COVID-19

What is it?

Coronavirus (COVID-19) is a new respiratory virus that has the potential to cause serious illness and pneumonia in some people.

How is it spread?

• Through the air by coughing and sneezing
• Through close personal contact, touching, shaking hands
• By touching an object or surface with the virus on it, then touching your mouth, nose, or eyes

What are the symptoms?

The diseases can be mild or, in some cases, serious enough to require hospitalization. The symptoms of this respiratory disease mainly include:

• Fever
• Cough
• Shortness of breath

How is it prevented?

Prevention is similar to that of other respiratory diseases, including the flu:

• Wash your hands frequently
• Avoid touching your eyes, nose, or mouth with unwashed hands.
• Avoid contact with sick people
• Stay home while you are sick; avoid others
• Cover your mouth/nose with a tissue or sleeve when you cough or sneeze

Symptoms may first appear 2 to 14 days after exposure.

When to seek medical advice and evaluation:

If you have symptoms like cough, fever, or other respiratory problems, call your healthcare provider. Isolate yourself and wear a mask before leaving the house. Do not go to the emergency room. Emergency rooms need to be able to serve those with the most critical needs.

CALL your healthcare provider if you feel you have COVID-19 and follow their advice.

Kentucky COVID-19 Hotline 1-800-722-5725

Stay up to date on the coronavirus outbreak with reliable sources such as the CDC and the World Health Organization.

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Twitter: @LouMetroHealth

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PEOPLE SHOULD NOT BE EXCLUDED FROM ACTIVITIES BASED ON THEIR RACE OR COUNTRY OF ORIGIN.

Courtesy of the Metro Louisville Department of Public Health & Wellness.

CHARTER TO OFFER FREE ACCESS TO SPECTRUM BROADBAND & WI-FI FOR 60- DAYS FOR NEW K-12 AND COLLEGE STUDENT HOUSEHOLDS AND MORE

Stamford, CT. – March 13, 2020 – In the coming weeks, many Americans will be affected either directly or indirectly by COVID-19 and Charter is focused on serving and supporting our 29 million customers. Americans rely on high speed broadband in nearly every aspect of their lives and Charter is committed to ensuring our customers maintain reliable access to the online resources and information they want and need. To ease the strain in this challenging time, beginning Monday, March 16, Charter commits to the following for 60 days:

• Charter will offer free Spectrum broadband and Wi-Fi access for 60 days to households with K-12 and/or college students who do not already have a Spectrum broadband subscription at any service level up to 100 Mbps. To enroll call 1-844-488-8395. Installation fees will be waived for new student households.
• Charter will partner with school districts to ensure local communities are aware of these tools to help students learn remotely.
• For eligible low-income households without school-aged children, Charter continues to offer Spectrum Internet Assist, a low-cost broadband program delivering speeds of 30 Mbps
• Charter will open its Wi-Fi hotspots across our footprint for public use o Spectrum does not have data caps or hidden fees.

As the country works collaboratively to contain this pandemic, broadband internet access will be increasingly essential to ensuring that people across the country are able to learn and work remotely, that businesses can continue to serve customers, and that Americans stay connected and engaged with family and friends.

Charter’s advanced communications network will ensure our more than 29 million customers – including government offices, first responders, health care facilities, and businesses – across 41 states maintain the connectivity they rely on. The network is built to sustain maximum capacity during peak usage which is typically in the evenings, so a surge during the day would be well within the network’s capabilities to manage. Charter will continue to closely monitor this dynamic situation, and is well-prepared to continue delivering reliable connectivity. Charter has extensive business and workforce continuity plans in place that will be adjusted as needed to best serve all our customers and employees.

About Charter

Charter Communications, Inc. (NASDAQ:CHTR) is a leading broadband connectivity company and cable operator serving more than 29 million customers in 41 states through its Spectrum brand. Over an advanced communications network, the company offers a full range of state-of-the-art residential and business services including Spectrum Internet, TV, Mobile and Voice.

