Two More COVID-19 Cases in McCracken County

Two more McCracken County residents have the novel coronavirus. 

The Purchase District Health Department said Thursday afternoon that two more people were notified Wednesday that they tested positive. They are a 50-year-old male and a 56-year-old male. Both are in stable condition, not hospitalized and self-quarantined. Close contacts are being investigated and may be asked to quarantine and be on the lookout for symptoms. 

This makes 20 people in the county who have been diagnosed with COVID-19, and one of them is hospitalized. The health department says six people have recovered. On Monday, Governor Beshear announced the only death from the virus in McCracken County. 

The health department says anyone who is worried or concerned, but otherwise healthy should visit kycovid19.ky.gov for additional information or call the Ky Covid-19 hotline at 1-800-722-5725. Anyone with symptoms of COVID-19 should call their medical provider. 

Call the Purchase District Health Department at 270-444-9631 or visit their website www.purchasehealth.org for more information.