COVID-19 update: Low infection rates

The Daily Independent, Ashland, Ky.
Updated ·1 min read

Apr. 14—Bath County is the only county in Kentucky that is not in the green, according to figures from the Center for Disease Control. Bath County is registering a medium rate of COVID-19.

CDC figures show West Virginia is entirely in the green, meaning cases are low.

According to wv.gov, there have been 16 deaths from COVID-19 in the last week, making West Virginia's total number of deaths from the virus 8,083.

Levels of COVID-19 are low in Ohio, with a handful of counties posting a moderate number of cases.

Despite the low figures, health experts at the CDC recommend those at high risk continue to mask and limit public interaction. Those testing positive for COVID-19 should isolate, even if they are up to date with vaccines.

In preparation for future pandemics, countries of the World Health Organization have mapped out how negotiations on a global accord on pandemic prevention, preparedness and response will move forward.

A draft of the accord will be presented for approval by the World Health Assembly in May 2024.