COVID-19 Archives

Virus cases still on plateau, but hospitalizations and intensive-care usage are up

by Melissa Patrick
July 6, 2020

The state's daily report said 433 Kentuckians are hospitalized and 109 of them are in intensive care, apparently the most yet. Beshear has said that in addition to maintaining a plateau of new cases, hospitalizations and intensive-care cases are important metrics to watch as the state tries to function during a pandemic.

Ready to cool down? Mobile spray parks with HFD pumper truck might be the answer

by Jennifer P. Brown
July 6, 2020

Park employees will facilitate the mobile spray parks and will ensure social distancing for health and safety.

County’s coronavirus total at 265 with 3 newly confirmed cases of COVID-19

by Jennifer P. Brown
July 5, 2020

Among the county's 96 active cases, 19 were in the youth category of birth to 21 years of age, while 70 were in the age range of 22 to 59.

Pandemic lays bare the starvation of public health departments; Ky. spending per resident fell 32% from 2010 to 2018, story says

by Kentucky Health News
July 5, 2020

The state's non-hospital public-health expenses per resident dropped 32 percent, more than any state but South Carolina and Nevada, which dropped 55 and 33 percent, respectively.

Health experts: Unmasked young people are likely to create a surge in COVID-19 cases in Kentucky

by Al Cross
July 3, 2020

Young people are the least likely to be hospitalized or die from COVID-19, but they can spread it for days without having any symptoms.

Christian County’s coronavirus case total at 262 with 93 active cases

by Jennifer P. Brown
July 3, 2020

The county has recorded 25 newly confirmed cases of COVID-19 since Monday.

Cases, hospitalizations and ICU cases jump; judge blocks limits on day care centers; map rates risk based on recent cases

by Al Cross
July 3, 2020

Kentucky reported 299 new cases of coronavirus Friday, one of the highest daily numbers yet.

Christian County’s coronavirus total increases to 257 with 8 new cases confirmed Thursday

by Jennifer P. Brown
July 3, 2020

According to the health department's daily update, there were 88 active cases and 165 people who had recovered from the virus.

As Lexington cases set a new record, mayor urges mask wearing; Cameron joins Northern Ky. suit attacking Beshear’s restrictions

by Kentucky Health News
July 3, 2020

The state's daily report said 430 people in Kentucky were hospitalized for covid-19, up from 427 the day before. Intensive-care cases remained steady at 73; they have ranged from 61 to 79 in the last three weeks.

Hopkinsville Municipal Center set to reopen; safety guidelines announced for in-person council meetings

by Jennifer P. Brown
July 2, 2020

Everyone entering city hall will be required to wear a face mask and to have a temperature check.

Christian County’s coronavirus case total reaches 249

by Jennifer P. Brown
July 2, 2020

One new case was reported Wednesday, with 84 active cases and 161 people previously diagnosed with COVID-19 who have recovered.

Ky. cases remain stable, as daily number equals 7-day average; AG Cameron trying to join suit against Beshear’s business restrictions

by Melissa Patrick
July 2, 2020

Kentucky's total cases are now up to 15,842 and its death toll is up to 568. The daily report shows that 427 Kentuckians are currently hospitalized, with 73 in intensive care. The hospitalization number continues to rise; it is now the largest since June 11, when it was 514.