First COVID-19 related death in Northern Kentucky; governor reports 92 new cases statewide
Staff report The first patient identified with COVID-19 in Northern Kentucky has died. The patient, a resident of Kenton County,…
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Two new cases of COVID-19 in Northern Kentucky; NKY Health advises, ‘stay healthy at home’
Two (2) additional cases of COVID-19 have been identified in Northern Kentucky today, for a total of 12 cases, according…
Fifth case of COVID-19, 33-year-old female, identified in Kenton County, cases appear to be unconnected
A fifth case of COVID-19 has been identified in Kenton County. The individual is a 33-year-old female. She is in…
Three additional cases of COVID-19 in Kenton County; efforts underway to trace contacts
Three additional cases of COVID-19 have been identified in Kenton County. The individuals are a 32-year-old male, a 96-year-old male,…
NKY Health suspends in-person services to increase social distancing, focus resources on COVID-19
In an effort to increase social distancing, as well as focus additional resources on COVID-19 response, the Northern Kentucky Health…
Additional information on first reported case of COVID-19 in NKY; 66-year-old Kenton County woman
Note: This story has been updated By Mark Hansel NKyTribune staff As first reported Wednesday, Northern Kentucky has its first…
Boone, Campbell, Grant, Kenton counties declare states of emergency in response to COVID-19 threat
NKyTribune staff Boone, Kenton, Campbell and Grant counties declared states of emergency Friday, to further prepare and respond to COVID-19. The…
NKU to begin online instruction after extended spring break; Boone County Schools implement NTI days
NKyTribune staff Northern Kentucky University will shift to alternative instruction, with online delivery on March 23, following an extended spring…
NKY Health Department plans forum to educate the public on the dangers of youth e-cigarette use
The Northern Kentucky Health Department and other community partners are planning a forum titled, “Prevent the Next Generation of Addiction:…
Wide range of issues discussed at annual Northern Kentucky Legislative Caucus forum at Gateway CTC
By Mark Hansel NKyTribune managing editor An overflow crowd of more than 150 constituents joined members of the Northern Kentucky…
NKY Chamber of Commerce Government Forum focuses on concerns about vaping epidemic
By Mark Hansel NKyTribune managing editor The Northern Kentucky Chamber of Commerce sponsored a Government Forum November 25, to discuss…
Boone County Schools to be recognized Monday for new tobacco-free campus policy
Boone County Schools will be recognized as one of the first Northern Kentucky school districts to adopt a tobacco-free policy,…
NKY Health: The flu has arrived in the region; get vaccinated to keep it from your holiday gatherings
The flu is here in Northern Kentucky. Get vaccinated now to keep your whole family healthy during the holiday season….
City of Dayton, NKY Health Department partner to help make the city a more active community
In its desire to improve the health of its residents and create a more vibrant and sustainable community, the City…
Breathe Easy — really — by helping to reduce smoking to BUILD better health; it’s a challenge
A collaborative group of local entities are continuing their partnership with the BUILD Health Challenge to effect change related to…
Northern Kentucky Health Department warns of severe lung illness related to e-cigarette use/vaping
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is investigating over 200 potential cases of severe lung illness in at…
Vaping is LiveWell Florence battlefront; concerns over health risks, addiction, spur effort
By Patrick Moynahan Rotary Club of Florence The latest battlefront for opponents of tobacco use in Northern Kentucky is vaping….
City of Covington attacks lead-based paint; new $1.66 million program accepting applications
The City of Covington is looking for old homes where lead-based paint is making children sick or has the potential…
Students from Sacred Heart appeal chicken pox vaccine ruling to state Supreme Court
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today A group of students from a private Northern Kentucky school is seeking to have the…
Northern Kentucky Health Department joins regional health officials in promoting measles prevention
With vaccine preventable diseases on the rise in the city of Cincinnati, and the continued increase in measles cases across…
Kentucky Court of Appeals upholds NKY Health’s actions to control chickenpox outbreak
NKyTribune staff The Northern Kentucky Health Department (NKY Health) calls the Kentucky Court of Appeals’ Order issued on June 26…
Kentucky health officials advise taking precautions to avoid ticks: Protect, check, remove and watch
With the arrival of warmer weather and tick season underway in Kentucky, officials with the Kentucky Department for Public Health…