LEXINGTON, Ky. (AP) — A Kentucky state senator says she has tested positive for COVID-19 despite being fully vaccinated. Alice Forgy Kerr wrote in a Facebook post on Monday that three members of her family who were fully vaccinated also…
Two leading organizations that represent OB/GYNs are now calling for anyone who's pregnant to get vaccinated, citing the recent increase in cases and the potential risk of severe complications…
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — Louisville officials are requiring masks in government buildings, prompted by a rise in COVID-19 cases. The new Metro Government policy takes effect Monday. It also extends to city-owned vehicles when another person is present. The city…
Treatment for COVID, delivered by an inhaler, could be coming soon. A new antibody-based treatment was first developed by a university of Texas researcher. In today's Health News, an Austin-based pharmaceutical company…
Less than half of the U.S. population is fully-vaccinated against COVID-19. With the delta variant causing cases to surge in some states, some experts are -- once again -- urging…
FRANKFORT, Ky (AP) — Kentucky Public Health Commissioner Steven Stack says his agency is offering a COVID-19 testing program for schools to assist with safe in-person learning for the upcoming academic year. It is limited to staff and students of…
The delta variant is fueling a surge in COVID-19 cases across the country, mostly involving unvaccinated people. Now we're hearing from two healthcare professionals on the frontlines who say patients are…
FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) — Gov. Andy Beshear says more than 360 Kentucky cities will receive $157 million in American Rescue Plan funding as soon as next week. The funds, which were allocated based on population size, can be used to…
FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) — Kentucky’s Democratic governor is highlighting a warning from a Trump administration health official in urging people to get the COVID-19 vaccine. It comes as the delta variant causes a spike in cases. After months of imploring…
WASHINGTON (AP) — A recurring clash between the government’s top infectious disease doctor and a U.S. senator has erupted again on Capitol Hill, with each accusing the other of lying. Dr. Anthony Fauci angrily confronted Republican Sen. Rand Paul of…
FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) — Kentucky's governor is urging frontline workers dealing with the public to wear masks, even if they are fully vaccinated against COVID-19. The governor offered several recommendations Monday to protect Kentuckians from the more infectious delta variant.…
FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) — Kentucky's governor is urging a grassroots approach to increasing the state's COVID-19 vaccination rate. Gov. Andy Beshear said Monday that “person-to-person conversations” promoting the shots are crucial as the more infectious delta variant causes “concerning signs.”…
