The Leitchfield healthcare facility K105 reported on Friday had seven active coronavirus cases has doubled the number of current cases in 24 hours.
According to the Kentucky Department for Public Health, as of Saturday, Spring View Nursing and Rehabilitation had 14 active cases of the virus, seven residents and seven staff members. That represents an increase of two cases among residents and five staff members since Friday.
Since the beginning of 2021, the long-term care facility has recorded 17 cases of the virus, seven residents and 10 staff members.
The county’s other nursing home, Grayson Nursing and Rehabilitation, has had only one case of coronavirus in the facility diagnosed in 2021, a staff member who has since recovered.
No COVID-related deaths have been reported at either facility this year, leaving Grayson Nursing and Rehab’s coronavirus death toll at 10 residents, with Spring View Nursing and Rehab recording two deaths, also both residents.
By Ken Howlett, News Director
Contact Ken at ken@k105.com
