Category: FEATURED
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Report prepared for task force says Ky. should tighten limits on gatherings and restaurants, close bars where positive tests are up
Screenshot from White House Coronavirus Task Force report —– A report prepared for the White House Coronavirus Task Force recommended that Gov. Andy Beshear should close bars in all counties with rising...
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With most new virus cases in a day by far, Beshear says it’s ‘a wake-up call’ and ‘We’re going to have to take some more action’
Kentucky Health News chart; daily numbers may have been adjusted slightly since the reporting date. —– By Melissa Patrick and Al Cross Kentucky Health News Gov. Andy Beshear reported nearly...
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With record number of new cases, and high positive test rates and hospitalizations, this could be Kentucky’s worst covid-19 day yet
Kentucky Health News chart; hospital data hasn’t been reported daily and recently changed systems. —– By Melissa Patrick Kentucky Health News With coronavirus cases at a new high, and hospitalizations...
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As Supreme Court keeps emergency orders in effect, state reports second largest number of cases found on one day
By Al Cross Kentucky Health News The news Friday that Gov. Andy Beshear’s emergency orders will remain in effect, until the Supreme Court of Kentucky decides their fate, overshadowed his...
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Attorney general asks court to block all of governor’s covid-19 pandemic orders, calling them arbitrary and unconstitutional
Kentucky Health News chart; daily case numbers may have been adjusted slightly —– By Melissa Patrick Kentucky Health News As coronavirus cases in Kentucky kept trending upward — hitting the...
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Volunteers of America gets grant for drug treatment and recovery services for pregnant and postpartum women in southeastern Ky.
Volunteers of America Mid-States received a $2.6 million federal grant, one of three in the nation, for treatment and recovery services for pregnant and postpartum women and their children in southeastern...
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Virus cases down for day, but on upward trend; state says about 3,000 have complained businesses aren’t enforcing mask order
Kentucky Health News chart; daily case numbers are often adjusted slightly later —– By Melissa Patrick Kentucky Health News Gov. Andy Beshear announced 477 new cases of the coronavirus Wednesday,...
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As cases set a new record by far, Beshear says ‘It’s time to stop the silliness and the games’ and ‘come together or fall apart’
By Al Cross Kentucky Health News After reporting by far the most coronavirus cases found in Kentucky on one day, Gov. Andy Beshear said “It tells you this virus isn’t...
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In fight to keep Medicaid contract, Anthem alleges Molina Health, new to Ky., had unfair edge in member of Beshear transition team
Emily Parento (University of Louisville photo) —– By Lisa Gillespie Kentucky Health News Insurance company Molina Health had an unfair advantage in winning a state Medicaid contract, claims rival insurer Anthem, which was a...
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Beshear sees ‘good compliance’ with mask order despite media reports, offers a poll showing most Kentucky voters agree with it
CovidActNow estimates; Bell County is outlined —– By Melissa Patrick and Al CrossKentucky Health NewsGov. Andy Beshear said Monday that he’s encouraged by compliance with his order to wear a...