COVID-19 Archives

Making the transition back to our pre-pandemic lives

by Jennifer P. Brown
May 16, 2021

As we work through this in-between stage for coronavirus masks and social distancing, being gracious about each individual's unique choices will help move our community forward, writes Hoptown Chronicle editor Jennifer P. Brown.

Murray State lifts mask mandate for fully vaccinated individuals

by Dustin Wilcox
May 14, 2021

Murray State University announced Friday that fully vaccinated individuals will no longer be required to wear a mask or physically distance on campus.

Poll found Kentuckians were sharply divided over mandated vaccinations

by Melissa Patrick
May 14, 2021

The poll, taken Feb. 11 to March 12, found 47% of Kentucky adults said it was a good idea to require school children to be vaccinated before in-person schooling, and 50% said it was a bad idea.

Beshear: Ky. will follow CDC guidance easing mask use

by Jennifer P. Brown
May 13, 2021

People who are fully vaccinated against COVID-19 do not need to wear a mask in most indoor and outdoor settings, the CDC said.

FDA expands Pfizer vaccine approval for children ages 12 to 15

by Jennifer P. Brown
May 11, 2021

The vaccine is available at Walgreens in Hopkinsville and at nine pharmacies in Clarksville, Tennessee.

Ag Commissioner Quarles calls for Kentucky re-opening date

by Ryland Barton
May 6, 2021

Quarles, a Republican, is in his second term as agriculture commissioner and has been one of Democratic Gov. Andy Beshear’s chief critics throughout the pandemic.

Incentives may help counter COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy in Kentucky

by Edie Greenberg
May 3, 2021

Public health officials in the region say vaccinating everyone remains a challenge, but that incentive programs meant to encourage people to get vaccinated may help the state reach its goals.

Reasons for COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy are many; health experts respond to concerns

by Melissa Patrick
May 1, 2021

Right now the U.S. is not even halfway to herd immunity, and Kentucky is even farther from it, with only 29% of the state's population fully vaccinated and 39% having received at least one dose of a vaccine.

Western Kentucky crisis centers look back on challenging year as abuse rates rise

by Taylor Inman
April 30, 2021

The COVID-19 pandemic affected lives all over the world in many different ways, but one of the most pressing and troubling outcomes is the rising reports of child abuse, domestic abuse and sexual abuse.

Here’s what to expect with at-home, rapid COVID-19 testing

by Hannah Norman
April 28, 2021

Corporate giants and startups alike plan to offer a dizzying array of test options, most costing between $10 and $110. Their screening accuracy varies, as does the way consumers get results.

The shock and reality of catching COVID-19 after being vaccinated

by Steven Findlay
April 19, 2021

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported that at least 5,800 people had fallen ill or tested positive for the coronavirus two weeks or more after they completed both doses of the Pfizer-BioNTech or Moderna vaccine. A total of about 78 million Americans are now fully vaccinated.

Eastern Ky. pastors reassure church members about coronavirus vaccines

by Kentucky Health News
April 15, 2021

About half of Christians in Kentucky identify as evangelicals, a group that polls have shown widespread concerns about getting vaccinated.