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Sen. Rand Paul makes inaccurate remarks about virus, vaccines and ‘naturally acquired’ covid-19 disease, FactCheck finds
U.S. Sen. Rand Paul’s Nov. 17 tweet —– U.S. Sen. Rand Paul of Kentucky is being taken to task for a series of remarks he has made about the novel...
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Kentucky sets new records for coronavirus cases, covid-19 hospitalizations and patients in intensive care for the disease
Kentucky Health News graph; virus case numbers are from initial, unadjusted daily reports —– By Al Cross Kentucky Health News New cases of the novel coronavirus, hospitalizations for its disease...
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Kentucky kids improve on some health measures, but many counties lag far behind; pandemic reveals a wealth of disparities
By Melissa Patrick Kentucky Health News When it comes to the health of Kentucky’s children, who make up about one-fourth of the state’s population, the good news is that most...
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Beshear calls new daily record of coronavirus cases ‘staggeringly high’ as he defends new rules and asks churches to go remote
Dept. for Public Health map, relabeled by Ky. Health News; for a larger version, click on it. —– By Melissa Patrick Kentucky Health News Gov. Andy Beshear reported what he...
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Beshear stops in-person schooling as of Mon., indoor food service as of Fri., imposes other restrictions; legislative leaders object
One of the slides Gov. Andy Beshear used during his news briefing Wednesday. —– By Melissa Patrick Kentucky Health News As coronavirus cases surge across Kentucky and the number of...
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White House report puts Ky. in most dangerous zones for cases and infection rates, lauds Beshear’s actions but asks for more
White House Coronavirus Task Force table; for a larger version, click on it —– By Melissa Patrick Kentucky Health NewsKentucky is now in the worst danger zone for both its...
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New coronavirus restrictions will include bars and restaurants; Tuesday is deadliest day for confirmed covid-19 deaths, with 33
State animation shows infection-rate growth from green to red zones. —– By Lisa Gillespie Kentucky Health News Gov. Andy Beshear said he will impose new pandemic restrictions Wednesday, including limits...
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Beshear says Ky. has “exponential growth” of virus cases, so he may impose new statewide restrictions on Wednesday
Dept. for Public Health graph, relabeled by Ky. Health News; for a larger version, click on it. —– By Melissa Patrick Kentucky Health News Gov. Andy Beshear warned Monday that Kentucky...
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Broker says Anthem’s new short-term plan will undermine Obamacare; Anthem says it’s designed to complement ACA plans
Screenshot of Anthem Enhanced Choice website —– By Melissa Patrick Kentucky Health News This story has been updated to reflect that the Anthem Enhanced Choice plans cover all 10 of...
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Planning a Thanksgiving gathering? Here are more than a dozen questions to ask, and some expert advice about testing
Kentucky Department for Public Health graphic —– Because just about everything that involves a traditional Thanksgiving meal creates a perfect storm to spread the virus that causes covid-19, health experts...