State officials are urging — and in some case begging — everyone who is eligible for the vaccine to get it so Kentucky can achieve herd immunity against COVID-19.
Molly Duke is among more than 6,000 Christian County residents who have contracted COVID-19 since the pandemic began a year ago. She was hospitalized and in rehab for eight weeks.
The health department, which operates a regional vaccine distribution site at the James E. Bruce Convention Center, is not yet accepting appointment requests for individuals who fall within other categories of Phase 1C.
As the region awaits the next wave of snow, several agencies and businesses will remain closed Wednesday because of hazardous driving conditions created by snow and ice at the start of the week.
Officials warned residents they shouldn't try to travel, and the Salvation Army prepared to offer shelter to people needing a warm place during the storm.
