Local experts say now is the perfect time for boosters. More >>

The announcement comes despite a recent rise in COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations in Indiana and other Midwestern states after those statistics improved in Indiana since the state's last surge peaked in mid-September. More >>

Many families are vaccinated against COVID-19 heading into the holidays. But Louisville health leaders said there's still plenty of reason to be cautious at family gatherings. More >>

The White House said the vaccination rule would help end the pandemic. More >>

Hundreds of people wanted to be a part of the vaccine trial at the Novak Center for Children's Health, but only a handful of kids aged 5-11 were selected to do it. More >>

The vaccine clinic will be open on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays to those who are 18 years old or older.  More >>

Until Wednesday, Kentucky was following guidance from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. More >>

Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita filed a third lawsuit to stop President Joe Biden's administration from enforcing vaccine mandates on Indiana health care workers. More >>

After declining for seven weeks in a row, the number of new COVID-19 cases in Kentucky appear to be hitting a plateau, Gov. Andy Beshear said Monday. More >>

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- Thousands of JCPS students were vaccinated this weekend and despite the high demand for shots, the school district was able to see a limited amount of walk-ins at a few of its vaccine clinics.  More >>

The White House said the vaccination rule would help end the pandemic. More >>

Hundreds of people wanted to be a part of the vaccine trial at the Novak Center for Children's Health, but only a handful of kids aged 5-11 were selected to do it. More >>

The vaccine clinic will be open on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays to those who are 18 years old or older.  More >>

Until Wednesday, Kentucky was following guidance from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. More >>

Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita filed a third lawsuit to stop President Joe Biden's administration from enforcing vaccine mandates on Indiana health care workers. More >>

After declining for seven weeks in a row, the number of new COVID-19 cases in Kentucky appear to be hitting a plateau, Gov. Andy Beshear said Monday. More >>

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- Thousands of JCPS students were vaccinated this weekend and despite the high demand for shots, the school district was able to see a limited amount of walk-ins at a few of its vaccine clinics.  More >>

Four out of 10 Hoosier adults are still not fully vaccinated against COVID-19 as Indiana's sluggish vaccination rate coincides with recent increases in coronavirus cases and hospitalizations, state health officials said. More >>

Many people recovering from the virus deal with extended symptoms months after they were infected. More >>

It has been a little more than a week since the U.S. Food and Drug Administration authorized the emergency use of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 Vaccine for children 5 through 11 years of age. More >>

Anyone who lives or works in Henry, Shelby, Spencer or Trimble counties can make an appointment.  More >>

Dozens of JCPS students at Waggener High School and five other schools received their first dose of the COVID vaccine on Monday. More >>

Beyond the legal arguments, Attorney General Daniel Cameron said he is concerned the mandates could cost jobs. More >>

The hospital can vacinate about 2,100 kids a week. More >>

Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear is cautioning school districts not to ease their mask mandates too early as COVID-19 cases continue to go decline statewide and the vaccine becomes available to younger children. More >>

Indiana is also considering a lawsuit over what Gov. Holcomb calls "overreach" of the government's role. More >>

The only authorization for kids is with the Pfizer vaccine. More >>

Norton Healthcare says COVID-19 shots could be available within a few days for children ages 5 to 11 years old. More >>

A few hours later, Christiana Hobbs got the call she'll never forget. More >>

Big news about COVID-19 vaccine boosters leads to lots of confusion and questions, so WDRB News went straight to one of the White House's top doctors to get some answers. More >>

The survey of 850 nurses was conducted by the Kentucky Nurses Association. More >>

Dr. Joe Flynn of Norton Healthcare told WDRB News getting elementary age children vaccinated is important to beating the virus and making sure kids are safe in school. More >>

Children ages 5 to 11 will soon be able to get a COVID-19 shot at their pediatrician's office, local pharmacy and potentially even their school. More >>

While the update strongly encourages mask wearing for students who are not vaccinated, they will now be optional during the school day.  More >>

