COVID-19

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.

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

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.”

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

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." 

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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