Author: Al Cross
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Beshear says about 17 churches planning services ‘can probably expect to see us’; religious conservative lobby joins his pleas
Large churches, like the Cathedral of Christ the King in Lexington, do not appear to be a problem. —– By Melissa Patrick Kentucky Health News Gov. Andy Beshear said Wednesday...
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Covid-19 update: 11 die at long-term care facilities; 55 residents, 22 staff test positive for coronavirus, other test results pending
The above video on how to properly wear a mask is from Sarasota Memorial Hospital nurse Jennifer Sorensen, via the Lexington Herald-Leader. Kentucky Health News Eleven people have died of covid-19...
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Covid-19 update: 47 residents and staffers of Ky. nursing homes have tested positive for coronavirus, state tells Courier Journal
Here’s some of the latest coronavirus news in Kentucky: “At least 47 residents and employees of nursing homes in Kentucky have tested positive for the coronavirus, and three residents have...
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One preliminary projection of covid-19’s impact in Ky. shows it better off than border states; another one’s latest take is worse
Kentucky Health News table of projection models; Virginia and Missouri resembled other border states. —– By Al Cross Kentucky Health News How many Kentuckians will be infected with the coronavirus?...
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In Holy Week, Beshear stands even firmer against gatherings, offers a video from a pastor; still seeking equipment and supplies
Dr. F. Bruce Williams —– As news develops in Kentucky about the coronavirus and its covid-19 disease, this item may be updated. Official state guidance is at https://kycovid19.ky.gov. By Melissa Patrick...
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Beshear indicates that he might close churches that keep holding services; announces deal that could ‘almost double’ testing in Ky.
As news develops in Kentucky about the coronavirus and its covid-19 disease, this item may be updated. Official state guidance is at https://kycovid19.ky.gov. By Al Cross Kentucky Health News Kentucky is...
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Op-ed: Addiction recovery amid the covid-19 outbreak
By Tim Robinson Tim Robinson is CEO of Addiction Recovery Care and a founding member of RECON KY, a consortium for recovery in Kentucky. When grave new challenges emerge, it would be nice...
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Covid-19 update: Beshear says drop in flu cases shows social distancing works; says mass gatherings at churches etc. likely kill
Gov. Andy Beshear displayed a photo montage of covid-19 victim Aaron Jordan and his family during Saturday’s press conference. (Screenshot of Facebook page; emojis on right were posted by viewers) —– Department...
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Beshear projects number of deaths based on compliance rates; plasma from recovered patients helps two critical ones; story tells risks to health workers; what are best materials to make masks?
Slide shown by Beshear at his Friday press conference; he did not say how the numbers were figured. —– As news develops in Kentucky about the coronavirus and its covid-19...
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Rural Ky. hospitals to get ‘hundreds of millions in damages’ from old lawsuit with the state, with federal government paying the bill
By Melissa Patrick Kentucky Health News More than 50 rural hospitals in Kentucky are set to receive “hundreds of millions in damages” to settle an old lawsuit with the state,...