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COVID-19: Why are so few wearing masks in public?

Question to the LCDHD staff at a recent public meeting about how few are wearing masks in public: Have officials decided that the economy and public outcry against closures will rule the day OR is the virus just not as dangerous as some reports and experts seem to imply?

Answer: We are seeing increase in numbers and have seen four churches become affected. We still strongly encourage people to avoid crowds, wear a mask when you are out, stay socially distanced, and wash your hands frequently.

Understanding that there is widespread complacency on following the guidance, and understanding the health department has limited enforcement authority, we strongly recommend that everyone interested in protecting themselves and their families follow the guidance of social distancing - staying 6 feet from others; avoiding crowds; staying home if you are sick (fever or coughing); washing your hand thoroughly and often; and increasing your sanitation practices. We also strongly encourage the population at large to wear masks to protect others.




This story was posted on 2020-06-26 07:24:25
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COVID-19 Update: virus rate growing, wear masks



2020-06-25 - Russell County, KY - Photo from the LCDHD daily report.
A 50-year-old female diagnosed today, Thursday, June 25, 2020, sends the total Adair County Coronavirus cases to 110. There was significant growth in COVID-19 cases at both the state and local level today. Therefore, the Lake Cumberland District Health Department strongly encourages everyone to wear a mask when out in public, to avoid crowds, to social distance (stay 6-feet from others), to wash their hands with soap and water often and thoroughly, to stay home if they have a fever or are coughing, to increase sanitation, and to avoid touching their faces. While several churches and businesses have had cases, our data clearly, clearly shows that those who were observing social distancing and masking guidelines fared far better than those that had not. Please take the guidance seriously. - Amy Tomlinson, LCDHD ten-county area.

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