Health

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

The program could act as an alarm system when anti-transparency provisions are buried deep in legislation, as has happened in Kentucky.

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

Gov. Andy Beshear asked Kentucky churches to not meet this weekend out of concerns over the coronavirus, but most congregations in Hopkinsville will have their regular services.

A state website also provides daily updates on the number of people in Kentucky being treated for COVID-19.

Some first-responders have already been quarantined, the governor said.

Supporters say it would help curtail cases of violence and intimidation at sporting events around the state.