Governor says we’re in ‘uncharted territory’ on COVID, hitting record highs; hospitals face pressures
Gov. Andy Beshear said hospitalizations have increased every day without exception for the past 42 days, from 239 people July…
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COVID vaccination rates increasing dramatically across nation; new vaccine rates higher for rural
The Rural Blog New coronavirus vaccination in rural and urban counties increased dramatically last week. Rural counties still have a…
Senate President Robert Stivers says incentives motivate, not mandates; cites hometown’s actions
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today Saying “encouragement is one thing, mandates are another,” Senate President Robert Stivers, R-Manchester, announced a…
Beshear honors Health Care Heroes, cites 2,596 new cases, 12.87% positivity; 119 counties RED
As 119 of Kentucky’s 120 counties are now in the ‘red zone,’ Gov. Andy Beshear visited health care heroes at…
PromoWest Pavilion at Ovation in Newport to require proof of COVID vaccination for its concerts
AEG, the parent company of the new PromoWest Pavilion at Ovation in Newport, has announced that it will require proof…
Knights of Columbus to donate more than $50,000 to Care Net Pregnancy Services of Northern Kentucky
On Tuesday, August 24, Knights of Columbus councils of Northern Kentucky will present a check for $50,582.50 to Care Net…
Medicare, Medicaid to require vaccines for all nursing home staff; Ky. has sixth lowest staff vaccination rate
By Melissa Patrick Kentucky Health News The Biden administration has announced all nursing homes who get Medicare and Medicaid payments…
Kentucky Association of Health Plans to offer unlimited state fair ride passes for vaccinations
Kentucky Association of Health Plans (KAHP), the trade association representing all carriers offering health coverage in Kentucky, has announced the…
Dr. Rhya Strifling: Dealing with a picky eater isn’t easy, some tips to stop the behavior before it starts
Summer is a popular time for families to gather for picnics and cookouts with lots of delicious foods. But for…
Newport Independent Schools to offer COVID-19 vaccination clinic to student August 20
As students, teachers and staff prepare for the start of a new school year, The Newport Independent Schools will offer…
Increasing COVID variant cases may cause confusion as kids return to school; some tips to ease anxiety
By Eloise Weeks Kentucky Anthem Medicaid The opening of this school year may again generate confusion due to intensifying COVID-19…
Natalie Deering: As we work toward a ‘new normal,’ we’re suffering the uncertainty of the ‘in-between’
You’ve probably heard the term “the new normal” in regards to what we’ve been experiencing during the past 16 months…
State parks offering travel incentives to vaccinated Kentuckians; register to win a safe-cation
Gov. Andy Beshear and Tourism, Arts and Heritage Cabinet Secretary Mike Berry announced VaxandVisitKy, the Commonwealth’s latest effort to encourage…
Aggressive delta variant is deadly; unvaccinated at greatest risk, Governor says; hospital cases on rise
During his weekly Team Kentucky update Thursday, Gov. Andy Beshear said Kentucky’s economic momentum continues to build as more Kentuckians…
Kentuckians have until Sunday to enroll in health insurance coverage through ACA Marketplace
By Nadia Ramlagan Public News Service Kentuckians have until Sunday to sign up for health insurance through the Affordable Care…
State sees 43% increase in COVID cases in just one week; Kenton now in red zone; protests at St. E.
The state reported 2,500 new COVID cases Tuesday, seven deaths, and a positivity rate growing to 11.05%. Boone County reported…
State reaches half-million mark for COVID-19 cases; number of Kyians in hospital continues to rise
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today Kentucky has now reached the half-million mark in COVID-19 cases, according to information released by…
Kentucky Chamber says ‘Covid Stops Here’ and will recognize employers for vaccination efforts
By Rachel Nix Building Kentucky Kentucky businesses that have achieved widespread vaccination among staff can earn a new designation from…
Running buffalo clover, a native KY plant, has been removed from the endangered species list
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today A plant native to Kentucky and other parts of the eastern U.S. that was once…
Another big day for new COVID cases reported Friday; 2,612 cases, 98 counties in red zones
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today Friday saw another large number of new COVID-19 cases in Kentucky, thanks largely to the delta variant….
Eleven hospital systems, including St. E Healthcare, to require vaccinations for health care workforce
Hospital executives from 11 health care systems in the Commonwealth — including St. Elizabeth Healthcare — have announced that they…
State sees largest number of new COVID-19 cases in six months; Boone County now in Red Zone
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today On Wednesday, Kentucky saw its largest number of new COVID-19 cases in six months, with…