COVID-19 Archives

A health care giant sold off dozens of hospitals — but continued suing patients

by Blake Farmer
August 3, 2021

After striking a deal to be sold, Tennova Healthcare-Lebanon sued more than 1,000 patients over the past two years, a WPLN News investigation found. Many of the suits were filed during the pandemic.

As federal eviction moratorium ends, financial assistance available to Kentucky tenants, landlords

by Dustin Wilcox
August 3, 2021

As the federal eviction moratorium expires, regional and state officials are highlighting resources available for tenants and landlords.

School district changes protocol, says masks are now required for teachers, staff

by Jennifer P. Brown
August 2, 2021

In a related announcement, the district has scheduled a COVID-19 clinic for students, parents and community members on Thursday, Aug. 5.

Kentucky hospitals seeing more COVID-19 cases, and more of them in younger people

by Kentucky Health News
August 2, 2021

On June 28, Kentucky hospitals reported 169 patients with COVID-19. On July 30, they reported 625. Hospitalizations began a steep increase on July 15, and are doubling about every 12 days.

Western Kentucky hospitals see uptick in COVID-19 positivity, hospitalizations

by Dustin Wilcox
July 31, 2021

The increase comes as the delta variant spreads across the region and western Kentucky counties report increasing incidence rates of the virus.

Health department sets final vaccination clinics

by Julia Hunter
July 30, 2021

As local health officials shift away from offering clinics, the health department will try alternative outreach efforts.

Beshear calls for universal masking in schools following CDC guidance

by Melissa Patrick
July 30, 2021

Beshear suggested that school districts could be liable for sickness and death if they don't follow CDC guidance that is based on research showing that vaccinated people can acquire the virus and spread it without having symptoms.

Unraveling the mysterious mutations that make delta the most transmissible COVID virus yet

by Liz Szabo
July 29, 2021

At first glance, the mutations in the highly contagious delta variant don’t look that worrisome. But upon further inspection, scientists have discovered new genetic changes that make it more dangerous in many ways. In this piece from Kaiser Health News , Liz Szabo reports on what they've learned so far about how it differs from the original strain of novel coronavirus.

Superintendent Chris Bentzel encourages but won’t require masks in schools

by Jennifer P. Brown
July 28, 2021

The district announced its coronavirus policies for the upcoming school year as health officials nationwide express growing concerns about a surge in COVID-19 cases, including the highly contagious Delta variant.

McConnell will use campaign funds to run pro-vaccine ads

by Al Cross
July 28, 2021

U.S. Sen. Mitch McConnell will use funds from his campaign to run pro-vaccine advertisements on more than 100 radio stations in Kentucky, where just 52% of residents have received at least one dose of the vaccine.

Governor recommends masks for unvaccinated students and adults in schools

by Jennifer P. Brown
July 26, 2021

Christian County Public Schools will announce plans related to COVID-19 and mask recommendations on Tuesday, spokesman John Rittenhouse told Hoptown Chronicle.

Here are answers to frequently asked questions about COVID-19 and the vaccines

by Melissa Patrick
July 26, 2021

Kentuckians who remain unvaccinated against the coronavirus still have unanswered questions about vaccines, some based on facts and others based on myths.