For small and medium-sized companies, Spectrum Business delivers the same suite of broadband products and services coupled with special features and applications to enhance productivity, while for larger businesses and government entities, Spectrum Enterprise provides highly customized, fiber-based solutions. Spectrum Reach delivers tailored advertising and production for the modern media landscape. The company also distributes award-winning news coverage, sports and high-quality original programming to its customers through Spectrum Networks and Spectrum Originals. More information about Charter can be found at corporate.charter.com.

The U.S. Census will help determine Louisville's future for the next 10 year — representation in government, the allocation of federal resources affecting communities and families, education funding, and much more. 

Mayor Greg Fischer and the Louisville Municipal Complete Count Committee are working to help ensure a complete and proper count of all Louisville residents, and are seeking the community's help in getting out the word. The official Census 2020 date is April. In six weeks invitations will arrive at households and residents will be able to respond to the 2020 Census! Learn more.

https://louisvilleky.gov/census

The Census is fast approaching – 

Timeline

• March 12-20 – An invitation to respond online to the 2020 Census.
• March 16-24 – A reminder letter.
• March 26-April 3 – A reminder postcard. (if you haven’t responded yet)
• April 8-16 – A reminder letter and a paper questionnaire.
• April 20-27 – A final reminder postcard before the Census follows up in person.

Where are people counted?

• Count people at their usual residence, which is the place where they live and sleep most of the time.
• People in certain types of group facilities on Census Day are counted at the group facility.
• People who do not have a usual residence, or who cannot determine a usual residence, are counted where they are on Census Day.

Census Job Opportunities 

As a reminder, another challenge we are facing is fulfilling jobs at the Census National Processing Center and Field Operations.  Attached are our flyers that explain the job opportunities. Please keep sharing this information through your social media, websites, newsletters etc. More information is below: 

1. To apply at NPC go to USAJobs.gov   Search keyword: PNC Location: Jeffersonville
2. Field Operations apply at Census.gov/jobs Hiring process may take 30-60days. 

If you wish to see other information in a different language click on the link below. 

https://www.census.gov/library/fact-sheets.html

Beginning Monday, February 24, 2020, the Waste Reduction Center will be closed for maintenance until further notice. Below is a list of private waste collection vendor as an option (for a fee) to use while our Center is closed.

Waste Management of Kentucky

Landfill:

2673 Outer Loop, 40219

502-966-0272 (Please call for additional details)

Hours: Monday - Friday, 5:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.; Saturday, 6 a.m. to 10 a.m. Please note: If unloading by hand you need to be inside an hour before closing time.

Rumpke

1101 W Oak St, Louisville, KY 40210 

800-828-8171

The transfer station is open to the public from 6:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday.

Republic

4446 Poplar Level Road, Louisville, KY 40213

502-634-2900

Monday – Friday 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Tire Shredding

1001 Ulrich Avenue, 40219

502-968-0635

Hours: Monday - Friday, 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

Smith Creek (2 locations)

Melton Ave.  (By the airport)

4574 Melton Avenue

Louisville, Ky 40213

Haunz Lane (East End)

5918 Haunz Ln, Louisville, KY 40241

Monday Thru Friday - Hours 7:00 am to 3:30 pm

No weekend hours

Contact Information:  502-377-9026 - Brett

Accepting

      Brush, Leaves, trees, grasses either bulk or in paper/compostable bags.

Not Accepting

      Trash, dirt, rock, glass, metal, brick, pavers, railroad ties, telephone poles, fabric weed            barrier – all items must be compostable.

Ralph Ave

Accepts construction and demolition material only. 

3400 Vogt Avenue, 40211

502-819-6475 (Ralph Ave & River Road Shingles)

Hours: Monday - Friday, 7 a.m. to 4 p.m.

River Road Shingles

Accepts shingles.

5918 Haunz Lane, 40241

502-819-6475 (Ralph Ave & River Road Shingles)

Hours: Monday - Friday, 7 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Click the link for more information: https://louisvilleky.gov/government/public-works/alternative-disposal-locations-bulky-waste