As COVID cases surge across the country, Kentucky cases lag; threat looms and vaccinations are the key
By Al Cross Kentucky Health News As the United States sees the highest number of new cases of the coronavirus…
COVID
Read More
COVID drove death rates and drop in life expectancy of two years, according to CDC data for 2020
COVID-19 claimed hundreds of thousands of lives in the United States in 2020, driving a record increase in the death…
Gov. Beshear warns Omicron is spreading faster than expected and is very contagious; get fully vaccinated
Andy Beshear updated Kentuckians on the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic in his press conference Monday. “The message is pretty simple: Omicron…
Omicron variant shows up in state, including Kenton, Campbell counties; Governor urges masks
Gov. Andy Beshear urged rigorous masking in schools and workplace settings after testing confirmed the fast-spreading COVID-19 omicron variant in…
The River: No COVID relief in sight, but there are role models for weathering any storm; try resilience
The riverboat captain is a storyteller, and Captain Don Sanders shares the stories of his long association with the river…
Beshear lauds progress on Pfizer booster shot for teens, signs executive order on nurse shortage
Governor Andy Beshear reported at his press conference Thursday that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved a request from…
Jessica Klein: Kentuckians are thankful for this year’s food relief, but hunger isn’t off the table
The holidays are aa time of celebration for families across the Commonwealth. With an increase in statewide vaccination rates, Kentuckians…
State reports 1,899 new COVID cases, 52 deaths, 6.83% positivity; all 3 NKY counties still in red zone
Kentucky reported nearly 1,899 new COVID-19 cases and 52 more virus-related deaths Wednesday, even as the rate of residents testing…
NKY Chamber’s annual dinner set for Dec. 16 at NKY Convention Center, award winners named
The Northern Kentucky Chamber of Commerce invites the region’s business community to raise a glass at its Annual Dinner Thursday,…
Clark Kebodeaux: How to best prepare for upcoming flu season amid COVID-19 pandemic
Is it safe to get the COVID-19 vaccine at the same time as the seasonal flu vaccine? Do I need…
Governor reports 8,750 cases, 88 deaths since Friday, rationed share of monoclonal antibody treatments
Gov. Andy Beshear said Kentucky administered more than 5,000 monoclonal antibody treatment courses last week, but the state will only…
Governor implores Kentuckians to ‘do better’ as he reports 5,133 new COVID cases and 45 deaths;
Gov. Andy Beshear implored Kentuckians “to do better” as he cited 5,133 new COVID cases on Friday — and 45…
Flu season looms, creating a ‘Twindemic’ — and, yes, you can get a flu shot too; masks do help
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today Flu season is rapidly approaching, and although in 2020-2021 flu season Kentucky saw a 99%…
Bill Straub: Kentucky legislature’s half-baked attempt to address COVID-19 puts the state’s children at risk
It would be a laugh riot if it weren’t so tragic. The Kentucky General Assembly’s half-baked attempt to address the…
Beshear announces record positivity rate for COVID — 14.17%; 4,468 new cases Wednesday and 30 deaths
Kentucky’s testing positive for COVID-19 rose above 14% for the first time Wednesday. Gov. Andy Beshear announced 4,468 cases of…
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…
Analysis: If someone you know is taking (or considering) horse dewormer for COVID, share this
By Heather Chapman The Rural Blog Demand is surging nationwide for ivermectin, an anti-parasitic drug typically used for livestock, based…
Former Notre Dame, Team USA elite swimmer Emily Klueh a mental health officer at Tokyo Paralympics
By Judy Clabes NKyTribune editor Emily Brunemann Klueh was an elite swimming star on the national stage as a student…
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…
UK Healthcare officials say increase in COVID-19 cases in young people is ‘alarming’; urge vaccines
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today Officials with UK HealthCare call the increase in COVID-19 cases in young people “definitely alarming”…
Al Cross: Some Republicans sacrifice science on the altar of politics — and, here we are, on the brink of crisis
The pandemic has returned, perhaps stronger than ever, and the politics of it are more deadly than ever. Americans are…
Billy Reed: Thanks, Reds, for providing a significant mental-health distraction, shining light in darkness
In order to maintain our sanity here in the era of the Coronavirus and the Trumpavirus, I believe it helps…