Kentucky hits the 100-case mark in measles — highest case load in this century
By Sarah Ladd Kentucky Lantern Kentucky has now confirmed more than 100 cases of measles as the state grapples with…
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Measles update: There are now 49 cases, 7 hospitalizations in current outbreak in Kentucky
By Melissa Patrick Kentucky Health News As of Sept. 21, Kentucky has confirmed 49 cases of measles in its current…
Kentucky health officials confirm measles outbreak, the highest number of cases in 35 years
Kentucky health officials have confirmed an ongoing measles outbreak in Kentucky and announced that the state has had more confirmed cases of…
Two non-vaccinated children in Kentucky have died from respiratory viruses; more cases reported
State health officials with the Kentucky Department for Public Health announced that two children in Kentucky recently died from respiratory…
Flu has killed 27 adults and two children in Kentucky so far this season; activity continues to increase
By Melissa Patrick Kentucky Health News Kentucky’s latest flu report showed a smaller jump in cases than in previous weeks,…
Kentucky schools struggling against widespread respiratory illnesses; how to prevent the spread
A “perfect storm” of respiratory illnesses is currently wreaking havoc on Kentucky schools and threatening to overwhelm the pediatric care…
CDC issues community level map showing Kentucky has more counties in red/yellow zones than in green
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today For the first time since the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention began issuing…
Latest COVID map shows more KY counties in medium/high categories; vaccinations are protection
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today The COVID Community Level map released on Friday shows more counties in the medium or…
COVID cases and positive-test rate rise in Kentucky; deaths and hospital numbers decline
By Melissa Patrick Kentucky Health News Daily cases and the share of Kentuckians testing positive for the coronavirus are rising…
COVID receding but Kentucky’s infection rate is still high — and ‘every single one of us’ counts
By Al Cross Kentucky Health News As the pandemic continued receding in Kentucky this week, Gov. Andy Beshear said “The…
Gov. Beshear reports COVID cases, positivity rate both trending downward — precautions still called for
Gov. Andy Beshear said Kentucky’s new COVID-19 cases and the test positivity rate are both trending downward. “Last week, for…
Majority of adults in region support masking, proof of vaccination, according to Interact for Health poll
The majority of Greater Cincinnati adults support masking, proof of vaccination, according to a new Interact for Health poll —…
Keven Moore: A look back at 2018 hepatitis outbreak in Ky. and how restaurant workers lead the way
In November 2017, the Kentucky Department for Public Health identified an outbreak of acute Hepatitis A (HEP A). The increase…
COVID cases continue to rise — 11,096 reported Friday; positivity is 24.45%; wear masks and get vaccinated
Staff report COVID numbers continue to climb to disturbing levels, as 11,096 new cases were reported Friday and the positivity…
COVID surge from Omicron now clear in Kentucky: long lines for NKY testing as nation’s cases soar
Staff report COVID testing sites in Northern Kentucky have been inundated, as long lines and wait times reflected the demand….
New data shows nearly half of region’s parents of teens say kids are vaccinated; give kids a shot
Nearly half of Greater Cincinnati parents of teens say their child is vaccinated for COVID-19, according to Interact for Health’s…
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…
‘We are in the middle of another COVID-19 escalation,’ Beshear warns; urges vaccines, caution
Gov. Andy Beshear said as COVID-19 cases rise in Kentucky, across the United States, and in many countries throughout the…
Obesity is major risk factor associated with severe COVID and Kentucky ranks first in childhood obesity
By Hillary Brown University of Kentucky Even though the latest wave of COVID-19 infections appears to be on the decline,…
‘Take it from me’ campaign urges vaccinations as COVID-19 spreads, inundates Kentucky hospitals
With the surge created by the delta variant of COVID-19 sickening thousands and filling Kentucky hospitals to capacity, the Kentucky…
Governor says masks, vaccinations are making a difference — but 16 pediatric patients are hospitalized and four are on ventilator
On Thursday during his weekly Team Kentucky update, Gov. Andy Beshear said due to increased vaccinations and more Kentuckians wearing…
Governor: COVID numbers trending down due to vaccinations, masks; wants ‘hero’ worker bonuses
Gov. Andy Beshear said weekly COVID-19 cases and test positivity rates, as well as COVID-19 hospitalizations, ICU admittances, ventilator uses…