COVID-19 Archives

Governor and health commissioner say they look at data models to guide their decisions, but ‘don’t have something to share’

by Al Cross
May 2, 2020

In some other states, governors give considerable attention to two statistical models used to track the spread of the virus, but Beshear and Health Commissioner Steven Stack are keeping to themselves whatever models they are using.

Downtown ice cream parlor reopens for the season with a new way to serve customers

by Jennifer P. Brown
May 2, 2020

Owners Heather and Jason Lowery installed a small pass-through window to serve customers as a precaution against spreading the coronavirus.

Mayor outlines proposed $38.56M budget that includes uncertainty because of coronavirus impact on tax income

by Jennifer P. Brown
May 2, 2020

The city projects payroll tax revenue will decline about $1 million in the last three months of this fiscal year and be down $1.3 million next fiscal year.

Beshear calls out Perdue Farms for being uncooperative after virus outbreak at plant; restaurants say they’re being ignored

by Kentucky Health News
May 2, 2020

The Kentucky Restaurant Association says it submitted a proposal for reopening restaurants April 24, but hadn't heard back from Beshear.

Got Derby plans? The Kentucky Historical Society has a special video that will stream Saturday morning

by Jennifer P. Brown
May 1, 2020

Viewers will see some of the historical society's Derby-related collections, and Gov. Andy Beshear will offer a message.

Christian County’s number of COVID-19 cases increases by 2

by Jennifer P. Brown
April 30, 2020

The number of people recovering from the respiratory disease continues to increase at a faster pace than confirmation of new infections.

Reopenings may not fit guidelines, but Beshear says plateau and other states’ trends forecast a decline in May

by Kentucky Health News
April 30, 2020

Reopenings may not fit guidelines, but the governor says plateau and other states' trends forecast a decline in May

State budget help will come, says McConnell, but with conditions

by Ryland Barton
April 30, 2020

Legal experts say that allowing states to declare bankruptcy would likely be challenged for violating the U.S. Constitution.

County infections at 89; recovered cases are more than double the number still ill

by Jennifer P. Brown
April 29, 2020

A staff member at Outwood, the group home in norther Christian County, has tested positive.

Beshear starts saying what businesses can open when; study says Ky. shutdown saved 2,000 lives

by Kentucky Health News
April 29, 2020

On May 20, retail may re-open and churches may hold in-person services, both at reduced capacity.

Here’s how to make a face covering at home with material you already have

by Jennifer P. Brown
April 29, 2020

Two types of coverings can be made without a sewing machine, using materials most people already have at home.

Health department complaints allege Louisville meatpacking plant failed to protect workers

by Liam Niemeyer
April 29, 2020

The Louisville Metro Public Health Department received complaints in early April that employees were concerned the company was not doing enough to protect them.