 Friday, November 5, 2021
Top COVID-19 Takeaways from the Week
 For the first time since August 2, Louisville is out of red-alert status
As more Louisville residents get vaccinated, the number of COVID-19 cases has continued to decrease, moving the city into the orange-alert level this week. An orange-alert level means there are 10-25 positive cases per 100,000 people per day.
Here are the key COVID-19 data metrics for the week:
- Louisville is in the orange alert with a daily incidence rate of 18.3 positive cases per 100,000 people per day
- There were 981 new cases over the previous week. This was the fourth week of a decline in cases.
- There were 16 deaths.
Hospitalization data:
- 138 patients currently hospitalized have COVID-19.
- 35 patients in ICU with COVID-19.
- 20 COVID-19 patients on ventilators
Vaccines
- 65.9% of Louisville residents have received at least one dose of vaccine
- 57.8% have completed the vaccine series
To see the city's full COVID-19 data dashboard, CLICK HERE.
 CDC approves Pfizer vaccine for children ages 5-11
The CDC has given parents of children ages 5-11 the green light to get a Covid-19 vaccine, paving the way to prevent the spread of the virus to millions of young Americans.
COVID-19 cases in children can result in hospitalizations, deaths and long-term complications, the CDC reported.
Vaccination and other safety measures can protect children from COVID-19. Parents who have questions about any possible side effects or safety of the vaccines, should contact their pediatrician, pharmacist or healthcare provider for more information.
To find a vaccine location, visit vaccines.gov. or call the LOU Health COVID Helpline at 502-912-8598 for assistance.
Final week to order free COVID test kits online while supplies last
Residents of some Louisville areas have one more week to order free and rapid at-home COVID-19 testing kits while supplies last. The Say Yes! COVID Test is offered in partnership with the Louisville Metro Department of Public Health and Wellness, the CDC, and the National Institutes of Health.
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You conduct the tests yourself at home with quick swipes inside the nose, and results display privately in just 10 minutes. Residents age 2 and over, whether they are vaccinated or not, can receive a pack of 8 tests to use twice a week until they run out.
Frequent testing, combined with vaccination, wearing a mask, hand washing and social distancing, can help to reduce the spread of COVID-19 in our community.
To learn more and order your free tests, visit covidhometestlouisville.org or call the LOU Health COVID Helpline at 502-912-8598.
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