Health Archives

Christian County’s coronavirus total increases to 147 with 33 active cases and 111 people who have recovered from the virus

by Jennifer P. Brown
June 8, 2020

In the first eight days of June, the county recorded 22 new cases. That is approximately 15% of the total number of cases since the start of the coronavirus outbreak in mid-March. The only other period with more cases locally was April 1-8, when 33 cases were reported.

Health experts give advice on teaching children how to wear a mask

June 8, 2020

Adults should model wearing a face mask to help normalize the mask and familiarize the child with what a mask looks like when put on the face.

Christian County’s coronavirus total continues a steady increase

by Jennifer P. Brown
June 8, 2020

In the week between May 31 and June 6, the number of Christian County’s COVID-19 cases increased by 23.

Beshear announces most COVID-19 cases in more than a month

by Melissa Patrick
June 6, 2020

After two weeks of general decline, the state began seeing rises in cases May 29, when 283 were reported. Including that day, seven of the last nine days have had case numbers higher than 213.

Ky. coronavirus cases still up Friday, including the death of another health care worker; how do we safely hug?

by Melissa Patrick
June 6, 2020

While as of Thursday Kentucky was one of only six states that met basic federal criteria to reopen its economy safely, the state's number of cases and rate of transmission are up.

County health director urges coronavirus protections at public demonstrations; 19 new cases confirmed in past week

by Jennifer P. Brown
June 6, 2020

The majority of people who tested positive for COVID-19 in the past week had recently participated in a gathering or had been in a congregate setting, said County Health Director Kayla Bebout.

COVID-19 cases continue to rise in Kentucky; governor touches on many topics: testing, politics, schools, health disparities, etc.

by Melissa Patrick
June 5, 2020

Kentucky briefly celebrated a two-week downward trajectory in new cases just last week, but starting May 28 the number jumped to 283, and for five of the last seven days the case numbers have been over 213.

Christian County’s coronavirus cases increase by 4

by Jennifer P. Brown
June 5, 2020

As of Thursday, there were 24 active cases and 108 recovered, the health department reported

Hopkins County infant dies from coronavirus complications

by Dalton York
June 4, 2020

Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear and state Public Health Commissioner Steven Stack said the virus was unlikely to be the primary factor resulting in the child’s death, but reporting methodologies mandate the case be listed as a coronavirus death.

Beshear defends actions to control virus as trendline keeps going up

by Melissa Patrick
June 3, 2020

Health Commissioner Steven Stack pointed to the percentage of tests that find infection. Over the last two weeks, that number has declined to about 4%. The goal is 3%.

Health department reports 5 newly confirmed coronavirus cases

by Jennifer P. Brown
June 3, 2020

As of Wednesday, the county's case total was 131 with 25 active cases, the health department reported.

Christian County COVID-19 cases increase by 1; 20 active cases confirmed

by Julia Hunter
June 2, 2020

Of Christian County's 126 total cases, 20 are active and 103 are recovered. The county has had three COVID-19 related deaths.