 Friday, March 19, 2021
Top COVID-19 Takeaways from the Week
LouVax Site Continues Vaccinating Thousands
 On Friday, Dr. SarahBeth Hartlage, Associate Medical Director of Metro Health and Wellness said the LouVax site is focusing its vaccine efforts on vulnerable populations and essential employees.
Starting Monday, vaccine eligibility will include individuals age 50 and older, those older than 16 with underlying medical conditions and essential employees.
In order to make registration easier for essential employees, human resource reps, lead supervisors and managers can submit a roster of team members through the health department's Essential Workers Company Signup Form.
"The end goal for all of us is to vaccinate anyone and everyone who wants to be vaccinated, as quickly as possible. This is how we will get back to doing the things we love safely like traveling, visiting family, going to concerts, sporting events and having kids in school thriving."
Here are the key stats for vaccinations in Metro Louisville:
- Citywide, 324,971 total doses have been administered between the LouVax site and its healthcare system community partners, Norton Healthcare, UofL Health and Baptist Health. Of that total number, 113,772 have completed both doses.
- 25.5% of residents have received at minimum the first dose and 12.8% have completed the vaccine series.
- Through its LouVax site, the Louisville Department of Public Health and Wellness has given 65,833 doses to date.
Watch the vaccination update from the LouVax site at Broadbent Arena HERE.
Kentucky Opening Three Regional Vaccination Sites, Two in Louisville
 On Thursday, Gov. Andy Beshear announced three new regional vaccination locations with two of them being placed in Louisville. The new locations in are:
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Cardinal Stadium: 2800 S. Floyd St.
- March 31, Kentuckians can schedule appointments that begin April 12 by calling 502-681-1435 or visiting uoflhealth.org.
- The site will be able to vaccinate up to 4,000 people per day as vaccine supply is available making it Kentucky's largest COVID-19 vaccination site.
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Whitney Young Elementary: 3526 W. Muhammad Ali Blvd.
- Individuals who live in West Louisville can go to NortonHealthcare.com to register for vaccination appointments that begin at this location on April 1.
- Humana and Norton Healthcare will soon announce a toll-free number for scheduling appointments for people who need assistance with the registration process.
- This number is intended for use by people who live in West Louisville.
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Kentucky Dam Village Convention Center: 113 Administration Drive, Gilbertsville, KY 42044
- Vaccination appointments begin March 24. Kentuckians can pre-register now at kyvax.com/kydam or call 859-217-4679.
- The University of Kentucky, Wild Health, the Marshall County Health Department and Kentucky State Parks are the multiple partners helping manage the site.
Watch Governor Beshear's press conference HERE.
Health Officials Encourage Safety Ahead of Potential Spring Break Travel
 Tuesday, Dr. Sarah Moyer, Louisville's Chief Health Strategist reported that COVID-19 cases in Louisville hit their lowest mark since September 2020 with only 867 new cases.
Here are the COVID-19 data metrics for the week of March 16, 2021:
- 867 positive cases reported
- 16.1 cases per 100,000 population
Dr. Moyer encouraged residents traveling for spring break to plan ahead and get tested 1-3 days before travel and 3-5 days after they return.
"We continue to see cases trending downward along with the positivity rate and while that's encouraging the method in which COVID is contracted and spread remains the same," she said. "If you think you have come into contact or been exposed with someone that has COVID make sure you follow the proper guidance and protocols for isolation and quarantine."
Reminder: If you need assistance or guidance with next steps you can call our LOU HEALTH COVID-19 Helpline at 502-912-8598.
To view the weekly COVID update with city and public health officials CLICK HERE. For information on where to get tested for COVID-19 in Louisville CLICK HERE.
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