Author: WNKY Staff

COVID positivity rate drops

FRANKFORT, Ky. – On Sunday, Gov. Andy Beshear asked Kentuckians to remain vigilant in the fight against the novel coronavirus 2019  even as the commonwealth welcomed the first shipment of vaccine against the deadly virus. “We are seeing good trends and getting great news in our battle against COVID-19. We saw 1,235 fewer positive cases and our positivity rate declined 1.23%…

COVID-19 vaccines arrive in Kentucky

FRANKFORT, Ky.  – Sunday, Gov. Andy Beshear marked a major milestone in the battle against the novel coronavirus 2019 as the first vaccines against the deadly virus arrived in the commonwealth. The initial shipment of the two-dose Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccines has arrived in Kentucky, delivered to Louisville’s UPS Worldport. The Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine was the first to win approval by the…

Beshear urges vigilance to fight COVID

FRANKFORT, Ky.  – Saturday, Gov. Andy Beshear announced that, with the FDA’s approval of the Pfizer vaccine on Friday, Kentucky’s first shipment is expected to arrive early in the coming week. He urged Kentuckians to continue wearing masks, washing their hands, social distancing and keeping gatherings small to keep each other safe while the vaccine begins to be distributed. “Late…

Gov. Beshear: State’s positivity rate decreases eighth day in a row

FRANKFORT, Ky.  – On Friday, Gov. Andy Beshear announced the state’s positivity rate has decreased for the eighth straight day, now dropping under 9%. “These numbers are still high and we are still watching for any increases related to the Thanksgiving holiday, but we are making progress in our fight against this invisible enemy,” said Gov. Beshear. “I hope this…

Logan County conducting holiday safety checkpoints

RUSSELLVILLE, Ky. — According to a press release, the Logan County Sheriff’s Office will be conducting Safety Checkpoints throughout the county during the upcoming Holiday and into the New Year. The Safety Checkpoints are conducted to ensure public safety on the roadways within Logan County. The Safety Checkpoints will be conducted at various locations throughout the county along with, but…