Day: May 17, 2021
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Positive-test rate for coronavirus in Kentucky declines again, to a level not seen since testing became widely available
Ky. Dept. for Public Health map, relabeled by Ky. Health News; for a larger version, click on it. —– By Al Cross Kentucky Health News The percentage of Kentuckians testing positive for...
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Nursing-home chief: How to know when it’s time to look for one, post-pandemic, and some suggestions on what to look for
By Mary Haynes Nazareth Home President & CEO Most people wouldn’t expect social media, virtual tours, online support groups or VR training curriculum to be synonymous with modern skilled nursing...
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Well under 3% of coronavirus tests in Kentucky are positive; daily average of new virus cases also keeps falling
Kentucky Health News graph, from state’s initial, unadjusted daily reports —– Ky. Health News graph, from state reports By Al Cross Kentucky Health News Major measures of the pandemic in...
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Late-winter poll found Kentuckians were sharply divided over mandated vaccinations for in-person work or schooling
By Melissa Patrick Kentucky Health News Kentucky adults were divided in late winter when asked whether coronavirus vaccines should be required for employment or attending in-person school, according to a...
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Pandemic’s decline in Kentucky: New-case average is back to last July’s level, and positive-test rate is back down to 3%
Ky. Health News graph, from state’s initial, unadjusted daily reports; to enlarge, click on it. —– By Al Cross Kentucky Health News As the pandemic in Kentucky marked a huge turning...
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Capacity restrictions, and mask mandate in almost all places, will end June 11; it’s a good reason to get vaccinated, Beshear says
Slide displayed by Gov. Any Beshear at news conference gives latest state rules following new CDC guidelines. —– By Melissa Patrick Kentucky Health News Turning one of the last pages...