With COVID-19 cases on the rise across the nation, Jessamine County is no exception.
On Oct. 19, Jessamine County was counted as a red zone, according to WKYT.
16, Jessamine County Health Department’s dashboard reported 1,373 cases, including 21 new cases. The Kentucky Department for Public Health reported that there are 43.6 cases per one hundred thousand people.
On Oct. 12, Jessamine County Health Department published a press release, announcing the first death in Jessamine County. Since then, the total of deaths due to COVID-19 is now 25 as of Nov. 16.
With Thanksgiving next week, Team Kentucky partnered with KDPH and Cabinet for
Health and Family Services released its “Guidance for Celebrating Thanksgiving.” The document discusses the concerns for Thanksgiving during a global pandemic as well as tips on how to have a safe Thanksgiving.
“Avoid flying and if you must travel, be informed of the risks involved,” the document said. “Even if you aren’t travelling for the holiday, avoid activities like crowded, indoor dinners that are high risk, especially for seniors, immunocompromised individuals, and people with medical conditions. Consider fun alternatives that pose lower risk of spreading the virus that causes COVID-19.”
The tips for a low-risk Thanksgiving include mainly keeping a family dinner limited to those living in one household. The documents suggest that families can prepare traditional family recipes for neighbors, but they should deliver the meals in a contactless way. A virtual dinner with family members is also suggested.
“Celebrating virtually or with members of your own household poses low risk for spread,” the document said. “In person gatherings pose varying levels of risk. Event organizers and attendees should consider the risk of virus spread based on event size and use of mitigation strategies, as outlined in the Considerations for Events and Gatherings.”
The goal in this document is to make sure Thanksgiving does not bring a rise in cases.
“It is important to protect older individuals, immunocompromised people, and people with medical conditions,” the document said.
