Warren County Health Department Administrator Jenna Link says we have 394 total cases since April in Warren County and 55 people are currently recovering at home. As of Friday, Knox, Warren, and Henderson Counties are all at warning level stages with an increase in the total number of cases. Link says many of the positive cases in the area were initially thought to be just people having signs of allergies:
“As we have seen our numbers increase and activity increase everywhere, not just here, if you look regionally, Knox and Henderson, so that is kind of three county boom, boom, boom, we are all kind of right there together and that spills over into the community, gets into some of employees. We have had some activity in long term care, so unfortunately that is happening. That is why it is really key that we continue to be vigilant with our social distancing, wearing our mask, monitoring ourselves every day. Before you leave the house, how are you feeling today, is that how you normally feel or am I feeling maybe just a little more tired or maybe my throat or feel like you are just having allergies? We hear that quite frequently with our COVID cases that they thought it was just allergies. Just be very mindful of your decisions and your activity with others,” Link informs.
Link says our total number of cases based on population is at 2.3% as of Monday, October 12th. However, there have been five reported COVID-19 related deaths in Warren County.
