Health

More than 250 people have been tested at the installation for coronavirus, the hospital commander said.

Tips from local, state and federal health officials on how to stay safe during the coronavirus outbreak.

As of Wednesday, March 25, five cases have been reported locally. All of them are in self-isolation.

"Everyone needs to act as if they have the virus right now. So, test or no test, we need you to understand you could be spreading it to someone else or you could be getting it from someone else. Stay at home," Surgeon General Jerome Adams said.

The woman had direct contact with a 24-year-old local man who is presumed to have COVID-19.

The order does not apply to grocery stores, pharmacies, banks, gas stations, liquor stores and building supply stores.

Residents are still allowed to pick up carry-out meals from restaurants.

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.

"Breathing has been the worst when I try to do anything except lay in bed, but I’m still able to be home and care for myself. The medication has helped."