COVID-19 Archives

Kentucky Supreme Court upholds Beshear’s coronavirus orders

by Ryland Barton
November 12, 2020

Several business owners filed the lawsuit, and Attorney General Daniel Cameron joined a a plaintiff. Justice Lisabeth Hughes wrote on behalf of the court, saying that the governor did have the power to issue emergency executive orders.

People, get ready: How to treat your case of preparedness fever

by Donna Kallner
November 9, 2020

COVID-19 closures and supply chain failures have sharpened concerns about food security and more. Rural areas were not spared from the worries.

Share of Kentuckians testing positive for virus jumps again, to 7.24%

by Al Cross
November 8, 2020

The past week marked the most coronavirus cases for a single week in Kentucky since the pandemic began.

Positive COVID-19 case closes courthouse

by Jennifer P. Brown
November 8, 2020

This marks the third time a positive case has forced all or part of the courthouse to close.

A COVID-19 vaccine trial underway in Kentucky wants volunteers

by Corinne Boyer
November 6, 2020

The research teams say this stage of the trial means the vaccine has been through testing that makes it safer for broader use. Specifically, they're looking for people at high risk for the virus.

Personal COVID-19 stories help explain why health department needs community’s support, cooperation

by Kayla Bebout
November 6, 2020

Behind every coronavirus number and statistic, there is a real person affected by the pandemic.

Hopkinsville Parks and Recreation halting most indoor activities

by Hoptown Chronicle
November 5, 2020

Christian County's status as a "red zone" county prompted the changes.

Scourges, miracle drugs and a ‘vaccine for society’

by Dee Davis
November 5, 2020

For people who did not live through the polio era, it was a time of explicit fear. Everyone knew FDR had been a victim, and everyone knew victims.

CCPS suspends extracurricular activities, most sports through Nov. 20

by Julia Hunter
November 4, 2020

Football, which is the only athletic program actively competing, will be given the opportunity to finish out the season.

Tennessee and Kansas studies show masks slow spread of virus

by Kentucky Health News
November 1, 2020

A Vanderbilt study compared hospitalizations from counties with mask requirements and those without.

Fauci and former FDA boss pan Trump’s virus work, statements

by Kentucky Health News
November 1, 2020

Dr. Scott Gottlieb, a former FDA commissioner, said on CBS's "Face the Nation" that Trump is wrong to say that the country is "rounding the corner" on the pandemic.

West Kentucky utility companies work with customers ahead of moratorium ending

by Scottlynn Ballard
October 31, 2020

The Kentucky Public Service Commission originally planned to lift the moratorium Oct. 20, but on Oct. 19, Gov. Andy Beshear extended that deadline to Nov. 6.