The Kentucky River District Health Department confirmed the second Coronavirus case in Knott County. The patient was a 41-year-old man who worked at the Hazard/Perry County Wal-Mart. If you visited the Wal-Mart in Hazard between March 14th, 2020 – April 9th, 2020, you may have been exposed and are asked to monitor your symptoms closely.

The Health Department is currently looking for individuals who may have come into close contact with the patient.

“We are continuing to see new cases of COVID-19 spread throughout our district. The health department staff is working to monitor these cases and notifying anyone that has been exposed,” said Scott Lockard, Ky River District Health Department Public Health Director. He added, “Social distancing, hand washing, and staying at home, except for life-sustaining resources, remain our best protection.”

The state hotline 1.800.722.5725 is available for any Kentuckian who as questions.