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 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.
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.
Coronavirus response: How the week unfolded in Kentucky by Kentucky Health News March 14, 2020 National emergency declaration will help, governor says; athletic tournaments canceled; state's first coronavirus patient goes home
Internet service provider policies on data caps and speed will affect many working and studying from home by The Rural Blog March 13, 2020 AT&T is one company that is suspending broadband data caps for home internet customers until further notice.
State releases coronavirus guidelines for individuals and communities by Jennifer P. Brown March 13, 2020 A state website also provides daily updates on the number of people in Kentucky being treated for COVID-19.
Beshear announces wage replacement for first-responders affected by coronavirus by Ryland Barton March 13, 2020 Some first-responders have already been quarantined, the governor said.
Kentucky House passes bill making it a crime to intimidate sports referees by Ryland Barton March 12, 2020 Supporters say it would help curtail cases of violence and intimidation at sporting events around the state.
Comer introduces bill to protect school lunches during coronavirus outbreak by WKMS March 12, 2020 The bill allows flexibility for meals depending on the availability of ingredients.
