Governor confirms 92 news cases and 3 deaths from COVID-19 by Hannah Bullard April 5, 2020 Kentucky has 917 confirmed coronavirus cases, and 76 people are hospitalized with the respiratory disease.
Beshear says drop in flu cases shows social distancing works; says mass gatherings at churches and other places likely kill by Kentucky Health News April 5, 2020 A Lutheran church near Louisville says it will hold services but limit attendance and restrict seating to every other pew.
During coronavirus closure, public library still offering free garden seed packets by Jennifer P. Brown April 4, 2020 The library hopes some of the gardeners will save seeds from their plants at the end of the season and return them to be shared next year.
Walmart to start limiting number of customers inside stores at one time by Sydni Anderson April 4, 2020 Stores will also floor markers to guide customers one-way through aisles.
Beshear projects number of deaths based on compliance rates; plasma from recovered patients helps two critical ones; story tells risks to health workers by Kentucky Health News April 4, 2020 The governor's projects indicate he believes strict compliance with restrictions and social distancing will be need for three months.
12 patients at Jennie Stuart being treated for COVID-19 symptoms; 4 of them are on ventilators by Jennifer P. Brown April 3, 2020 Countywide there are 25 confirmed, active cases of the novel coronavirus.
Dinner church needs community’s help to continue meals given at Aaron McNeil House by Jennifer P. Brown April 3, 2020 The coronavirus pandemic is increasing the need for meals while also disrupting the support needed to keep them going.
Beshear asks schools to stay closed through May 1, releases 186 inmates, orders quarantine for Ky. visitors by Kentucky Health News April 3, 2020 The governor reported 11 new deaths in the state from COVID-19.
Governor confirms at least 3 cases of COVID-19 at Western State Hospital by Jennifer P. Brown April 2, 2020 Christian County has 21 active cases of confirmed COVID-19. There have been no deaths locally from the coronavirus.
Hopkins County judge-executive establishes curfew for minors by WKMS April 2, 2020 The order also bans groups of 10 or more people from congregating in public.
Postal Service may have to shutter by summer without more stimulus funds, warn reps who oversee the program by The Rural Blog April 2, 2020 The Postal Service delivers the largest share of mail and packages in rural areas because private companies like FedEx and UPS find it hard to make a profit there.
HCC extends deadline for scholarship applications; students urged to complete FASFA forms now by Jennifer P. Brown April 2, 2020 Student can apply by visiting the college's website.
