COVID-19

In Kentucky, just 40% of individuals 65 and older have received the bivalent booster that helps protect against the most receive variants.

Kentucky's increase in new COVID-19 cases over the last two weeks ranks second among all states.

The vaccine gave all age groups significantly more protection against death, hospitalizations and emergency department visits.

Each household may order four free COVID-19 tests.

The flu has killed at least 29 Kentuckians this season. Meanwhile, deaths from COVID-19 going up.

Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell said during a floor speech Wednesday that the mandate "undermined readiness and hurt retention."

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.

Here's what you should know about COVID-19 and updated boosters to prepare for a possible fall or winter surge.

Of this week's new cases, 39% were among Kentuckians 18 and younger.

With the newly formulated COVID-19 booster shot now available and flu season just around the corner, many are wondering if there's an optimal timing for the two shots.

Most deaths are preventable with vaccinations and booster shots.

The bivalent vaccines are formulated to specifically target dominant Omicron subvariants.