COVID-19

The governor says Kentucky is preparing to hire more than 700 people to help with contract tracing.

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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