Similar to other hospital systems in Louisville, Baptist Health is requiring its employees be vaccinated against COVID-19. More >>

Dr. Marty Pollio said Wednesday that it has already kept 83 students in the classroom who would have been quarantined otherwise. More >>

Tammy Clark, 61, spent a month in the intensive care unit at the UofL Health Shelbyville Hospital. More >>

Distribution is limited to 16 zip codes where the COVID-19 spread is the highest and where the population might be most vulnerable. More >>

Last month, school boards across the Bluegrass State voted overwhelmingly to keep masks on students and staffs while at school, at a time when virus cases were surging. More >>

Dr. Mark Burns, an infectious disease specialist, says it's been extremely busy, but he's encouraged by the declining number of patients. More >>

Kentucky Department of Public Health reported 1,273 people are currently hospitalized with complications from COVID-19 on Friday.  More >>

The Indiana Health Department this week added booster shots given to its daily tracking of vaccine distribution. More >>

Holcomb said he continues to talk about the pandemic every day and urging vaccinations as the best way to prevent hospitalizations and deaths. More >>

Rick Hirtzel was a resident of Seymour, Indiana, and was a volunteer reserve deputy for the agency for 32 years. More >>

Tickets are scheduled to go on sale on Friday, Oct. 1. More >>

A school spokesperson says the decision to make masks optional was based on the county's incident rate of COVID-19 cases. More >>

Distribution is limited to 16 zip codes where the COVID-19 spread is the highest and where the population might be most vulnerable. More >>

The Pediatric Specialty Infusion Clinic offers monoclonal antibody treatment to children. More >>

Dr. Sean McTigue, interim chief of the Division of Pediatric Infectious Diseases, says "there's no reason" to think the Pfizer vaccine is any less safe for children. More >>

The state's governor says some of the people who died recently were in their 30s. More >>

Doctors hope the number of COVID-19 patients continues to drop, but they are worried the hospital system could be overwhelmed if there's another surge during flu season. More >>

Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear wants to give bonuses to essential workers who have remained on the job throughout the COVID-19 pandemic. More >>

The Office of Safe & Healthy Neighborhoods said one of its strategies in combatting the violence looks similar to contact tracing for COVID-19. More >>

All vaccines will be available during regular clinic hours in Henry, Shelby, Spencer and Trimble counties. More >>

The company is set to make the formal request to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) within the next few days. More >>

The Kentucky Primary Care Association has launched a new social media campaign aimed at persuading the state’s 100,000 student athletes to get the COVID-19 vaccine. More >>

Monoclonal antibody treatments are meant to keep people with COVID-19 out of the hospital and prevent people from dying. More >>

The same study also shows where in Jefferson County the highest rates of infection can be found. More >>

Some are wondering if it's OK to mix vaccine types. More >>

Indiana's top doctor says 95 percent of COVID hospitalizations consist of unvaccinated patients. More >>

The decline comes in the back drop of a change made to quarantine guidelines for Hoosier students.  More >>

According to the group Supporting Heroes, he contracted COVID-19 in the line of duty. More >>

As of Tuesday, Louisville has lost 1,500 people to the virus. More >>

At this time, no booster dose is recommended for those that received the Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine. More >>

Patients will be given results 24 to 48 hours after their test.  More >>

The single booster dose can be administered at least six months after completion of the second dose and applies only to individuals who previously received the Pfizer vaccine. More >>

A local nurse's passionate Facebook post has been shared more than 30,000 times since it was posted more than a week ago. More >>

The jail has been offering the COVID-19 vaccine for months, and the Jennings County Health Department is keeping an eye on inmates' health. More >>

The number of COVID-19 cases in Kentucky continues to fall, but Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear said it's still to early to tell when it will plateau. More >>

The CDC says pregnant people and those who were recently pregnant are more likely to get severely ill from COVID-19 compared to non-pregnant people.  More >>