City Of Louisville: Louisville Is Still At Red-Alert Level, But COVID Cases Are Down From Previous Week

Press release from the City of Louisville:

September 28, 2021

Call the LOU HEALTH helpline 502-912-8598.

Mayor Greg Fischer today was joined by Chief Health Strategist Dr. Sarah Moyer and Dr. SarahBeth Hartlage, Associate Medical Director for the Louisville Metro Department of Public Health and Wellness, to provide an update on the state of COVID-19.

Mayor Greg Fischer today was joined by Chief Health Strategist Dr. Sarah Moyer and Dr. SarahBeth Hartlage, Associate Medical Director for the Louisville Metro Department of Public Health and Wellness, to provide an update on the state of COVID-19.

“We are still in the double red, and the Delta variant is still widespread, but this week’s official case counts are down,” said Dr. Moyer.

“We are still in the double red, and the Delta variant is still widespread, but this week’s official case counts are down,” said Dr. Moyer.

Here are the key COVID-19 data metrics for September 28, 2021:

Here are the key COVID-19 data metrics for September 28, 2021:

daily incidence rate of 47.8

2,566 new cases

14

Individuals 20 -44 are continuing to experience the highest number of cases

Hospitalization data:

247

69

47

Vaccines

Vaccines

63.5%

55.4%

Dr. Moyer emphasized that layered protections continue to be our path out of the pandemic.

“Getting vaccinated is one of the best, most protective layers.  But just recently three studies came out that showed how effective a layer of mask-wearing is for schools. Schools without mask requirements were 3.5 times more likely to have COVID outbreaks compared with schools that started the year with mask requirements. So please continue wearing all the layers of protection to reduce your risk of getting sick with COVID.” 

In addition to mask-wearing and vaccination, other layers of protection to help prevent COVID-19 are hand washing, good ventilation, staying home when you’re sick, avoid touching your face, getting tested regularly and distancing from others when you don’t know their vaccination status.

Vaccine booster doses, two new LouVax sites

Vaccine booster doses, two new LouVax sites

Dr. Hartlage reviewed the CDC’s recommendation for Pfizer booster doses for those who have completed their two-dose series at least six months ago. People who are eligible are:

·         65 years and older

·         18+ who have underlying medical conditions

·         18+ who work in high-risk settings

·         18+ who live in high-risk settings

Individuals fall into those groups should discuss getting a booster dose with their healthcare provider. Vaccination locations can be found at vaccines.gov.

“Getting a booster dose is important, but the highest priority, and what will help our community the most, is having as many people possible get their first doses so that we blanket the whole community with that antibody resistance and immunity,” Dr. Hartlage said

Dr. Hartlage also reported that the Department of Public Health and Wellness has added two additional vaccination sites in partnership with the Kentucky Nurses Association:

Valley Neighborhood Place

Valley Neighborhood Place

At Valley High School, 10200 Dixie Highway

Hours: Tuesdays, 9:30 – 1:30

Neighborhood House

Neighborhood House

201 North 25th St.

Hours:

“Throughout the community, we’re seeing unvaccinated people getting seriously ill, missing work, missing school. They’re ending up in the hospital, which can be scary and uncomfortable — not to mention costly.  And, sadly, some aren’t ever making it home,” said Mayor Fischer. “That’s the tragedy we can prevent by each person getting vaccinated. Remember that vaccines are safe — the Pfizer vaccine having passed the FDA’s most rigorous standards in the world — and highly effective at preventing serious illness. They’re free and available at over 100 locations in our community. Please schedule your vaccine today. Call the Lou Health Helpline, 502-912-8598, if you need help finding a location and making an appointment.”

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View this week’s COVID-19 briefing with public health officials here. 

The city’s COVID-19 data dashboard, a complete list of COVID-19 testing sites, vaccine information, prevention and contact tracing can be found at www.louisville.gov/covid19. The LOU HEALTH COVID19 Helpline is also available: 502-912-8598.

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