Beshear said he and his family will carry masks with them to the Derby and use them as needed, and that was his advice for others: use a mask if they feel uncomfortable.
In Kentucky 10% of ticks carry a pathogen that cause diseases like Lyme disease, Rocky Mountain spotted fever and alpha-gal, which causes an allergy to red meat.
An infectious diseases specialist reviews the data behind the CDC's latest recommendations for how long people should isolate following a COVID-19 infection or exposure.
Gov. Andy Beshear said Monday that masking in state offices will be optional beginning Tuesday, March 1. But some agencies will still be required to wear them.
The new CDC system ranks the risk to each county as high, medium or low, based on new coronavirus infections, new COVID-19 hospital admissions, and the share of staffed hospital beds occupied by patients with the disease.
“People need to know that if they have had COVID-19 and are struggling mentally, they’re not alone, and they should seek help immediately and without shame,” the study's lead author said.
