State seeing uptick in COVID-19 cases but so far numbers are small; wash hands, get vaccines
By Melissa Patrick Kentucky Health News Kentucky has seen an uptick in COVID-19 cases, and local outbreaks, along with other…
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Newest COVID report says cases increasing — Boone, Kenton in red zone — and masks are advised
Kentucky’s latest weekly COVID Community Level map, released Friday and based on information received from the U.S. Centers for Disease…
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…
52,603 new COVID cases last week, highest weekly total ever; ‘Omicron burning through Commonwealth’
Gov. Andy Beshear said Kentucky reported 52,603 new COVID-19 cases last week, the highest weekly total ever by nearly 22,000…
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….
Omicron variant shows up in state, including Kenton, Campbell counties; Governor urges masks
Gov. Andy Beshear urged rigorous masking in schools and workplace settings after testing confirmed the fast-spreading COVID-19 omicron variant in…
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…
Gov. Beshear says COVID spike may be easing but numbers still too high; ‘get vaccinated, wear masks’
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today Signs are that the latest spike in COVID-19 cases in Kentucky may be easing, Gov….
Governor says we’re in ‘uncharted territory’ on COVID, hitting record highs; hospitals face pressures
Gov. Andy Beshear said hospitalizations have increased every day without exception for the past 42 days, from 239 people July…
Kentuckians encouraged to get vaccinated as highly-contagious COVID delta variant spreads across state
Gov. Andy Beshear and Dr. Steven Stack, commissioner of the Kentucky Department for Public Health, provided an update Monday on…
Beshear says most restrictions go away with 2.5m Kyians vaccinated; 270 cases, 7 deaths Monday
Gov. Andy Beshear announced the Team Kentucky Vaccination Challenge: When 2.5 million Kentuckians have received at least their first dose…
COVID cases drop to 505, but deaths (10), positivity (2.99) rise; Beshear to talk goals to lift restrictions
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today The number of new COVID-19 cases in Kentucky dropped substantially on Saturday, while the number…
Gov. Beshear says Kentucky ‘no longer on decline’ in COVID cases — we’ve hit a plateau; get vaccinated
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today Kentucky ended a 12-week streak period of steady declines in new cases of COVID-19 last…
Beshear reports 731 new COVID cases, 25 deaths, 3.4% positivity; mask up, get vaccinated
Gov. Andy Beshear announced 731 new COVID-19 cases in Kentucky, 25 deaths and a positivity rate of 3.40%. “With now…
CVG Airport previews this year’s Spring Break travel season — tips to plan ahead and fly healthy
Spring Break travel season has begun and will last for the next month. The Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG) estimates…
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…
State reports 526 new COVID cases, 13 deaths Sunday — and positivity rate of 4.12%;
The state reported 526 new cases on Sunday and 13 deaths — and a positivity rate of 4.12%. There were…
State reports 1,025 new COVID cases, 25 deaths; 5.56% positivity; continue to wear your mask
Staff report The state reported 1,025 new COVID cases Saturday, 25 deaths and 5.56% positivity rate. One-hundred-ninety of the new…
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…
Beshear reports 1,623 cases, 35 deaths; getting vaccines to everyone; renews mask mandate
Gov. Andy Beshear and other state officials updated Kentuckians on the state’s vaccine rollout and announced the state’s third straight…