Three additional COVID-19 cases reported Monday

Three more positive COVID-19 cases in Bourbon County were confirmed Monday afternoon, bringing the county’s total for positive tests to 14, according to a news release from the SEK Multi-County Health Department.

The testing was confirmed through a reference laboratory that was used. The individuals’ symptoms range from minimal to moderate. They are isolated in their home and their family is in quarantine. The cases are travel-related, with travel out of county and out of state. The Bourbon County Public Health Department is diligently working to complete the investigation at this time.

The Bourbon County Public Health Department urges the public to continue to take appropriate actions. Individuals should continue to practice social distancing, clean/disinfect any high touched surfaces, wash their hands with soap and water routinely, use hand sanitizer if soap and water is not available and avoid touching your face (especially eyes, nose and mouth.)