Day: June 24, 2022
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Decision triggers Ky. law banning abortion unless woman faces risk of death or serious, permanent harm to a life-sustaining organ
Abortions were performed in this room at the Planned Parenthood center in Louisville. (Photo by Ryan C. Hermens, Lexington Herald-Leader) —– By Al Cross Kentucky Health News Abortion became illegal in Kentucky...
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First probable case of monkeypox is reported in Kentucky
Kentucky Health News Kentucky health officials announced Friday that the state’s first probable case of monkeypox has been identified in a resident of Jefferson County. “The patient remains isolated, and...
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CDC says Covid-19 risk is growing in Ky.; it’s high in 22 counties and medium in 37; virus transmission levels are still high in 111
By Melissa Patrick Kentucky Health News This week’s federal Covid-19 risk map shows almost half of Kentucky’s counties at increased risk. The rankings are based on new coronavirus cases, hospital...