COVID-19 Archives

Trendline for new cases of coronavirus remains up, but Beshear says cases at 2 Louisville facilities skew the numbers

by Al Cross
May 17, 2020

Kentucky's retail stores are slated to open despite federal guidelines that say such reopenings shouldn't occur unless there is a downward trajectory in newly reported COVID-19 cases.

Coronavirus deaths and hospitalizations are trending down, governor says

by WKMS
May 16, 2020

The state reported 244 new cases of COVID-19 and two deaths related to the virus.

Most state parks will reopen June 1 as part of plan to get Kentucky’s economy going and provide in-state recreation for residents

by Jennifer P. Brown
May 16, 2020

Lake Barkley State Resort Park will remain closed as it provides housing for first-responders during the coronavirus outbreak.

For third day, no new coronavirus cases reported in Christian County

by Jennifer P. Brown
May 16, 2020

The state had 252 new cases, bringing the total to 7,444 since the start of the outbreak.

US Army Corps of Engineers reopening campgrounds it manages in Kentucky

by Rachel Collins
May 15, 2020

Areas include Lake Barkley, Lake Cumberland, Laurel River Lakes and Martins Fork Lake in Kentucky.

Poll finds pandemic has made more Americans long for a rural life

by The Rural Blog
May 15, 2020

Older Americans are more likely than younger ones to wish for a rural life in light of the coronavirus outbreak.

No new COVID-19 cases in Christian County for second consecutive day; Kentucky has 2 deaths

by Jennifer P. Brown
May 14, 2020

The state reported 199 new cases of the respiratory disease caused by the novel coronavirus.

Pandemic has made telehealth necessary, easier to get, and likelier to continue

by Melissa Patrick
May 14, 2020

Public health officials are applauding the federal government’s efforts to expand telehealth during the coronavirus pandemic — and predicting its uptick will continue long after the crisis is over.

No increase in COVID-19 cases for Christian County; state reports 227 new cases and 5 deaths

by Jennifer P. Brown
May 13, 2020

Number of recovered cases climbs to 80, with 14 cases still active.

Beshear says Bowling Green hotspot may be a glimpse of the future

by Test and Eric Umansky
May 13, 2020

In Warren County, there were 72 newly confirmed cases of COVID-19, and 14 of those are children.

Oak Grove added to health department’s temporary sites for COVID-19 testing

by Jennifer P. Brown
May 13, 2020

Two test days are slated in Oak Grove. There is no charge to be tested, and any Kentucky resident may be tested.

City plans to open up offices, facilities over a period of weeks; public will be required to wear masks to enter buildings

by Jennifer P. Brown
May 12, 2020

Many city employees will continue to work from home to ensure space for social distancing in offices. Those working in offices will be restricted from sharing meals and congregating in common areas.