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Christian County Health Department reports 6 new COVID-19 deaths

by Jennifer P. Brown
September 1, 2021

Five of the six recent deaths were among people who had not received a COVID-19 vaccination.

Murray hospital reaches capacity for ICU beds, ventilators amid COVID-19 surge

by Dustin Wilcox
September 1, 2021

The Murray-Calloway County Hospital announced on Monday that it’s continuing to offer critical care and ventilator usage in “nontraditional care locations” as part of its “disaster plans.”

COVID-19 deaths, infection rates in Ky. prisons among nation’s worst

by Jared Bennett
September 1, 2021

Kentucky's COVID prison infection rate of nearly 80% is among the worst in the nation.

McConnell keeps urging COVID-19 shots but avoids comments on others’ work

by Kentucky Health News
August 31, 2021

McConnell told reporters that "money is not the problem" when it comes to dealing with the pandemic, including the most recent surge in hospitalizations, pointing to the most recent $1.9 trillion rescue plan passed earlier this year. Instead, he said, "The reluctance of people to get vaccinated is the problem."

Health department adds Pfizer to COVID-19 vaccines it administers

by Jennifer P. Brown
August 30, 2021

Vaccines are administered on Tuesdays and Thursdays at the health department.

Most Kentucky faith communities still meet in person, many without requiring masks

by Bruce Maples and Melissa Patrick
August 29, 2021

Pastor Vince Farrell at Hopkinsville's Journey Church said things like vaccination can be a touchy subject.

Experts: Food insecurity in rural areas likely to increase in months to come

by Liz Carey
August 29, 2021

As the federal programs enacted in response to the pandemic start to expire, individuals who relied on them for their nutritional needs are faced with an increased risk of food insecurity.

States pull back on COVID data even amid delta surge

by Andy Miller
August 28, 2021

Public health experts are voicing concern about the pullback of COVID-19 data, particularly during a surge in delta cases.

Community recognizes ‘Health Care Heroes’

by Jennifer P. Brown
August 27, 2021

Several groups participated in recognizing employees at the hospital for their work during the pandemic.

School district slates vaccination clinic

by Jennifer P. Brown
August 27, 2021

The second-shot Pfizer clinic is for people who got their first shot from a district clinic on Aug. 5 or 16.

COVID-19 case closes courthouse again

by Jennifer P. Brown
August 26, 2021

After the building is cleaned, officials expect to reopen the courthouse Monday morning.

FDA gives full approval to Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine

by Jennifer P. Brown
August 23, 2021

The approval was seen as a milestone in the fight against the coronavirus pandemic — in part because it could provide reassurance to those who have delayed getting vaccinated.