COVID-19 cases in Kentucky dropped 41% last week, after steep increases; hospializations, deaths low
By Melissa Patrick Kentucky Health News After two weeks of new COVID-19 cases increasing by more than 37% each week,…
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Planning to travel abroad this summer? Confront travel health challenges with planning, preparation
By Jason Hope University of Kentucky Has the COVID-19 pandemic put your international travel plans on hold? Did you have…
FHK launches campaign to educate women on risk of COVID-19 and pregnancy, promote vaccination
The Foundation for a Healthy Kentucky (FHKY) – with major support from the Kentucky Association of Health Plans (KAHP) –…
New Food and Drug Administration head says ‘Misinformation is now our leading cause of death’
Newly confirmed Food and Drug Administration Commissioner Robert Califf says “the issue that keeps him up at night… is the…
NKY ‘Senior Games’ return from two-year hiatus, engaging those 50 and over in, competition, exercise
After two years on the shelf because of COVID-19 restrictions, the Northern Kentucky Senior Games return, just in time for…
All counties now green on COVID; cases uptick slightly but hospitalizations down and cases milder
While cases of COVID-19 have seen a slight uptick this week, there are several other measurements that show Kentucky is…
‘A deadly mistake’: How U.S. learned to stop worrying about COVID-19; ‘we don’t learn from disasters’
By Alan Greenblatt Governing We’ve gone from Operation Warp Speed to Operation Slam Brakes. Throughout the coronavirus pandemic, Congress has…
Pandemic roundup: Violence against school staff rose, Moderna seeking approval for under-6 vaccine, more
The Rural Blog Here’s a roundup of recent news stories about the pandemic and vaccination efforts: Invermectin not effective The…
Failure to extend child nutrition wavers has some school officials worried some kids will go hungry
By Liam Niemeyer Ohio Valley ReSource Pizza is on the menu at Mayfield High School, a favorite among the 200…
Beshear vetoes measure to end COVID-19 state of emergency, says it would cost state SNAP benefits
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today Gov. Andy Beshear on Wednesday announced he is vetoing a measure passed by the General…
Kentucky down to 32 counties in high-risk zone calling for mask-wearing in indoor public places
Kentucky Health News Only 32 Kentucky counties have such a high risk of coronavirus infection and hospitalization that residents should…
Mitch McConnell: As instances of violent crime to skyrocket, it’s time for our leaders to get serious
Any Kentuckian who reads the local paper or watches the local news knows violent crime is skyrocketing. The crisis is…
Beshear says COVID steadily decreasing across state; could change guidance within a month
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today Gov. Andy Beshear on Thursday said the effects of COVID-19 in Kentucky continue to decline,…
Flu shots, nasal sprays give kids broad protection against many influenza variants, study finds
Children who receive year after year of season-specific influenza vaccines develop antibodies that also provide broader protection against new strains…
Jason Glass: All Kyians should commit to supporting our teachers and seeking a positive path forward
Every day we hear stories in our communities and see media reports about teacher shortages – and shortages of numerous…
Another study shows wearing masks lowers risk of contracting Covid-19, and type of mask matters
By Melissa Patrick Kentucky Health News Two years into the pandemic, many people still refuse to wear a face mask…
Tim Robinson: For Kyians struggling with substance use, nurses serve a critical and lifesaving role
When it comes to our health, the right care provider can make all the difference. Suppose you’ve ever been in…
Florence family needed support when trying to adopt a child, they found it through a UK social network
By Lindsey Piercy University of Kentucky Most adoptive and foster parents will tell you, deciding to bring a child into…
Gas prices fall slightly in Kentucky, but many regions see increase with global supply under pressure
Despite lower demand for gasoline typical of the winter season, pump prices are edging their way higher in many parts…
Walton-Verona among 12 school districts across Kentucky selected for KDE local curriculum pilot
The Kentucky Department of Education (KDE) has selected 12 school districts to work on a pilot program to help schools…
Data shows rural Americans are least likely to wear masks, less likely to know which are most effective
Rural Americans are less likely than urban and suburban Americans to wear any kind of mask, less likely to understand…
Epidemiologists say curbing spread of the Omicron variant requires N95 masks or equivalent
The Omicron variant of the coronavirus “spreads much more quickly than its predecessors” and research “suggests the virus has acquired…