Jefferson Co. Health Officials Discuss Counties COVID-19 Fight

Even though these numbers are lowering, residents should still make sure that they are not letting their guard down.

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(Jefferson County, Ind.)- During today's briefing on COVID-19, health and government officials reiterated and expressed their gratitude to all of the health care workers for helping in the fight, and to residents of both the county and the city for continuing to stay at home to help flatten the curve.

Dr. John Hossler, Jefferson County Health Department Officer, said he is hoping that the meeting that the officials are doing is helping residents. He stated that residents should give feedback on whether or not these meetings are beneficial.

As of yesterday, the number of positive cases has now grown to 16, the health department has also made the decision that they are no longer going to be sending out case numbers, but are telling residents to refer to the Indiana State Department of Health website.

“Even though there have been more positive cases in the county, we are still leveling off and the cases that have come through are the lowest numbers that I’ve seen since March 29,” said Hossler.

Even though these numbers are lowering, residents should still make sure that they are not letting their guard down.

Tammy Monroe, Director of Jefferson County Health Department, said, “I would like to thank residents who are giving great responses to staying at home.”

Monroe also encouraged residents to wear masks while they are going out into the public. She also mentioned that this week they are staring immunizations back up for children. These will be by appointment only as of right now if your child needs an immunization you can call 812-273-1942.

Shane Williams, director of EMS and emergency preparedness for KDH, spoke on the COVID-19 clinic, stating that yesterday was one of their busiest days seeing 48 patients.

As of Friday, April 10 the county has partnered with the MAYO clinic in order to receive their test results faster than what they have been getting them in the past.

King’s Daughters’ Health is continuing to prepare for the possible surge in patients, they have also received additional testing kits, so they have been able to expand their capabilities.

The county commissioner Dave Bramer and Bob Little both mentioned that the county has been doing well with their community outreach and if anybody in the county needs assistance they can call 812-265-8944.

As COVID-19 is starting to close more businesses there were almost 2,000 residents that filed unemployment in the city.

Mayor Courtney said that if anybody needs assistance with filing unemployment, they can call city hall.