COVID-19

The move, which coincides with the end of the mask mandate he started 11 months ago, marks the turning of a page.

As the remaining capacity limits of the pandemic are lifted later this month, some local church leaders reflect on the unprecedented challenges that social distancing brought to their communities.

The clinics are planned at Founders Square, the Housing Authority of Hopkinsville and two predominantly Black churches.

You wake up with a runny nose and a sore throat. In the past year, your mind would have immediately jumped to COVID-19. But if you are already fully vaccinated, you might wonder: Should I still get tested for COVID-19?

USDA Secretary Tom Vilsack is one of the presenters at a free, online summit on how employers can help improve the rate of COVID-19 vaccinations in their communities.

The country's vaccination rate has fallen sharply from more than 3 million shots a day in early April to 1.62 million.

Several key metrics suggest that it could be time to have the conversation about when the coronavirus pandemic will be over.

Customers at Hopkinsville's largest retail department store and grocery had varied reactions to changes in the state's coronavirus mask requirements.

Most government office buildings will not longer require masks or temperature checks.

There is no rush unless a bad variant arises, experts say, noting that children under 12 are rarely hospitalized with COVID-19.

Clinics are planned for May 26 in Oak Grove and Crofton. Appointments are not required.

Beginning Thursday, May 27, the health department will administer the Moderna and Johnson & Johnson vaccines one day a week by appointment at its Canton Street facility.