Day: August 31, 2020
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Sunday’s new-case report gives state largest one-week total; health commissioner again urges safe behavior next weekend
Plantings in the Floral Clock, to the west of the State Capitol and the Capitol Annex (at left) reflect Gov. Andy Beshear’s “Team Kentucky” slogan for fighting the novel coronavirus. (Photo...
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Nursing homes say they need more help from the state; their residents have accounted for 58.6% of covid-19 deaths in Ky.
WKYT-TV image —– By Melissa Patrick Kentucky Health News As they remain the main sites for deadly infections of the novel coronavirus, Kentucky’s nursing homes are asking for more help...
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State records 825 new cases, 4th highest of pandemic; positive-test rate still below 5%; health chief warns about Derby Week
Kentucky Health News chart, based on initial reports of daily case numbers, not later adjustments. —– By Al Cross Kentucky Health News The spread of the coronavirus continued to accelerate...
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State’s positive-test rate stays below 5% for the fourth day this week, while daily new-case numbers remain on a slow uptick
Kentucky School Boards Association map shows compliance with governor’s request. Butler County should be in orange, and in some blue districts, school boards have authorized superintendents to start in-person classes before Sept....