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Do US teens have the right to be vaccinated against their parents’ will? It depends on where they live

by Brian Dean Abramson
September 2, 2021

In some states, minors can legally decide for themselves whether they would like to get vaccinated.

Lack of a vaccine mandate becomes competitive advantage in hospital staffing wars

by Lauren Weber
September 1, 2021

As of Aug. 26, about 39% of U.S. hospitals had announced vaccine mandates, according to the American Hospital Association.

If you know someone who’s thinking about taking horse dewormer to fight COVID, please pass this along to them

by Al Cross
September 1, 2021

The Food and Drug Administration, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the National Institutes of Health have warned against using ivermectin to treat COVID-19.

Bowling Green-based refugee resettlement agency expecting 200 Afghans

by Lisa Autry
September 1, 2021

The Afghan refugees were thoroughly vetted before being allowed to work with U.S. troops, and will undergo a second round of vetting at military camps in Virginia, Wisconsin, and Texas before being resettled in local communities.

Ky. lawmakers preparing for special session on coronavirus

by Ryland Barton
September 1, 2021

Both the governor and Republican leaders of the legislature say they are negotiating when to call the session and what policies to propose, including whether to renew the official state of emergency for the pandemic.

School district receives $10 million vocational grant

by Jennifer P. Brown
September 1, 2021

The facilities grant will be used for construction of a new consolidated high school.

Christian County Health Department reports 6 new COVID-19 deaths

by Jennifer P. Brown
September 1, 2021

Five of the six recent deaths were among people who had not received a COVID-19 vaccination.

Murray hospital reaches capacity for ICU beds, ventilators amid COVID-19 surge

by Dustin Wilcox
September 1, 2021

The Murray-Calloway County Hospital announced on Monday that it’s continuing to offer critical care and ventilator usage in “nontraditional care locations” as part of its “disaster plans.”

COVID-19 deaths, infection rates in Ky. prisons among nation’s worst

by Jared Bennett
September 1, 2021

Kentucky's COVID prison infection rate of nearly 80% is among the worst in the nation.

Martinrea plans expansion, will create 33 new jobs

by Jennifer P. Brown
August 31, 2021

The company will receive up to $750,000 in tax incentives if it meets the employment targets from the state.

McConnell keeps urging COVID-19 shots but avoids comments on others’ work

by Kentucky Health News
August 31, 2021

McConnell told reporters that "money is not the problem" when it comes to dealing with the pandemic, including the most recent surge in hospitalizations, pointing to the most recent $1.9 trillion rescue plan passed earlier this year. Instead, he said, "The reluctance of people to get vaccinated is the problem."

Health department adds Pfizer to COVID-19 vaccines it administers

by Jennifer P. Brown
August 30, 2021

Vaccines are administered on Tuesdays and Thursdays at the health department.