Author: Al Cross
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No deaths from covid-19 in Ky. for the first time in 1½ months
“For only the second time in about a month and a half, we have zero new deaths to report,” Gov. Andy Beshear said in his daily coronavirus update, delivered by...
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Beshear says virus is declining in Kentucky, but he and health chief warn that might not continue ‘if we take our eye off the ball’
By Al Cross Kentucky Health News Gov. Andy Beshear declared for the first time Friday that the coronavirus is declining in Kentucky, but he and his health commissioner warned of...
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Child care reopenings set; tentative date announced for larger gatherings and bars; Beshear says ‘We may be in true reduction’
Kentucky Health News chart shows two-week trendline slightly down, more than Wednesday. —– By Al CrossKentucky Health NewsSmall child-care centers in Kentucky will be allowed to reopen June 8, and...
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Sen. Rand Paul makes claims about the coronavirus that aren’t backed by science; WFPL reporter fact-checks them
State Department for Public Health map, labeled by Kentucky Health News, shows Warren County with a rate of 647 coronavirus cases per 100,000 people. For a larger version of the map, click...
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New designer opioid is linked to overdose deaths in Illinois and Indiana; Cincinnati coroner says she plans to start testing for it
A new synthetic opiate, isotonitazene, may require more than a usual dose of naloxone (Narcan) to restore breathing. —– A new synthetic opiate is showing signs of penetrating new markets,...
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This weekend, governor says, focus on three things to stay safe: your hands, your face and your space; he also urges more testing
As news develops about the coronavirus and its covid-19 disease, this item may be updated. Official state guidance is at kycovid19.ky.gov. By Melissa Patrick and Al Cross Kentucky Health News As...
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20 deaths, most in one day; new-case trendline nearly flat; as three big reopenings loom, Beshear warns, ‘Let’s not screw it up’
Guidelines for gatherings of 10 or fewer, which will be allowed starting Friday; click it to enlarge —– As news develops about the coronavirus and its covid-19 disease, this item may...
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State health commissioner says he’s worried that too many Kentuckians think the coronavirus doesn’t pose a danger to them
By Al Cross Kentucky Health News Dr. Steven Stack, the state commissioner of public health, said in an interview recorded Friday and broadcast Monday night that he fears Kentuckians aren’t...
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Beshear promotes contact tracing to find people with virus, 1/4 of whom may have no symptoms, and need for testing signups
By Melissa Patrick Kentucky Health News Gov. Andy Beshear spent much of his coronavirus update Monday talking about the importance of testing for the virus and tracing the contacts of...
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Testing, contact tracing are planned to thwart spread of virus as economy opens; Beshear says public needs to ‘buy in,’ get tested
University of Illinois at Chicago graphic illustrates the spread of disease and the trails followed by contact tracing. —– By Melissa Patrick Kentucky Health News As Kentucky begins to reopen its...