Health

The governor urged Kentuckians to "not be the exception that doesn't honor the sacrifice of others."

As of Friday, March 20, officials believe 63 cases of COVID-19 have been confirmed in Kentucky.

Officials believe the woman could have been exposed to the virus when she attended a church service in Murray.

Nearly half of Kentuckians are considered at risk of serious illness if they were to get COVID-19.

Utilities ordered to suspend cutting off services for non-payment and to stop late-payment fees.

Schools on the Army installation are closed at least until the end of March.

Many if not most Kentucky churches held services, despite Beshear's call several days earlier to cancel them.

The governor said he may have to order large bars and restaurants to close.

The number of confirmed COVID-19 cases in the state rose to 18. A newly identified victim in Nelson County, a 53-year-old man, is confined to his home after refusing to self-isolate.

National emergency declaration will help, governor says; athletic tournaments canceled; state's first coronavirus patient goes home