The number of confirmed cases of Covid-19 in Greene County increased by four between Tuesday and Wednesday morning. As of Oct. 14, Greene County has 162 confirmed cases of Covid-19, reports Greene County public health director Becky Wolf. There have been 19 new cases in the last seven days. Eighty-three people have recovered; 53 percent had no pre-existing conditions; and 33 percent had no symptoms. There have been no deaths attributed to Covid-19 in the county.
The average rate of positive cases over the past 14 days has increased to 9.7 percent. Days to double is at 30.
Breakdown for age groups for positive cases:
- 0-18 years: 14 percent
- 19-39 years: 34 percent
- 40-59 years: 34 percent
- 60-74 years: 16 percent
- 80 and older: 2 percent
Wolf reminds county residents to take all the following precautions to decrease the likelihood of contracting Covid-19:
- Wear a mask whenever you leave home and may around non-household friends and family
- Social distance – Avoid allowing others to enter your “6-foot bubble”
- Wash your hands frequently. Aim to increase your current hand-washing by 50 percent
- Avoid touching your face, including your eyes, nose and mouth
- Stay home if you’re ill
- Eat healthy foods, get plenty of rest and exercise outdoors daily
