Health

The number of people recovering from the respiratory disease continues to increase at a faster pace than confirmation of new infections.

Reopenings may not fit guidelines, but the governor says plateau and other states' trends forecast a decline in May

A staff member at Outwood, the group home in norther Christian County, has tested positive.

Two types of coverings can be made without a sewing machine, using materials most people already have at home.

Beshear, during his daily briefing, said his order did not single out churches.

The governor announced 10 rules businesses must follow under the state's Healthy at Work plan.

In Kentucky, at least 200 workers in meatpacking plants have been infected, and one worker has died.

At least one plant in Western Kentucky is set to close April 30 to May 3 for deep cleaning and to prepare for better social distancing among workers.

Locally, people who have recovered from the disease outnumber active confirmed cases.

No one in state government has ever had to reopen an economy, Gov. Andy Beshear said.

Protesters could be heard outside the Capitol building as the governor gave his daily coronavirus briefing.

The state and the Christian County Health Department are testing at Tie Breaker Park. Testing is also available at Trigg County Primary Care Clinic in Cadiz.