Louisville Metro Government is making preparations as COVID-19 begins to make its way into the area.Jefferson County has one confirmed patient. That person is in isolation at Norton Brownsboro Hospital. The other confirmed cases in Kentucky are in Lafayette and Harrison counties.On Monday, Fischer said the city is preparing by cleaning high-use facilities like courthouses and libraries. He recommends churches and companies do the same."This virus is going to spread just like the flu does," Mayor Greg Fischer said.Fischer briefly spoke at a press conference Monday morning held by Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear.He said his senior leadership is reviewing protocol and procedures in the event of a community-wide outbreak.Dr. Sarah Moyer recommends Louisville businesses make a plan for employees to "telework" or take sick days. She is urging people who think they may have the virus not to go to the hospital unless they are seriously ill or have an emergency. As far as what's happening with Jefferson County Public Schools, Dr. Marty Pollio says school will remain in session for now. School officials are closely monitoring absences.At the news conference, amid reports of some big national events being canceled, some asked how the coronavirus would affect this year's Kentucky Derby. Fischer responded by saying with 47 days left to go, no decisions yet.If you have any questions, call the coronavirus hotline at 1-800-722-5725.Kentuckians are also urged to visit this website, which gives the latest information on coronavirus monitoring in the state.
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Louisville Metro Government is making preparations as COVID-19 begins to make its way into the area.
Jefferson County has one confirmed patient. That person is in isolation at Norton Brownsboro Hospital. The other confirmed cases in Kentucky are in Lafayette and Harrison counties.
On Monday, Fischer said the city is preparing by cleaning high-use facilities like courthouses and libraries. He recommends churches and companies do the same.
"This virus is going to spread just like the flu does," Mayor Greg Fischer said.
Fischer briefly spoke at a press conference Monday morning held by Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear.
He said his senior leadership is reviewing protocol and procedures in the event of a community-wide outbreak.
Dr. Sarah Moyer recommends Louisville businesses make a plan for employees to "telework" or take sick days. She is urging people who think they may have the virus not to go to the hospital unless they are seriously ill or have an emergency.
As far as what's happening with Jefferson County Public Schools, Dr. Marty Pollio says school will remain in session for now. School officials are closely monitoring absences.
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At the news conference, amid reports of some big national events being canceled, some asked how the coronavirus would affect this year's Kentucky Derby. Fischer responded by saying with 47 days left to go, no decisions yet.
If you have any questions, call the coronavirus hotline at 1-800-722-5725.
Kentuckians are also urged to visit this website, which gives the latest information on coronavirus monitoring in the state.