Health

Oct. 11 through 17 marked the sixth week in a row Christian County was in the White House Coronavirus Task Force’s red zone.

LaRue County announced it was moving back to complete virtual learning for the second time, and Jefferson County school officials said students won't return to in-person classes next week as planned.

For most people and their families, there should be no cost. Required by the Affordable Care Act, most health-insurance plans automatically cover the entire cost of the flu vaccination. Medicare and Medicaid plans also cover the cost. For those without insurance, the pharmacy cost of the flu shot will range between $20 to $70.

A former palliative care nurse practitioner and nursing school teacher will lead the webinar.

Residents with low incomes in eight states, including Kentucky, "consumed significantly greater amounts of fruits and vegetables, and improved several other shopping and nutrition-related behaviors" after they participated in the U.S. Department of Agriculture 's SNAP-Ed program.

The seven-day average broke 900 on Sunday and has remained above it, peaking at 920 on Tuesday.

To get a sense of how easy it is to put yourself at risk outdoors, look at crowd photos from the White House Rose Garden event on Sept. 26.

Kentucky officials announced Wednesday the state will make one-time grants to licensed child care facilities and certified homes in an effort to keep the centers open.

Walking is a way of getting the mind moving and gaining some control during a time when many people have lost control in different parts of life as a result of the coronavirus.

Deviating from his typical practice, Gov. Andy Beshear provided an update Sunday after the state "shattered" the previous weekly record, which was just set last week.

The latest numbers continue a trend of escalation that began almost four weeks ago, shortly after the Labor Day weekend.

Twenty-four of the 25 people who've died locally from COVID-19 have had underlying health conditions. Hoptown Chronicle explores what those conditions have been and why it's important.