Health

Beshear acknowledged that no one likes wearing masks, but said that as we move forward, it will be important to wear them for short periods from time to time as cases surge.

Although the disease is currently spreading almost exclusively among men who have sex with men, some cases are turning up in other populations.

The patient’s test results have been sent to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention for confirmation.

The Foundation for a Healthy Kentucky is looking for input from lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer Kentuckians about health care.

“Up to date” means you’ve received all COVID-19 vaccine and booster doses that you are eligible to receive.

Kentucky's COVID-19 incidence rate ranks eighth among the states, with a 45% increase in cases in the last 14 days. 

The 988 system does not use geo-location yet, so Kentuckians who call 988 will be routed to the closest regional call center based on their area code and the phone exchange.

The rate doesn't include at-home tests.

The Ohio Valley has become an expanse where abortions are either outlawed, heavily restricted, or hanging in the balance of local courts.

The number of disease-carrying ticks and their habitats is expanding year by year.

Nationwide, deaths associated with alcohol, drugs and suicide, called "deaths of despair," took the lives of 186,763 Americans in 2020, a 20% increase from 2019.