Latest CV-19 numbers via Nelson BOS David Parr :
As of 10am, 3/29/20, TJHD has 44 COVID-19 cases and 4 clinically diagnosed cases in the following localities:
Albemarle: 21 (includes 2 clinically diagnosed)
Charlottesville: 11 (includes 1 clinically diagnosed)
Greene: 1
Fluvanna: 3
Louisa: 9
Nelson: 2
Outside TJHD: 1 clinically diagnosed (close contact w/ TJHD positive case)
As of this morning, 3/28/20, TJHD has 42 positive COVID-19 cases and 4 clinically diagnosed cases. Clinically diagnosed cases = individuals who are not tested because they are very close contacts (like a spouse) to someone who is lab confirmed COVID-19 positive and are experiencing symptoms. Due to their level of exposure and symptoms, TJHD considers them positive without a COVID-19 lab test.
We consider this to be a total of 46 cases in the following localities:
* Albemarle – 21 (includes 2 clinically diagnosed)
* Charlottesville – 10 (includes 1 clinically diagnosed)
* Greene – 1
* Fluvanna – 3
* Louisa – 8
* Nelson – 2
* Outside TJHD – 1 clinically diagnosed (close contact to TJHD positive case)Please note: TJHD has received many questions about individual COVID-19 cases. We value people’s privacy which is why we are not disclosing further information at this time. As the number of cases increase and we can aggregate data, we will provide more demographic and exposure information (likely in the next few days). Rest assured that TJHD is conducting thorough investigations for each COVID-19 case. Those who have been identified as exposed to a COVID-19 case will be notified by TJHD and informed of the steps necessary to remain healthy and prevent the spread of COVID-19.
The number of cases in our district increases by the day. Unfortunately, COVID-19 is very much so here but there are things we can do to protect ourselves and our loved ones. Please follow the recommendations of social distancing, proper hand hygiene, and staying home!
To help prevent the further spread of COVID-19 in Virginia, Governor Ralph Northam issued new executive orders regarding public gatherings this past week. Executive Order 53<https://www.governor.virginia.gov/newsroom/all-releases/2020/march/headline-855292-en.html> orders the closure of certain non-essential businesses, bans all gatherings – public or private – of 10 or more people, and closes all K-12 schools for the remainder of the academic year. This order went into effect at 11:59 PM on Tuesday, March 24, 2020. More information on the order can be found here<https://www.governor.virginia.gov/newsroom/all-releases/2020/march/headline-855292-en.html>.
With many closures, come many challenges. There are tons of resources available both locally and statewide to assist in this uncertain time. Please utilize the following resources:
* Visit and share the new TJHD Local COVID-19 Resource Website<http://www.vdh.virginia.gov/thomas-jefferson/covid-19-tjhd-local-resources/> – this has links to local resources for food, child care, mental health, financial support, etc. If you have additional information for us to add to this page, please email the info to TJhealthdistrict@gmail.com<mailto:TJhealthdistrict@gmail.com>
* TJHD’s new #COVIDconvos: Spanish and English Videos on TJHD’s YouTube channel<https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_ijb-gy5dmihp-poqveQcg/>, Facebook<https://www.facebook.com/TJHealth/> and Twitter<https://twitter.com/healthytjhd>. We are working on creating many videos in Spanish and English about COVID-19. Videos will cover include general COVID-19 info, social distancing, testing, hotline, local resources, etc.
* Take care of yourselves! This is a scary time for all of us. We need to take care of ourselves and check in with our loved ones (via phone or video, that is!). Read tips for managing your COVID-19 stress and find local mental health resources on the latest Help Happens Here blog<https://helphappenshere.org/coronavirus/>.
* Stay up-to-date with the latest information. Call TJHD’s Hotline at 434-972-6261 (M-F 8am-4:30pm but will be expanding hours next week) or visit the VDH COVID-19 Website<http://www.vdh.virginia.gov/coronavirus/> for FAQs, business guidance, resources, and the latest press releases. You can also find great information and resources to share on TJHD’s Facebook<https://www.facebook.com/TJHealth/> and Twitter<https://twitter.com/healthytjhd> (this is where we share the latest COVID-19 case numbers).
As of Noon today, 3/27/20, TJHD has 36 COVID-19 cases (“presumptive positive”) and 4 clinically diagnosed cases* in the following localities:
Albemarle – 18 (this includes 2 clinically diagnosed)
Charlottesville – 10 (this includes 1 clinically diagnosed)
Greene – 1
Fluvanna – 3
Louisa – 5
Nelson – 2
Outside TJHD – 1 clinically diagnosed (close contact to someone in our district)*Clinically diagnosed cases = individuals who are not tested because they are very close contacts (like a spouse) to someone who is lab confirmed COVID-19 positive and are experiencing symptoms. Due to their level of exposure and symptoms, TJHD considers them positive without a COVID-19 lab test.
As of 4pm on 3/25/20, TJHD has 22 lab confirmed (“presumptive positive”) COVID-19 cases and 3 clinically diagnosed* cases in the following localities:
Albemarle – 9
Charlottesville – 7
Fluvanna – 3
Greene – 0
Louisa – 4
Nelson – 1
Unknown (still determining address) – 1*Clinically diagnosed cases = individuals who are not tested because they are very close contacts (like a spouse) to someone who is lab confirmed COVID-19 positive and are experiencing symptoms. Due to their level of exposure and symptoms, the Health Department considers them positive without a COVID-19 lab test.
