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    Published on February 24, 2022

    COVID-19 Update: Lowest number in 3 months

    OHRH Case Numbers Lowest In Over Three Months

    “We have expected that late winter will bring lower COVID volumes and a bit of a respite for our team,” said Dr. Michael Kelley, vice president of medical affairs for OHRH. “COVID is not leaving us, but the signals indicate we are reaching a more normalized stage of how it will be in the future. We are not there yet, but I am cautiously optimistic that we are making progress.”

    This week, Owensboro Health restored onsite Daily Check-in meetings at OHRH and approved in-person meetings across the system (with proper precaution)—the first steps in a phased approach to easing some COVID restrictions. Dr. Kelley said more rules could be loosened in the next few weeks, if numbers continue to trend downward.

    “It is still very important for everyone to remain diligent—get vaccinated, get your booster, use safety precautions. But there could be light at the end of the tunnel, if we all continue to do our part.”

    COVID-19 By The Numbers

    This graphic illustrates the number of COVID-19-positive patients in our hospitals as of 8 a.m. today. Reminder: If you received your vaccine more than five months ago, now is the time to be boosted. Schedule an appointment today at OwensboroHealth.org/Vaccine. 

    Hospitalized COVID Patients

    Numbers from the infographic are listed as live text below. (Updated as of February 24, 2022) 

    COVID-19 Hospitalized Patients:

    Inpatients:

    • Total: 24
    • Fully Vaccinated: 6
    • Boosted: 2
    • Not Fully Vaccinated: 16

    Critical Care Patients:

    • Total: 6
    • Fully Vaccinated: 1
    • Boosted: None
    • Not Fully Vaccinated: 5

    Patients On Ventilator:

    • Total: 3
    • Fully Vaccinated: None
    • Boosted: None
    • Not Fully Vaccinated: 3

    Total Inpatients By Hospital:

    • Owensboro Health Regional Hospital: 19

    • Owensboro Health Muhlenberg Community Hospital: 3

    • Owensboro Health Twin Lakes Medical Center: 2

     

    About Owensboro Health

    Owensboro Health is a nonprofit health system with a mission to heal the sick and to improve the health of the communities it serves in Kentucky and Indiana. The system includes Owensboro Health Regional Hospital, nationally recognized for design, architecture and engineering; Owensboro Health Muhlenberg Community Hospital; Owensboro Health Twin Lakes Medical Center; the Owensboro Health Medical Group comprised of over 350 providers at more than 30 locations; three outpatient Healthplex facilities, a certified medical fitness facility, the Healthpark; a weight management program, and the Mitchell Memorial Cancer Center.

    On average each year, we have more than 19,000 inpatient admissions, deliver 2,000 babies and provide the region’s only Level III NICU. Owensboro Health physicians perform nearly 33,000 surgical procedures, including nearly 150 open-heart surgeries. Our physicians and staff have 90,000 Emergency Department visits and more than 1.25 million outpatient visits annually. Visit our home page for more information.