Health Archives

Problems with long haul COVID threaten military career of 28-year-old Ft. Campbell soldier

by Rhonda Miller
July 18, 2021

For thousands of people in Kentucky, the highly effective COVID-19 vaccines have allowed life to return to mostly normal. But for “long haulers” like Army Staff Sgt. Noah Cole, who contracted COVID before vaccines were widely available, the devastating impact on his health threatens to destroy his dream of a military career.

Kentucky recommends masks for unvaccinated in schools

by Al Cross
July 17, 2021

Health officials also say masks for everyone should be considered in schools with low vaccination rates or where there's an inability to monitor the vaccine status students and staff.

Daily new COVID-19 cases hit a two-month high

by Al Cross
July 14, 2021

At the current vaccination rate, it will be early December before 70% of Kentuckians are immunized.

Delta variant confirmed in Christian County

by Julia Hunter
July 11, 2021

It was one of 26 identified by the state as of Thursday.

Virus activity in Kentucky picking up as the more contagious Delta variant spreads across the country

by Al Cross
June 30, 2021

The Delta variant has hospitalized many younger people in rural areas of some other states, including Missouri.

Kayla Bebout leaving Christian County Health Department

by Jennifer P. Brown
June 29, 2021

The county health director announced her plans to resign during a health board meeting Monday. Her role during the pandemic made Bebout one of the county's most visible public officials.

McConnell continues to promote shots as daily vaccinations in Ky. fluctuate around 10,000

by Al Cross
June 29, 2021

Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell, who had polio as a child, urged Kentuckians to take the COVID-19 vaccine — a protection that wasn't offered against the pandemic of his childhood until decades later.

‘Functionally 100%’ of new coronavirus cases this month among unvaccinated Kentuckians

by Al Cross
June 25, 2021

Making what they called the best argument for vaccination against the coronavirus, state officials said Thursday that only 0.08% of recent virus cases in Kentucky were among people who hadn't received at least one dose of a COVID-19 vaccine.

‘Goat yoga’ brings quirky fun to Western Kentucky

by Dustin Wilcox
June 25, 2021

The phenomenon — where traditional yoga performed alongside baby goats — is popping up across Western Kentucky, including locations in Hopkinsville, Oak Grove, Pembroke and Crofton, as well as Clarksville, Tennessee.

Black and Hispanic Americans suffer most in biggest US decline in life expectancy since WWII

by Liz Szabo
June 24, 2021

In addition to killing 600,000 individuals in the United States and afflicting an estimated 3.4 million or more with persistent symptoms, the COVID-19 pandemic threatens the health of vulnerable people devastated by the loss of jobs, homes and opportunities for the future.

Ticks thrive in Kentucky climate and habitats

by Melissa Patrick
June 22, 2021

Experts offer advice on how to avoid tick-borne illnesses.

Kentucky ranks 37th in well-being of children, recent report shows

by Melissa Patrick
June 21, 2021

The annual Kids Count Data Book on children's well-being again ranks Kentucky 37th in the nation for the overall well-being of its children.