- Mercer County



The Mercer County Health Department (MCHD) works closely with the Kentucky Department for Public Health (DPH) and community partners to prevent the spread of infectious disease. The Corona Virus COVID-19 has been identified by the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) as having the potential to spread pandemically. To date, Kentucky has NO people who have symptoms/risk factors for COVID-19 who have tested positive for COVID-19. The best way to prevent illness of any kind is to avoid being exposed and to avoid exposing others. CDC recommends everyday preventive actions to help prevent the spread of respiratory diseases, including:Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds, especially after going to the bathroom; before eating; and after blowing your nose, coughing, or sneezing. If soap and water are not readily available, use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer with at least 60% alcohol.Avoid close contact with people who are sick (handshakes, hugs, kissing, sharing cups/utensils)Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth.Stay home when you are sick, except to seek medical attention if symptoms (high fever, shortness of breath) become severe. Consider telemedicine phone apps for non-emergency medical care. Cover your cough or sneeze with a tissue, then throw the tissue in the trash. Wash your hands after coughs or sneezes. Clean and disinfect frequently touched objects (phones, door handles) and surfaces using a regular household cleaning spray or wipe.Follow CDC’s recommendations for using a facemask. Facemasks should be used only by people who show symptoms of COVID-19 to help prevent the spread of the disease to others. The use of facemasks is also crucial for health workers and people who are taking care of someone with the virus in close settings (at home or in a health care facility). CDC does not recommend that people who are well wear a facemask to protect themselves from respiratory diseases, including COVID-19.To repeat, Kentucky has no COVID-19 cases. However, seasonal flu is widespread in Kentucky and appears to be more contagious than the COVID-19 virus. Get a flu shot if you have not done so already to protect yourself from the flu. For more information on COVID-19, refer to the CDC website . ................
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