Governor says ‘stay safe’ for the holidays; officials get vaccine; reports 3,057 cases, 28 deaths
Gov. Andy Beshear said he hoped all Kentuckians will have a wonderful Christmas, encouraging them to keep gatherings small and…
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COVID roundup: Vaccines in long-term care facilities; Moderna coming this week; 1,988 cases, 15 deaths
Gov. Andy Beshear announced that several long-term care facilities in the Commonwealth began administering the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine. “Again, our…
Moderna vaccine on its way, says Beshear, as he reports 1,765 cases, 26 deaths; fewer cases this week
Gov. Andy Beshear hailed the authorization of the Moderna vaccine against the novel coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19), saying this second vaccine…
Hoping to beat the virus for good, Beshear reports stable positivity, 3,388 cases, 27 deaths
Gov. Andy Beshear Saturday said mitigation efforts have stopped the growth of COVID-19 cases in the Commonwealth, noting that case…
Governor reminds Kyians to follow new holiday guidance, reports 3,179 cases, 28 deaths
Gov. Andy Beshear reminded Kentuckians to follow new holiday guidance. “Christmas is probably my favorite day of the year, and…
Record-breaking deaths Thursday, positivity rate down, 3,349 new cases, more vaccines on the way
Gov. Andy Beshear said while new cases continue to plateau and the state’s positivity rate declines, the Commonwealth set a…
11 hospitals have their promised vaccines, including St. E.; Beshear reports 2,898 cases, 23 deaths
Gov. Andy Beshear announced all 11 health facilities identified to receive initial shipments of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccines have confirmed…
Dr. Deborah Birx meets with Gov. Beshear, says state in dangerous stage, needs to improve testing
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today Gov. Andy Beshear met with Dr. Deborah Birx, response coordinator for the White House Coronavirus…
St. Elizabeth Healthcare gets vaccine for front-line staff; Beshear reports 2,946 new cases, 15 deaths
Gov. Andy Beshear announced that seven more Kentucky hospitals — including St. Elizabeth Healthcare Edgewood — received shipments of the…
Victory in sight over ‘evil virus’ as vaccinations begin; Beshear reports 1,802 cases, 17 deaths
Gov. Andy Beshear celebrated that COVID-19 vaccinations have begun in the Commonwealth, as three hospitals started vaccinating front-line workers Monday….
Beshear reports 2,454 cases and 15 deaths — 3 in NKY; urges vigilance as first vaccine arrives in state
Gov. Andy Beshear asked Kentuckians to remain vigilant in the fight against the novel coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19) even as the…
Beshear expects vaccines to arrive early this coming week; reports 3,558 cases, 24 deaths
Gov. Andy Beshear announced that, with the FDA’s approval of the Pfizer vaccine on Friday, Kentucky’s first shipment is expected…
Beshear reports 3,691 new cases, 22 deaths and positivity rate falling to 8.86% — urges ‘keep it going’
Gov. Andy Beshear announced the state’s positivity rate has decreased for the eighth straight day, now dropping under 9%. He…
Public health restrictions change Monday; positivity rate declining as 4,324 cases, 28 deaths are reported
Gov. Andy Beshear announced that public health restrictions will change Monday, Dec. 14, but said the state’s virus fight depends…
Gov. Beshear reports 3,481 cases, 16 deaths; businesses can apply for food, beverage relief
Gov. Andy Beshear announced that while COVID-19 numbers in the Commonwealth are still alarmingly high, Team Kentucky is making progress…
Gov. Beshear reports 3,114 cases, 20 deaths; heralds testing, cases going down; urges wearing masks
Gov. Andy Beshear heralded some positive signs in Kentucky’s fight against the coronavirus: Daily, week-over-week positive cases fell by 1,000…
Beshear reports 1,972 cases, 10 deaths, says state expects 38K Pfizer, 109K Moderna doses this month
Gov. Andy Beshear announced the state is expecting two additional COVID-19 vaccine shipments before the end of the year. In…
Gov. Beshear reports 2,567 cases, 10 deaths — as Kentucky surpasses 200,000 virus mark
Gov. Andy Beshear asked all Kentuckians to redouble efforts to fight COVID-19 as Kentucky surpassed 200,000 reported cases of coronavirus…
Beshear reports 3,892 cases, 23 deaths — a record week already with one day to go
Gov. Andy Beshear announced on Saturday that Kentucky has had its new highest week of COVID-19 cases, even with one…
Beshear reports 3,614 cases, 25 deaths, says state is just days away from starting the first vaccines
Gov. Andy Beshear encouraged Kentuckians to stay strong in the fight against COVID-19, as he reported 3,614 new cases and…
Beshear reports 3,895 cases, 34 deaths (total deaths now over 2,000), talks about vaccine distribution
Gov. Andy Beshear announced that Kentucky has surpassed 2,000 COVID-19 deaths and the positivity rate is now higher than 10%….
Gov. Beshear reports 3,601 cases, 37 deaths (7 in NKY), urges everyone to help make a difference
Gov. Andy Beshear announced record new COVID-19 deaths and the sixth-highest day for new COVID-19 cases. With the 37 deaths…