Surgeon general: Loneliness poses a public health threat by Melissa Patrick May 5, 2023 America's top public health official warned of the crisis and offered a detailed plan of how to advance social connection.
COVID-19 interrupted Kentucky nursing students’ education by Sarah Ladd April 22, 2023 Kentucky has a well-documented nursing shortage, exacerbated by COVID-19 burnout and an aging worker population.
Long COVID is hurting business; workplace accommodations could help by Casey Quinlan April 17, 2023 Allowing employees with long COVID to have flexible hours and work from home are just two ways companies can help accommodate the millions of workers still suffering from symptoms.
On third anniversary of COVID-19 arrival in Kentucky, virus continues to infect and kill by Kentucky Health News March 8, 2023 The state attributed 13 more deaths to COVID-19 last week, down from 39 the week prior.
FDA advisory committee votes unanimously in favor of a one-shot COVID-19 vaccine approach by Matthew Woodruff January 29, 2023 Here are answers from immunologist Matthew Woodruff to five big questions about the FDA's single-shot vaccine decision.
State public health chief still seeking more COVID vaccinations by Stu Johnson January 10, 2023 In Kentucky, just 40% of individuals 65 and older have received the bivalent booster that helps protect against the most receive variants.
New COVID cases in Kentucky jumped 40% last week by Al Cross December 27, 2022 Kentucky's increase in new COVID-19 cases over the last two weeks ranks second among all states.
Large study confirms COVID-19 shots provide much more protection than natural immunity by Kentucky Health News December 20, 2022 The vaccine gave all age groups significantly more protection against death, hospitalizations and emergency department visits.
White House again offering free at-home COVID rapid test kits by Jennifer Shutt December 18, 2022 Each household may order four free COVID-19 tests.
CDC lists Kentucky as ‘very-high’ for flu-like illnesses by Al Cross December 12, 2022 The flu has killed at least 29 Kentuckians this season. Meanwhile, deaths from COVID-19 going up.
Congress on track to scrap Pentagon’s COVID-19 vaccine mandate in defense bill by Jennifer Shutt December 7, 2022 Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell said during a floor speech Wednesday that the mandate "undermined readiness and hurt retention."
COVID-19 booster rates in nursing homes lag, especially among staff by Melissa Patrick October 16, 2022 It's an issue that is especially prominent among nursing home staff and in Kentucky, where the rate is among the lowest in the nation.
