Covid-19 still high in the county
GREENUP
Turkeys were roasted and shared last Thursday. Streets and houses are beginning to shimmer and shine as decorative lights are turned on and trees lit in windows. Yet underlying this traditional season of family, fun and joy is the continuing COVID-19 pandemic.
The report coming from the Greenup County Health Department reflects the national situation. Forty-three new cases were announced on Friday, Nov. 27, ranging in age from a two-year-old boy to a 94-year-old man. All of those diagnosed are in isolation.
None of the cases were travel-related according to the report, which means those people contracted the virus either from people they know or others they were in contact with locally.
The statistic reflects new cases in three long-term care facilities in the county. Five new patient cases were reported at South Shore Nursing, bringing the total there to 19 residents and eight employees.
Morning Pointe had seven new cases among residents, bringing that total to 17. Two new cases were reported among staff, bringing the employee total to seven.
Wurtland Nursing and Rehab has seven cases among residents, including one new case. Eight employees have tested positive for COVID-19 with no new cases reported Friday.
Recovery Works in South Shore has 17 cases among residents and six among staff. No new cases have been reported during the last week.
An additional 30 cases were reported Saturday with no hospitalizations and no new cases in local facilities. All are isolated at home.
While there are promising reports of a vaccine, the advice of the health department is to continue the same preventive measures that have been recommended since the pandemic started: Wear masks in public, practice social distancing (six feet or more from other people) and wash hands frequently.
Although this time of year is the prime shopping season, health experts advise that the best course is to order on-line for delivery or pick-up. If shopping in person, they suggest limiting store visits, preparing a shopping list ahead of time and trying to go at times when stores are the least busy.
Turkeys were roasted and shared last Thursday. Streets and houses are beginning to shimmer and shine as decorative lights are turned on and trees lit in windows. Yet underlying this traditional season of family, fun and joy is the continuing COVID-19 pandemic.
The report coming from the Greenup County Health Department reflects the national situation. Forty-three new cases were announced on Friday, Nov. 27, ranging in age from a two-year-old boy to a 94-year-old man. All of those diagnosed are in isolation.
None of the cases were travel-related according to the report, which means those people contracted the virus either from people they know or others they were in contact with locally.
The statistic reflects new cases in three long-term care facilities in the county. Five new patient cases were reported at South Shore Nursing, bringing the total there to 19 residents and eight employees.
Morning Pointe had seven new cases among residents, bringing that total to 17. Two new cases were reported among staff, bringing the employee total to seven.
Wurtland Nursing and Rehab has seven cases among residents, including one new case. Eight employees have tested positive for COVID-19 with no new cases reported Friday.
Recovery Works in South Shore has 17 cases among residents and six among staff. No new cases have been reported during the last week.
An additional 30 cases were reported Saturday with no hospitalizations and no new cases in local facilities. All are isolated at home.
While there are promising reports of a vaccine, the advice of the health department is to continue the same preventive measures that have been recommended since the pandemic started: Wear masks in public, practice social distancing (six feet or more from other people) and wash hands frequently.
Although this time of year is the prime shopping season, health experts advise that the best course is to order on-line for delivery or pick-up. If shopping in person, they suggest limiting store visits, preparing a shopping list ahead of time and trying to go at times when stores are the least busy.
Helping others can help you, too
''Personal growth is at the heart of many New Year's resolutions. Few paths to positive personal growth are more noble than resolving to help others through increased acts of generosity and kindness.
According to Psychology Today, doing good for others, no matter how big or small the deed, feels good but also provides reciprocal benefits. The link between volunteering and lower rates of depression has been well-documented, and there is neural evidence from MRI studies suggesting a link between being generous and signs of happiness in the brain.
The following are several ways to improve oneself by being more mindful of others.
Be aware of social issues. Read your local newspaper to stay up-to-date on the pulse of your community as well as the world. Educate yourself about current issues that are affecting people from all walks of life. Understanding the needs or plights of others may boost your willingness to get involved with nonprofit organizations. It also may make you more empathetic and compassionate toward other people.
Volunteer at a charity. Find a charitable group with which you can volunteer your time. This is a great way to support a cause you believe in and makes it possible for you to collaborate with others who are like-minded, potentially helping you make new friends.
Learn a new language. North America is a melting pot thatÕs home to people from many different parts of the world. Learning a new language may facilitate interactions with fellow community members who might not speak English as a first language.
Help someone you know. It's commendable to want to assist a charity or a global cause, but what about people close to you who may need a boost? Whether you're lugging boxes to help a friend move or babysitting a niece or nephew so their parents can enjoy a much-needed night out, when you help someone, those good deeds will return to you in time.
When making resolutions, people should consider goals that involve helping others. While this assistance can benefit the people who are on the receiving end of the care and attention, those who are giving of themselves also reap considerable rewards.
According to Psychology Today, doing good for others, no matter how big or small the deed, feels good but also provides reciprocal benefits. The link between volunteering and lower rates of depression has been well-documented, and there is neural evidence from MRI studies suggesting a link between being generous and signs of happiness in the brain.
The following are several ways to improve oneself by being more mindful of others.
Be aware of social issues. Read your local newspaper to stay up-to-date on the pulse of your community as well as the world. Educate yourself about current issues that are affecting people from all walks of life. Understanding the needs or plights of others may boost your willingness to get involved with nonprofit organizations. It also may make you more empathetic and compassionate toward other people.
Volunteer at a charity. Find a charitable group with which you can volunteer your time. This is a great way to support a cause you believe in and makes it possible for you to collaborate with others who are like-minded, potentially helping you make new friends.
Learn a new language. North America is a melting pot thatÕs home to people from many different parts of the world. Learning a new language may facilitate interactions with fellow community members who might not speak English as a first language.
Help someone you know. It's commendable to want to assist a charity or a global cause, but what about people close to you who may need a boost? Whether you're lugging boxes to help a friend move or babysitting a niece or nephew so their parents can enjoy a much-needed night out, when you help someone, those good deeds will return to you in time.
When making resolutions, people should consider goals that involve helping others. While this assistance can benefit the people who are on the receiving end of the care and attention, those who are giving of themselves also reap considerable rewards.