Health officials report measles case in non-KY resident, urge immunization to prevent spread
Kentucky health officials announced this week a second confirmed measles case has been reported in the Commonwealth in 2025. The…
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Sunday Read: Stateline reports declining vaccination rates — which might get worse as states relax rules
By Shalina Catlani Stateline More states are loosening vaccine mandates, scaling back vaccine promotion efforts and taking other steps likely…
UK Healthcare reminding Kyians to remain vigilant as COVID cases increase across the Commonwealth
Dr. Takaaki Kobayashi University of Kentucky Recent headlines swirling about an uptick in local COVID-19 cases might bring back bad…
FDA leaders say thousands of Americans likely to die this winter because too many don’t trust vaccines
By Dr. Peter Marks and Dr. Robert Califf Republished from the Journal of the American Medical Association Vaccination is one of…
Checking off your ‘back-to-school’ list — don’t forget to check vaccines required for school
Checking off the — is your child ready to go back to school — list: • Backpack, paper and other…
New poll shows half of Kentuckians believe the COVID-19 pandemic is over in their own lives
Despite a climb in COVID-19 cases across the Commonwealth, about a third of Kentucky adults believe the pandemic is over,…
Latest study shows 1.9 million lives were saved by the COVID-19 vaccine in the U.S. alone
Kentucky Voices for Health In the latest study, published in The Lancet, it is reported that nearly 20 million lives…
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…
Health commissioner says more virus surges likely, encouraging vaccines important despite resistance
By Melissa Patrick Kentucky Health News Kentucky will continue to see coronavirus surges from time to time, and because Covid-19…
Interact survey: 19% in region don’t want vaccine; others can be persuaded by health care providers
Vaccination status has become critical lately to get or stay employed, attend an event or determine if you should quarantine…
Joint health committee establishes list for what to expect during Tuesday’s special legislative session
By Melissa Patrick Kentucky Health News As the Kentucky General Assembly prepares to use its new powers in a special…
24 legislators urge pregnant and lactating women to get vaccinated; raise concerns about maternal health crisis
During the early days of the 2021 legislative session, the Kentucky House Democratic Women’s Caucus sponsored the Kentucky Maternal and…
Foundation for Healthy Kentucky to present health policy forum on vaccine policy — it’s free
The Foundation for a Healthy Kentucky will present the virtual 2021 Howard L. Bost Memorial Health Policy Forum September 20…
Beshear reports 638 cases, 10 deaths; drive-thru vaccines today at S. Campbell County Fire Dept.
Gov. Andy Beshear announced 1,851,835 people have received at least their first dose of a COVID-19 vaccine in Kentucky. The…
Governor reports 2.85% positivity rate, 695 cases 24 deaths, urges vaccinations; April 12, all ages eligible
Gov. Andy Beshear announced the state’s positivity rate has decreased again, to 2.85%. All Kentuckians 50 and older became eligible…
Beshear says vaccines open to 50-and-older, opens more sites; reports 785 cases, catch-up death count
Gov. Andy Beshear announced all Kentuckian 50 and older can sign up for COVID-19 vaccination appointments on or after March…
Governor reports 963 cases, 27 deaths and 3.73% positivity; says, ‘We can’t let up yet’
Gov. Andy Beshear announced the state’s positivity rate has declined to 3.73%. He reported 963 cases and 27 deaths. “While…
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…
Beshear reports 1,211 cases, 36 deaths; 1-C open to 16-and-older with medical conditions
Gov. Andy Beshear said cases and deaths from COVID-19 continue to moderate as more Kentuckians receive the safe and effective…
Beshear reports 1,010 cases, 34 deaths, with 3.93%; get vaccinated and follow public health guidance
Gov. Andy Beshear announced the state’s positivity rate decreased again, to 3.93%, as more Kentuckians receive one of three highly…
Beshear reports 331 cases, 10 deaths, low positivity; 834,130 Kyians have at least one vaccine dose
Gov. Beshear announced 834,130 Kentuckians – 25% of Kentucky adults – have now received at least one dose of one…
New COVID cases drop dramatically — 723 cases, 9 deaths; Governor welcomes ‘best news’
Gov. Andy Beshear updated Kentuckians on COVID-19 vaccine progress and announced child care workers now will be included in phase…
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