Advertisement Jefferson Co. coronavirus patient traveled through Louisville airport within days of testing positive

It was confirmed Tuesday that the COVID-19 patient in Jefferson County traveled through Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport within days of testing positive.SDF and Louisville Regional Airport Authority said the patient, who is described as a 69-year-old man, traveled through the airport as recently as late evening on Feb. 28, early morning March 2 and late evening March 6.The announcement of his positive test was announced by Gov. Andy Beshear on March 8. We don't know exactly when he the test was completed.SDF officials said: "We take health concerns seriously and continue to work with LMPHW and other supporting agencies to follow-up on this individual’s travel through SDF. Based on the information available, the LMPHW has indicated the risk of exposure remains low."Dr. Sarah Moyer, with Louisville Metro Public Health and Wellness, said your risk for contracting the virus from this person would only increase if you were within about six feet of him for 20 to 30 minutes.SDF also details protocols that have been implemented amid coronavirus concerns: 24-hour, 365-day cleaning protocol that complies with CDC guidelines.Out of an abundance of caution, since mid-February the airport has increased use of disinfectant and cleaning in high-touch areas such as handrails, elevator buttons, escalators, and restroom doors.Airline gate areas are cleaned routinely multiple times throughout the day.The number of hand sanitizing stations in the Jerry E. Abramson Terminal for passengers’ convenience has been increased.We are coordinating with our airline and business partners to closely monitor any change in the status of our region’s health to ensure awareness of interagency protocols for handling infectious diseases.For the most current information as it relates to SDF, you can visit this website. Kentucky residents may also visit www.kycovid19.ky.gov or contact the Kentucky Coronavirus hotline at 1-800-722-5725 for questions. Indiana residents can click here.