Kentucky is third in nation for new COVID cases, has 13.7% positivity rate; Governor urges vaccinations
Gov. Andy Beshear said Kentucky currently ranks third in the nation for the highest number of new daily COVID-19 cases…
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Ky. infection rate still third in nation, has 12 of top 25 counties; better in shots than most adjoining states
Kentucky’s coronavirus infection rate over the last seven days is still the nation’s third-highest, and its rate has remained stable…
Natalie Deering: How psychological flexibility can invite less suffering during uncertain times
The pandemic is not the first time we have encountered uncertainty in our daily lives. Every moment of every day…
More National Guard on way to help hospitals (including St. E-Cov) so staff can focus on patients
Gov. Andy Beshear reported this week that more teams from the Kentucky National Guard will arrive over the next week…
Interact survey: 19% in region don’t want vaccine; others can be persuaded by health care providers
Vaccination status has become critical lately to get or stay employed, attend an event or determine if you should quarantine…
Health professionals fear misinformation may lead some pregnant woman to avoid COVID vaccine
By Nadia Ramlagan Public News Service Health professionals are concerned misinformation may be leading some people who are pregnant to…
Beshear reports record week for new COVID-19 cases — 30,680; 13,000 in just last four days
Gov. Andy Beshear said Kentucky has recorded more than 13,000 new COVID-19 cases in just four days. The Governor also…
More of region’s kids are getting sick with COVID-19, and pediatricians are worried what lies ahead
By Liam Niemeyer Ohio Valley ReSource For nearly a year and a half, Kaja Lowe didn’t feel comfortable letting her…
Federal medical team arrives in KY, increases hospital capacity as system battles deadly surge
As part of the unprecedented effort by his administration to expand health care capacity and protect Kentuckians during this deadly…
Joint health committee establishes list for what to expect during Tuesday’s special legislative session
By Melissa Patrick Kentucky Health News As the Kentucky General Assembly prepares to use its new powers in a special…
The CDC lists pregnancy as a high-risk factor for COVID-19; know the facts about getting vaccinated
By Dr. Wendy Hansen UK Healthcare The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) lists pregnancy as one high-risk factor…
What to do when unexpected medical issue, injury occurs? St. Elizabeth on making quick decision
By St. Elizabeth Healthcare Do you know where to go when an unexpected medical issue or injury occurs? Sometimes, you…
St. Elizabeth’s ‘Sadie the Science Lady’ video series aims to educate kids about danger of e-cigarettes
St. Elizabeth Healthcare has launched “Sadie the Science Lady,” a unique 13-video series focused on educating students ages 8-14 about…
COVID Stops Here campaign celebrates over 200 business with 70 percent or higher vaccination rates
In an effort to encourage vaccinations across the state and celebrate businesses that are leading the way in the fight…
Beshear reports record 2,198 Kyians hospitalized with COVID; cases grow to record numbers in a week
Gov. Andy Beshear said a record 2,198 Kentuckians are hospitalized with COVID-19 and 56 new COVID-19 deaths were reported in…
24 legislators urge pregnant and lactating women to get vaccinated; raise concerns about maternal health crisis
During the early days of the 2021 legislative session, the Kentucky House Democratic Women’s Caucus sponsored the Kentucky Maternal and…
Most Kentucky faith communities still meet in person, many without masks; vaccination a touchy subject
By Bruce Maples and Melissa Patrick Kentucky Health News As the state and nation endure another surge of coronavirus cases,…
Three FEMA strike teams arrive in Kentucky to assist with record COVID-19 cases; backup for ambulances
Gov. Andy Beshear said three Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) strike teams he requested arrived in Kentucky Friday to assist…
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…
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…