Interact for Health unveils new resource to educate community about COVID-19 vaccinations
The development of the COVID-19 vaccines was unprecedented in many ways, leaving many in Greater Cincinnati with questions about this…
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Critics of vaccine ‘opt-out’ legislation say it unnecessarily puts Kentuckians’ health at risk
By Nadia Ramlagan Public News Service Medical experts and health-care advocacy groups warn legislation to expand Kentuckians’ ability to opt-out…
Pandemic metrics continue to fall in Kentucky, but state’s infection rate remains one of the highest
By Al Cross Kentucky Health News Two major measures of the pandemic in Kentucky, new cases of the novel coronavirus…
Timothy Lonesky: COVID-19 pandemic underscores the need to put Kentucky’s patients first
As a rheumatologist, I work with patients every day who are suffering from complex, chronic conditions, such as arthritis and…
Kentucky’s Farms to Food Banks program a lifeline for many pandemic increases food insecurity
By Nadia Ramlagan Public News Service As the food-insecurity crisis continues, Kentucky growers are stepping in to fill the void….
Thomas More student Whitney Johnson brings people together with virtual ‘Whitney Wednesdays’
By Natalie Hamren NKyTribune reporter (Part of an occasional series on the lives of the area’s college students and how…
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 initiative aims to introduce Ky. businesses to European companies, foster long-term relationships
The Discover Kentucky Initiative, a new partnership between Team Kentucky and the Kentucky Chamber of Commerce, aims to introduce Chamber…
Constance Alexander: Pandemic leaves legacy of loose ends and unanswered questions
The only photo we have of my maternal grandparents is typical of the Victorian era. Sitting ramrod straight in an…
Kentucky a pandemic hot spot in mid-January; deaths spiked, but COVID-19 hospital admissions fell
Kentucky was a pandemic hot spot in the week covered by the first White House Coronavirus Task Force report from the new Biden…
Richard Tofel: Seeking ‘significant possibilities,’ ending ‘uncivil war’ two themes from Biden speech
It’s become a ProPublica tradition for our president, Richard Tofel, who wrote a book on President Kennedy’s inaugural address, to…
Kentucky reports 3,096 new COVID-19 cases, 32 deaths; positivity is below 12%
By Mark Maynard Kentucky Today Kentucky reported 3,096 new COVID-19 cases – more than a thousand less than last Saturday…
Commentary: Public health action plan urgently needed to stem the COVID-19 pandemic
Our haphazard and disjointed COVID-19 pandemic response is worsening this national catastrophe. Although vaccines provide a sense of light at…
Dr. Deborah Birx meets with Gov. Beshear, says state in dangerous stage, needs to improve testing
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today Gov. Andy Beshear met with Dr. Deborah Birx, response coordinator for the White House Coronavirus…
Gov. Andy Beshear reflects on first year in office amid pandemic, says priorities remain the same
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today Despite the numerous issues caused by COVID-19 this year, which brought many plans to a…
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…
Al Cross: Governor Beshear needs help with preventive pandemic messaging
It’s rare for a high-ranking official to seek advice publicly, but that’s exactly what Gov. Andy Beshear did Wednesday at…
Bill Straub: Rand Paul continues to attract attention with his curious — and potentially harmful — views
Sen. Rand Paul is laboring furiously these days to attract attention to his consistently curious views. The effort comes at…
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…
LaDonna Koebel: Employment and work-from-home scams prevalent during COVID-19 pandemic
Reports of scams to the Attorney General’s Office have skyrocketed since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, with dollar losses…
Covington urges ‘safe,’ energetic support of small, local retailers, especially now
In 2020, the “shop local, shop small” message oozes urgency and significance. Heading into “Small Business Saturday” – the traditional…
Commentary: As pandemic continues, more emergency assistance needed for affordable homes
By Marilyn Harris, Tiffany Marthaler and Adrienne Bush Special to NKyTribune In times of natural disasters, providing housing for those…