The Graves County Health Department on Thursday announced the sixth, seventh and eighth confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Graves County.
A man in his 60‘s tested positive and is in isolation at a local hospital. A woman in her 30's tested positive and is in isolation at home. A teenage girl also tested positive and is in isolation at home.
“We appreciate all of the cooperation that we have received from those who have tested positive and their family members,” said Kathy Gifford, Nurse Supervisor for the local health department. “Without that level of openness and concern for others we could not do our job.”
“With the Easter weekend upon us, we need to be extremely vigilant to stay away from others,” commented Noel Coplen, Director of the local health department. “Even though it may seem selfish, you are really avoiding endangering the life of others. Now that is a gift!”
Coplen urged residents to be mindful of those who are at greater risk for contracting this virus, including older adults and those with underlying health conditions. He said those more at risk should ask others to help with their life sustaining activities, i.e. food, medications or other necessities.
