Omicron BA.5 subvariant now dominant strain of virus in U.S., expected to cause new surge
By Melissa Patrick Kentucky Health News As coronavirus cases continue to tick up in Kentucky, a new Omicron subvariant, reported…
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Booster needed to protect against Omicron; infection may provide immunity, but docs say booster is better
If you haven’t gotten a booster shot following your “full vaccination” with the Moderna or Pfizer-BioNTech vaccines against COVID-19, you…
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…
With Omicron variant spreading exponentially, experts warn more effective masks are required
“With another coronavirus variant racing across the U.S., once again health authorities are urging people to mask up indoors. Yes,…
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….
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…