams effectively do their jobs," Moyer said.
The majority of people affected by the coronavirus have experienced mild symptoms and have recovered, Moyer added. Because those over 60 years old and those with "underlying chronic medical conditions" are the most at risk to contract the virus, Louisville Health and Wellness advised senior citizens to practice extreme caution and avoid "densely populated community events" as well as contact with people who are sick with colds or viruses. Moyer recommended local nursing homes and other long-term care facilities to limit visitors, as well.
Fischer said he will join Beshear for a news conference at 8:45 a.m. Monday at the Kentucky Capitol, where more updates will be provided about the three new patients who have tested positive for COVID-19.
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Just a guess but if the Coronavirus is in Louisville, it’s probably in every major and mid-sized city in the United States.
The rate of infection seems incredible.
It is in every state, we just don’t know it yet.
Louisville is a major hub in the midwest. Unfortunately, it’s logical to get hit.
Our daughter lives in Louisville, so I worry about her, but she is extremely cautious and tuned to avoiding virus contacts because she is very smart and also suffers from higher than average anxiety.
I am 68 and the Mrs is 67, we are both in good general health and live in a small town. I work part time at home and can with little effort (other than cabin fever) isolate pretty well. If I need to get out I can hop on the Indian and ride for hours without personal contact. Which is currently my game plan. If I have to go to Kroger it will be at 2am (carrying of course)
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