COVID-19 Archives

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.

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.

Most Kentucky faith communities still meet in person, many without requiring masks

by Bruce Maples and Melissa Patrick
August 29, 2021

Pastor Vince Farrell at Hopkinsville's Journey Church said things like vaccination can be a touchy subject.

States pull back on COVID data even amid delta surge

by Andy Miller
August 28, 2021

Public health experts are voicing concern about the pullback of COVID-19 data, particularly during a surge in delta cases.

MB Roland closes after employee tests positive for COVID-19

by Julia Hunter
August 27, 2021

The distillery will close temporarily following the positive COVID-19 test of an employee.

Community recognizes ‘Health Care Heroes’

by Jennifer P. Brown
August 27, 2021

Several groups participated in recognizing employees at the hospital for their work during the pandemic.

Ky. lawmakers preparing for a special session

by Ryland Barton
August 26, 2021

Republican House Speaker David Osborne said several legislators are reviewing a list of pandemic priorities sent over by the governor, who is the only one with the power to call a special session.

COVID-19 case closes courthouse again

by Jennifer P. Brown
August 26, 2021

After the building is cleaned, officials expect to reopen the courthouse Monday morning.

COVID-19 state of emergency still stands while Beshear, lawmakers negotiate

by Ryland Barton
August 26, 2021

Lawyers for Beshear and GOP Senate President Robert Stivers asked Franklin Circuit Court for 10 days to come up with an agreed plan before the court vacates the ruling.

Transylvania University requiring vaccinations

by Stu Johnson
August 26, 2021

Transy joins a handful of private colleges requiring the vaccine, including Berea College. So far, no public universities in Kentucky are requiring vaccinations.