 Louisville – like most of the nation – continues to see an increase in COVID-19 cases, with intensive care bed and ventilator use increasing. Here are the key metrics released this week:
- There were 3,627 new cases over the previous week.
- Louisville’s rolling two-week average positivity rate is at 6.2 percent.
- Hospitalization data:
- 21.4% of patients currently hospitalized have COVID-19.
- 94 patients in Intensive Care Units with COVID-19 as of December 1, an increase from 83 the week prior.
- 58 COVID-19 patients on ventilators as of December 1, compared to 56 last week.
- COVID-19 cases are in every ZIP code and each of them are in the red. “The virus doesn’t move. People move. This clearly shows that,” Louisville’s Chief Health Strategist, Dr. Sarah Moyer said.
- Largest increase in cases are in 20-44-year-old demographic at 42.3%.
- Given the high level of community spread, interactions with members outside the household put individuals at greater risk of bringing an infection home. Once one person is infected in a household, it is likely to spread to other members.
With the Thanksgiving holiday in the rearview, Dr, Moyer conveyed her fears that the city will see unprecedented spread as a result of residents who traveled, hosted parties and had meals with people outside of their immediate household.
Dr. Moyer urged residents to wear masks and remain socially distant to avoid creating a burden on our biggest health resources.
“Our hospitals and staff are already feeling the strain. Let’s do all we can to make sure that if any of us need emergency healthcare, whether for COVID or another number of health emergencies, there are doctors, nurses and technicians to help us and provide a bed for us,” Dr. Moyer said.
With COVID-19 cases continuing to rise, Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear has ordered that all restaurants and bars be closed to indoor services. The new rules are in effect until December 13.
Carryout, delivery and outdoor seating service can continue, but the mask mandate and seating rules remain in effect.
To see Louisville’s COVID-19 data dashboard, including total number of cases, deaths, testing locations and more, click HERE.
 
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