Bourbon, Nicholas among four counties now in the ‘yellow’ on COVID-19 map

Last week all 120 counties were in the 'green' on the CDC map

FRANKFORT, Ky. (WTVQ) – Four counties are now in the ‘yellow’ or medium category in the COVID-19 community level map from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

Last week, all 120 counties were in the ‘green’ or low category.

The counties currently in the ‘yellow’ or medium category are Bourbon, Nicholas, Union and Henderson counties, according to CDC data.

The levels are based on new COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations, as well as hospital capacity.

The CDC recommends for people in ‘yellow’ or medium counties to stay up to date with vaccinations.  Consider universal mask use in indoor congregate settings.  Targeted mask use in schools and other indoor settings following exposures.  Stay home when sick.  Follow isolation and quarantine guidance, including getting tested if exposed or have COVID-19 symptoms.  People who are at high-risk should talk to their healthcare provider about preventative treatments.

The CDC’s guidance for counties in the ‘green’ or low level include:

-Stay up to date with vaccinations

-Mask usage based in individual preference, informed by individual risk

-Targeted mask use in schools and other indoor settings following exposures

-Follow isolation and quarantine guidance, including getting tested if exposed or have symptoms of COVID-19

-People who are at high-risk should talk to their healthcare provider about preventative treatments

Here are the COVID-19 statistics from the state as of April 25, 2022:

-New cases:  2,997 (628 in children under age 18)

-Total cases:  1,325,726

-New deaths:  116

-Total deaths:  15,413

-Positivity rate:  4.35%

To view the data and to get the latest COVID-19 news for Kentucky, click here.