COVID-19 INFORMATION
VACCINE UPDATES
Team Kentucky released the following statement on February 1st: On February 1, 2021, the COVID-19 vaccination priority will be phase 1b persons age 70 or older. All vaccination sites are asked to prioritize this population until further notice. Other persons from phases 1a and 1b remain eligible for vaccination
LCHD is currently receiving small shipments of COVID-19 vaccines weekly. At this time, we are working down our waitlist for those 70 and older. We are not currently accepting any additional names on the 70 and older waitlist until we can determine that we can provide vaccines to those already on the list.
Locally, Baptist Health Corbin is offering vaccines for this group and can be contacted at 606-526-4990 or at https://scheduleyourvaccine.com.
There are several other sites statewide that are offering vaccines at this time. You can view a list of those at this website: https://govstatus.egov.com/kentucky-vaccine-map.
At this time, we are not currently taking names for any other phases. We encourage you to please follow our Facebook Page and continue to check here for any updates regarding our distribution of COVID-19 vaccines. If you do not have access to our Facebook or Website, you may call our office at 606-864-5187. Please be mindful that we are taking an excessive amount of calls and our phone lines may be busy.
INFORMATION FOR POSITIVE CASES AND CLOSE CONTACTS
Press Release – November 19, 2020 – Surge in COVID-19 Cases Strains Local Public Health Resources: Contact tracing prioritized
Excerpt from the above press release (to view the full press release click the link above): “Because of the rapidly increasing numbers of COVID-19, health professionals that perform contact tracing are being overwhelmed. Mark Hensley, Director of the Laurel County Health Department announced on Wednesday, November 18, 2020 that due to the epidemic that has exceeded the public health system capacity to conduct contact tracing that adaptions are being made. Laurel County Health Department will continue to prioritize disease surveillance, but the public is being asked to help. A person that has been diagnosed with COVID-19 should notify all family, friends, coworkers, and any others who may have been exposed to self-quarantine for 14 days. The Laurel County Health Department will provide printed guidance for both individuals infected or exposed to COVID-19.”
COVID-19 CASE UPDATES
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2/19/21 COVID-19 Update:
Today we are reporting 42 new cases, 2 of which are hospitalized and 2 within congregate settings. We are saddened to report our 40th confirmed death. Please keep the family and friends of the 54 year old male in your thoughts. .
Friday (2/19/21) – 42 cases
- 17 males
- 25 females
Age breakdown of cases
<18 years old – 6 cases
18-30 years old – 15 cases
31-40 years old – 5 cases
41-50 years old – 4 cases
51-60 years old – 2 cases
61-70 years old – 4 cases
71-80 years old – 4 cases
>80 years old – 2 cases
Please Note: The graphs above are only updated if there are changes in any of our numbers. If the graph is dated for a date other than today, that means there has been no change in any of our case numbers.
COVID-19 TESTING
Please Note: The testing numbers above are updated one time per week (typically on Monday)
**LAUREL COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT IS NOW PROVIDING COVID-19 TESTING**
Testing is available Monday-Wednesday from 9am-3pm
Appointment slots are limited and are made on a Same Day Scheduling Basis.
We begin taking calls for testing appointments at 8am. Please call 606-878-7754.
Click the flyer to the right for more information.
MOBILE OUTREACH UNIT TESTING
Testing performed on Tuesdays from 9am-2pm
Mobile Testing Location for 9/8/20 – Laurel County Farmers Market
Statewide testing locations can be found at: www.kycovid19.ky.gov
Contact the KY COVID-19 Hotline at 1-800-722-5725 if you have questions. Contact your primary care provider if you are sick and would normally go to the doctor. Follow the guidelines below for when to seek medical care.
GENERAL COVID-19 RESOURCES
COVID-19 Updates and Information in Other Languages
- COVID-19 Information by Language – Multiple Languages Available
- COVID-19 24/7 Parenting resources in 70 languages
- Updates and Information Provided by the City of Lexington and UK Healthcare is available in multiple languages. These can be found on the right-hand side of the page. City of Lexington Website
- COVID-19 Prevención en Español -PROTEJA A SU COMUNIDAD Y A USTED
COVID-19 Updates for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing
CLOTH FACE COVERINGS
DIY Cloth Face Covering Instructions
How to make cloth face covering Video
Cloth Face Covering Frequently Asked Questions
HEALTH DEPARTMENT SERVICES DURING COVID-19
At this time, Laurel County Health Department is CLOSED to the general public. We do continue to provide the following essential services:
CLINIC SERVICES
STD Testing & Treatment
Emergency Immunizations
TB patients requiring DOT
New WIC certifications
Most WIC services are being provided over the phone. For more information about WIC, CLICK HERE
If you need one of the services listed above,
please call our office at 606-864-5187.
DO NOT WALK IN.
If you are told to come to the clinic for your visit, please call us from your vehicle once you arrive.
Guidance will be provided on when you need to enter the building.
HARM REDUCTION SERVICES
Our Syringe Exchange Program is still operating on Thursday from 2-4pm at the back of the building.
If you have questions about accessing this program,
please call 606-864-5187.
ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES
If you are in need of Environmental Services, please contact our Environmental Office at 606-878-0499 to see if that service is being provided at this time.
Please do not come to the environmental office without calling first.
NOTICE:
Until further notice there will be no new permits issued for food service, retail/food markets, retail stores, hotels/motels, swimming pools, tattoo/body piercing studios, ear piercing studios, mobile home parks, farmers markets, septic tank cleaners, boarding homes, youth camps and tanning bed facilities. To help better serve our community during this state emergency these services have been suspended until further notice.
REOPENING THE KENTUCKY ECONOMY
CHFS Order Minimum Requirements for All Entities
All entities in the Commonwealth of Kentucky shall comply with minimum requirements attached to, and fully adopted and incorporated by reference in this order (above). The minimum requirements for all businesses can be found at https://govstatus.egov.com/ky-healthy-at-work
