Beshear implores Kentuckians to stay home; says Hopkins County church revival was a site of spread by Melissa Patrick April 2, 2020 The governor read from a Hopkins County Health Department document to paint a grim picture of what can happen when Kentuckians don't practice social distancing.
Christian County’s confirmed number of COVID-19 cases increases to 20 by Jennifer P. Brown April 1, 2020 One of the cases is reportedly a patient at Western State Hospital in Hopkinsville.
Citing financial uncertainty, state legislators to consider short budget by Ryland Barton April 1, 2020 Kentucky is bracing for a hit in the amount of money it collects from sales and income taxes, which make up more than 75 percent of state revenues.
Census 2020 up and running despite coronavirus outbreak; residents can respond online, by phone or through mail by Jennifer P. Brown April 1, 2020 Census officials say the online questionnaire takes about 10 minutes to complete.
Job losses reveal impact of coronavirus on local economy by Jennifer P. Brown April 1, 2020 Supply chain disruptions have hit industrial jobs, and state-ordered closures and restrictions are affecting retail, restaurant and service work.
Worst day yet: 114 cases, 7 deaths; Beshear says Kentuckians are buying in, but police say crowds still a problem in Louisville by Kentucky Health News April 1, 2020 “Every crowd and gathering is an opportunity for the coronavirus to spread," the governor said.
Officials: Hopkins County a ‘hotbed’ of virus; it’s up to community to stop it by Rachel Collins March 31, 2020 The county's number of confirmed cases climbed from two to 26 in five days.
Christian County has six newly confirmed cases of COVID-19; one patient hospitalized at Jennie Stuart by Jennifer P. Brown March 31, 2020 A new lab under contract to process COVID-19 tests for Jennie Stuart Medical Center and its Express Lab is providing results within 72 hours.
Public library extends closure through April; online resources still available by Jennifer P. Brown March 31, 2020 The earliest possible date the library could reopen is May 4.
Between 15,000 and 21,000 in Kentucky have been tested for COVID-19, Beshear estimates by Kentucky Health News March 31, 2020 Students who have volunteered to help with care in Kentucky include 342 medical students, 210 nursing students, 43 pharmacy students and 53 others.
Beshear wants Kentuckians to not travel out of state; signs executive order with some exceptions by Jennifer P. Brown March 30, 2020 There were 42 newly identified COVID-19 cases and two deaths from the disease.
First person diagnosed with COVID-19 in Christian County has no symptoms after 14 days of self-isolation; 2 additional cases identified by Jennifer P. Brown March 30, 2020 The two newly identified cases are women, ages 54 and 62.
