Health

Kentucky hospitals have said they are losing $20.4 million a day because they can't do elective procedures.

Residents and employees of 53 Kentucky nursing homes have tested positive for COVID-19. Hopkins is the only county adjoining Christian County that has reported cases.

Law enforcement in Grayson County had to deal with at least 200 complaints over the weekend that stemmed from false information.

Local officials also urged residents to complete their 2020 Census form.

The pandemic likely has plateaued in Kentucky, but it is still deadly, especially in long-term care facilities, the governor said.

Statewide, 59 of 154 deaths from the coronavirus have occurred in long-term care facilities.

Statewide six deaths were reported, pushing the total in Kentucky to 154.

The lodge has 135 rooms. It will be available for COVID-19 patients who are able to care for themselves.

The greatest obstacle may be getting the materials that are needed to expand testing to people who aren't showing symptoms of the covid-19 disease.

Statewide, 206 newly confirmed cases of the respiratory disease were reported Saturday.

The governor and acting Health Secretary Eric Friedlander said the biggest challenge in Kentucky and the nation is in nursing homes and other long-term-care facilities.

Data from the tech company show a sharp increase in social distancing in Christian County during the week of March 15.