COVID-19 Archives

July 26 federal report said that in most of Ky., nursing-home visits should stop, and obese, diabetics, hypertensive should stay home

by Al Cross
August 2, 2020

The report recommends that public officials "Ensure that all business retailers and personal services require masks," something that is not being done in much of the state, if anecdotal reports of limited mask wearing and enforcement in many businesses are indicative.

New coronavirus case numbers and 7-day average drop below 600; positive-test rate declines for third day but remains above 5%

by Kentucky Health News
August 1, 2020

"Facial coverings work. They are our best chance of saving lives and protecting the health of our people, ensuring our economy can stay open, and getting our kids back in school." — Gov. Andy Beshear

Christian County has most cases of COVID-19 for a single week

by Jennifer P. Brown
August 1, 2020

The health department reported 17 new cases Saturday, pushing the week's total to 101.

Kentucky restauranteurs ask McConnell for lifeline in coronavirus bill

by Ryland Barton
August 1, 2020

Central Kentucky chef Ouita Michel, who owns eight restaurants, is lobbying Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell to include a $120 billion package for restaurant support in the next coronavirus bill.

New coronavirus cases rise for 5th day in Ky.; COVID-19 patients’ use of ICU beds spikes; positive-test rate declines a bit

by Test and Eric Umansky
July 31, 2020

The 5.43% test positivity rate was slightly under the daily average for the week so far, 5.51%, and notably under the 5.81% reported Wednesday. Last week, the rate rose above 5% for the first time since testing became generally available.

Installation begins for rail-trail pedestrian bridge that will span Country Club Lane and LaFayette Road

by Jennifer P. Brown
July 31, 2020

The bridge is part of Phase II of the greenway expansion on the city’s rail-trail. The 1.7 mile expansion will extend the greenway from the Pardue Lane Trailhead to the area of Foston Chapel Road near Eagle Way.

Health department reports 19 new cases of virus; total now 558

by Jennifer P. Brown
July 31, 2020

The total includes 181 active cases and 371 people who were classified as having recovered from the coronavirus, in addition to six deaths.

Comer discusses stimulus packages, his new ranking position in House

by Hannah Bullard
July 31, 2020

Comer said many college students were not included in the last wave of stimulus checks. He called this an “unintended consequence,” and said the likely second wave of stimulus checks will not miss this specific group of the population.

Kentucky universities brace for reopening during pandemic

by Ryland Barton
July 31, 2020

The University of Kentucky plans to test all 30,000 students expected to return for in-person instruction in August with a combination of drive-thru and walk-up testing.

How Kentucky’s contact tracing works, via Christian County Health Department

by Sydni Anderson
July 30, 2020

Direct contacts are placed under quarantine and have to monitor their symptoms for 14 days — regardless if they receive a negative test in the meantime.

Ky virus cases up, but positive-test rate down; Beshear says mask mandate having effect

by Test and Eric Umansky
July 30, 2020

Beshear said the state remains in "a danger zone, but again with the time to do things right." In a new suggestion, he said businesses could help by letting more of their employees work from home.

Health department reports a 6th death related to COVID-19

by Jennifer P. Brown
July 30, 2020

The deceased was a 65-year-old Black man. A health department spokeswoman said his case was not related to any community clusters or facilities.