Category: CORONAVIRUS
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Rand Paul’s resolution to end the federal mask mandate in public transit passes Senate, but not by enough to overcome a veto
The federal rule applies to transport hubs and conveyances. (Photo by Brandon Bell, Getty Images) —– By Al Cross Kentucky Health News The U.S. Senate passed Kentucky Sen. Rand Paul’s...
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Beshear says bill to end state of emergency would cut food benefits, and Covid-19 mitigation funds are needed in budget
Senate President Robert Stivers signs resolution, sending it to the governor, as Douglas watches. (Photo: Douglas’s Twitter) —– By Melissa Patrick Kentucky Health News Much of what could have been Gov....
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As most Covid-19 numbers in Kentucky continue to fall, Beshear ‘pauses’ weekly pandemic press conferences for second time
Ky. Dept. for Public Health graph, adapted by Ky. Health News; for a larger version, click on it. —– By Melissa Patrick Kentucky Health News With almost every metric to...
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Number of Ky. counties where masks are advised is down to 32
Ky. Dept. for Public Health version of CDC map, adapted by Kentucky Health News —– Only 32 Kentucky counties have such a high risk of coronavirus infection and hospitalization that residents should...
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Senate passes its version of state budget with many health items; $100 million would ‘support a response to the nursing shortage’
Photo from American Nurses Association —– By Melissa Patrick Kentucky Health News The state Senate passed its version of a two-year state budget by a 30-6 vote Wednesday, the same...
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House sends Senate bill for opt-out from mask mandates, testing and vaccines, ban of mandates in public colleges and universities
Rep. Lynn Bechler —– By Melissa Patrick Kentucky Health News A bill to allow parents and guardians to opt their children out of mask mandates in public schools, and ban...
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Covid-19 metrics in Kentucky continue to decline, but deaths from the disease remain high and vaccination rates are still low
Daily state Dept. for Public Health map, adapted by Ky. Health News; for a larger version, click on it. For the latest weekly map showing risk of hospitalization, suggesting masking practices, click here....
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On second anniversary of the start of the pandemic, governor and first lady seek stories of loss and sacrifice
Britainy and Andy Beshear (Image from Facebook) —– Gov. Andy Beshear and his wife marked the second anniversary of Kentucky’s first Covid-19 case with a Facebook post that invited Kentuckians to share their...
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Tornadoes caused unseen damage to residents’ mental health; in such cases, ramifications are often delayed, but help is available
To download a full-size version of the graphic, right-click on it. —– Two years ago today, “Kentucky reported its first case of Covid-19,” notes Deborah Yetter of the Louisville Courier Journal....
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Most counties are still at high risk for coronavirus infections, but new CDC map is a lot more yellow, and even has some green
State Department for Public Health version of CDC map, adapted by Kentucky Health News —– By Al Cross Kentucky Health News Most Kentucky counties are still in the high-risk category that calls...