Hopkinsville’s YMCA, movie theater and salons must close by Jennifer P. Brown March 17, 2020 The temporary closures were ordered to help reduce the spread of COVID-19, the respiratory disease caused by the coronavirus.
Dollar General, other retailers, to allow ‘senior hours’ during coronavirus pandemic by Jennifer P. Brown March 17, 2020 Major grocery chains such as Kroger and Walmart are reducing store hours for cleaning and restocking.
3 more COVID-19 cases confirmed in Kentucky by Kentucky Health News March 17, 2020 Utilities ordered to suspend cutting off services for non-payment and to stop late-payment fees.
Governor pushes Kentucky’s primary election to June 23 by Kentucky Health News March 17, 2020 Secretary of State Michael Adams said the measure buys the state time to respond to the epidemic before voters line up.
Fort Campbell soldiers may not travel more than 80 miles from post; commander outlines other coronavirus measures by Liam Niemeyer March 17, 2020 Schools on the Army installation are closed at least until the end of March.
Beshear: Child care centers must close by end of day Friday by Ryland Barton March 17, 2020 The governor also said all in-person services from state government would cease by the end of Tuesday.
Hopkinsville restaurants, bars preparing for quick closure; owners scramble to adjust but must lay off some workers by Jennifer P. Brown March 16, 2020 The Mixer, a new restaurant downtown, had to lay off most of its 26 employees. They will be eligible for unemployment benefits.
Beshear to close bars, limit restaurants to delivery, takeout and drive-through; Kentucky has first COVID-19 death by Kentucky Health News March 16, 2020 It remains unclear when large-scale testing will be available in Kentucky; each time the state has received a timeline, it has been extended.
Two main fronts in fighting the new coronavirus in Kentucky are a familiar pair: Saturday night and Sunday morning by Al Cross March 16, 2020 Many if not most Kentucky churches held services, despite Beshear's call several days earlier to cancel them.
City closing municipal center and other facilities, including sportsplex, until at least March 30 by Jennifer P. Brown March 16, 2020 Business with the city can be conducted at the tax office's drive-thru window or by calling city hall at 270-887-4000.
CDC urges against gatherings of more than 50 people; Gov. Beshear notes a Harrison Co. church directly linked to 2 cases of COVID-19 by Jennifer P. Brown March 16, 2020 The governor said he may have to order large bars and restaurants to close.
Day cares to make plans to close on 72-hour notice; Nelson Co. man under sheriff’s watch for isolation; no elective surgeries after March 18 by Kentucky Health News March 15, 2020 The number of confirmed COVID-19 cases in the state rose to 18. A newly identified victim in Nelson County, a 53-year-old man, is confined to his home after refusing to self-isolate.
