Category: YOUR HEALTH
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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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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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Beshear says 3M should license its patent for N95 masks; UK will put field hospital in football practice facility; research shows best materials for making homemade masks
As news develops in Kentucky about the coronavirus and its covid-19 disease, this item will be updated. Official state guidance is at https://kycovid19.ky.gov. Gov. Andy Beshear called on 3M Corp. to temporarily license...
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Beshear asks schools to stay closed through May 1, releases 186 inmates, orders quarantine for Ky. visitors, closes state parks to overnight guests; health departments start limiting numbers of shoppers in stores; hospitals worry about keeping staff healthy
Concepts by Jason and Brooke Ison and @tizbitz; design by @SinclairArt for KyforKy.com —– As news develops in Kentucky about the coronavirus and its covid-19 disease, this item will be...
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Kentucky didn’t cut travel as much as bordering states did last week; some moving about were helping spread the coronavirus
NYT map shows change in average travel, by county, last week. Dark red is normal travel; orange is half of normal; lightest gray is no travel. Outlined, shaded areas had stay-at-home...