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 Friday, February 4, 2022
Top COVID-19 Takeaways from the Week
As omicron wave recedes, residents are still being impacted, Dr. Hartlage says
 While data indicates that the worse of the omicron wave is likely behind us, people are still being impacted, said LMPHW Associate Medical Director Dr. Sarahbeth Hartlage.
“You can see there are nearly 500 people hospitalized with COVID-19, and of course, the families of those 39 individuals who passed away last week are forever impacted as well,” she said.
Here are the key COVID-19 data metrics for Feb. 1, 2022:
- Louisville remains in the alert level red with an incidence rate of 227.5 cases per 100,000 population.
- There were 12,213 new cases over the previous week.
- There were 39 newly reported deaths.
Hospitalization data:
- 467 patients currently hospitalized
- 81 patients in ICU
- 50 patients on ventilators
Vaccines:
- 74.2% of Louisville residents have received at least one dose of vaccine
- 63.8% have completed the vaccine series
- 43.4% have received a booster dose
To view this week's COVID briefing with public health officials, click here. Please click here to learn more information about our testing sites and vaccine clinics.
 A reminder: If you test positive for COVID-19 it’s recommended that you:
- As much as you can, separate yourself from other people in your home. If you are unable to isolate or need supplies to do so safely, please call our helpline for safe housing and essential needs at 502-912-8598.
- Tell your close contacts that they may have been exposed to COVID-19. An infected person can spread COVID-19 starting 48 hours (or two days) before the person has any symptoms or tests positive. By letting your close contacts know they may have been exposed to COVID-19, you are helping to protect everyone.
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