Commentary: What you should know about the COVID delta variant
By Becky Dutch, Vince Venditto, Ashley Montgomery-Yates, and Aaron Grubbs University of Kentucky As the SARS-CoV-2 delta variant continues to…
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Alison Bell: Working mothers need options, support as they recover from the pandemic’s wrath on women in the workforce
We are unfortunately facing yet another national crisis as the pandemic has taken equity out of the workplace, namely for…
Coronavirus Relief Fund address student hunger, educational setbacks, homelessness and more
Horizon Community Funds of Northern Kentucky has granted $15,000 to FUEL NKU, $2,700 to UpSpring, and $1,250 to Esperanza Latino…
New COVID cases fall to 646 (25% are young people) but deaths rise to 9 and positivity is 3.4%
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today The number of new COVID-19 cases in Kentucky fell on Saturday, while deaths, hospitalizations, and…
Lumber prices skyrocket over past year, primarily due to COVID with help from a beetle
The Rural Blog Lumber prices have skyrocketed over the past year, due to scarcity caused by tariffs and a Canadian…
KY Department of Education releases new guidance on summer learning program; help students catch up
The Kentucky Department of Education (KDE) released new guidance on summer learning programs and opportunities to provide educational boosts during…
Kentucky’s COVID positive-test and new-case numbers hear in right direction on Saturday
By Al Cross Kentucky Health News Kentucky’s pandemic numbers continued their relatively flat roller-coaster ride Saturday, as the positive-test and…
COVID cases decline on Friday: 690 cases, 3 deaths, positivity rising to 3.08%, vaccines opening to more
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today Following an increase in new cases of COVID-19 every day this week, Friday finally saw…
Beshear reports 819 cases, 24 deaths, positivity 3.87%; long-term care update; get vaccine, mask up
Gov. Andy Beshear reported 819 new COVID-19 cases, 24 COVID-19 deaths and a positivity rate of 3.87%. “This week, while…
John Schaaf: COVID responses are all over — and, all in all, Kentucky has done an admirable job
As the U.S. marks one year of the COVID pandemic, Kentucky and the other 49 states have experienced relentless arguments…
Beshear reports 963 cases, 37 deaths, opens 28 more vaccine sites, opens long-term care sites to visitors
Governor Andy Beshear announced the state is opening an additional 28 vaccination sites, for a total of 291 sites across…
Beshear files lawsuit to stop legislators from stripping governor of executive orders on pandemic
Gov. Andy Beshear filed a lawsuit to stop lawmakers from stripping the Governor of his ability to implement lifesaving public…
New COVID cases on Sunday — 2,018; deaths 35; 117 of Kentucky’s 120 counties are in red zone
New cases reported in Kentucky on Sunday were 2,018, bringing the total number of cases to 346,586. Deaths numbered 35,…
State reports 3,795 new cases, 49 deaths — and says 56,000 vaccine doses coming next week; 1C will open
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today Friday’s big drop in new cases and deaths in Kentucky due to COVID-19 reversed course…
Beshear unveils ‘Better Kentucky Budget’ during virtual State of the Commonwealth address
The State of the Commonwealth is stronger and more prepared than most to defeat COVID-19 and sprint into the future,…
Washington Post story on nursing homes, pandemic highlights case of KY staffer who died of COVID
Kentucky Health News A Kentucky example figures prominently in a national story about nursing homes, their staffs, their residents and…
Newport announces COVID-19 financial assistance for local businesses — grants up to $1,000
The City of Newport has launched a COVID-19 Financial Assistance Program to provide grants of up to $1,000 to assist…
Kentucky expected to be part of predicted national surge in COVID hospitalizations after holiday
Kentucky Health News Kentucky is expected to be part of a predicted national surge in COVID-19 hospitalizations after the Thanksgiving…
‘We are at war’ with COVID as Beshear reports 2,135 cases, 5 deaths; wear masks to stop the spread
Gov. Andy Beshear implored Kentuckians to adhere to new restrictions and guidance that will help stop the rapid spread of…
Maridith Yahl: I report about COVID, but having been exposed, quarantined and scared, please wear mask
The day had been an ordinary day, nothing outstanding or special. I was relaxing on the couch, snuggling with my…
It’s not a drill: Beshear reports cases (1,449, 3 deaths) with limited reporting, urges ‘uniting’ against COVID
Gov. Andy Beshear on Sunday asked all Kentuckians to recommit to following safety guidelines as Kentucky again set a record…
Governor reports ‘truly frightening’ new COVID cases — 2,302 — and 10 deaths; a ‘dangerous time’
Gov. Andy Beshear said communities in red zone counties must work together to defeat an alarming spike in COVID-19. The…