Category: YOUR HEALTH
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Heath commissioner says Kentuckians’ wearing of masks ‘went up dramatically’ after governor issued mandate two months ago
Dr. Steven Stack and Gov. Andy Beshear at a press conference a few months ago —– Mask wearing became much more common in Kentucky after Gov. Andy Beshear made it...
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Virus cases for week set a record; new surge feared from holiday
By Al Cross Kentucky Health News As Kentucky marked six months of the covid-19 pandemic, it set a new record for weekly cases of the novel coronavirus. “The first positive case...
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Health chief says his background helps him deal with pandemic, but nothing could prepare him fully for what’s like ‘Groundhog Day’
Dr. Steven Stack, commissioner of the state Department for Public Health, has become a familiar face to many Kentuckians during the covid-19 pandemic, but he has offered the public little information...
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State reports 790 new coronavirus cases, lower positive-test rate
By Al Cross Kentucky Health News After four days with more than 800 new coronavirus cases each day, Kentucky finally dipped below that figure, but not by much. Saturday’s case...
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‘Prostate cancer is to men as breast cancer is to women,’ survivor writes for National Prostate Cancer Awareness Month
By Steve Ranson Prostate cancer is to men as breast cancer is to women. The second-leading cause of cancer deaths in men comes from a small gland located between the...
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Study finds using electronic cigarettes can lead to ‘substantially increased risk’ for teens and young adults of developing covid-19
By Melissa Patrick Kentucky Health News Electronic cigarettes are linked to a “substantially increased risk” of covid-19 among teens and young adults, a new study says. “This study tells us...
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906 new coronavirus cases make for state’s third highest day, pushing total above 50,000; 10 more deaths bring toll to 976
Kentucky Health News chart, based on initial daily reports, which are adjusted slightly downward —– By Mary Meehan Kentucky Health News As Kentucky saw more than 900 new coronavirus cases...
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Over 800 new cases for second day, 18 deaths; Beshear says Ky. is in a ‘dangerous place’ as another holiday weekend approaches
Kentucky Health News chart based on initial daily reports, which are adjusted slightly downward —– By Al CrossKentucky Health NewsFor the second day in a row, Kentucky reported more than...
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Contact tracer at UK describes how the process works
University of Kentucky contact tracers work in the Boone Center, the former faculty club, which has been closed. (UK photo by Pete Camparoni) —– By Lindsey Piercy University of Kentucky It’s...
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Beshear voices worry about increased coronavirus cases in kids; 7-day average of new Ky. cases sets a record; 15 more deaths
New York Times graphic; for a larger, clearer version, click on it. —– By Mary Meehan Kentucky Health News Gov. Andy Beshear expressed concern Tuesday at the rising number of...