Nearly All River's Bend Staff Tested for COVID-19

Officials in Lyon County have finished testing nearly all staff at River's Bend Retirement Home.

Lyon County Judge Executive Wade White says 48 tests have now been completed, comprising almost the entire staff at the facility. He said there are still a few employees that have not been tested, but they will not be allowed to return to work until they are.

White thanked the University of Louisville for providing the tests the county needed.

"U of L has rocked on this, and given us what we needed. I was so surprised at how well they worked with us to give us all these tests" He said, also thanking the Lyon County Health Department and the Lyon County Sheriff's Department for their assistance.

A total of four people at the facility, two staff members and two residents have tested positive for the virus so far. White announced Saturday one of the residents, 97-year-old Jean Massamore had died. Results of the remaining tests should be available within two days, according to White.

White said he is working with several agencies right now to obtain more tests. 

"I think it's important that we test everybody, find out where this bug is, and be able to stop it from spreading." White said.