Coronavirus
School districts around the Louisville area are excited for a possible return to pre-pandemic style classes following Gov. Andy Beshear's comments Monday. More >>
The court, in two administrative orders, eliminated most of the requirements related to COVID-19 and expanded in-person court operations. More >>
That should include a return to life at school without facial coverings, he said. More >>
Individual business will decide their own masking policies. More >>
As of Monday, more than 1.9 million Kentucky residents had received at least the first dose of a COVID-19 vaccine, the governor said. More >>
Fully-vaccinated church-goers no longer have to wear a mask when attending in-person service, Louisville Archbishop Joseph Kurtz announced Monday. More >>
The commonwealth's positivity rate fell from 2.83% on Saturday to 2.79% on Sunday. More >>
Indiana's seven-day positivity rate was at 5% on Sunday. More >>
Kentucky's positivity rate fell from 3.00% on Friday to 2.83% on Saturday. More >>
More than 13,000 Hoosiers have died from the virus since it was first reported in the state. More >>
Many businesses are still evaluating the new guidance issued Thursday by the CDC before deciding on their next steps. More >>
Families are asked to make appointments. More >>
There are still some restrictions in place, but for a lot of people, this week is a major step toward a return to pre-pandemic life. More >>
Lt. Gov. Jacqueline Coleman said she is hopeful families will take advantage and get vaccinated over the next few weeks. More >>
Masks still are required in schools and daycares for students, staff and visitors. Children 5 and younger, however, are exempt from wearing face coverings. More >>
It's just days after the CDC approved the Pfizer vaccine for adolescents. More >>
He said further information would be released in a Friday morning news conference. More >>
KDE said Thursday it's waiting on additional guidance from Gov. Andy Beshear, which it expects will come Friday. More >>
There are six Norton Healthcare locations currently providing the vaccine to kids, and on Thursday, the Breckinridge Lane location alone will give nearly 250 shots to kids ages 12 and up. More >>
Researchers at the university have been using wastewater to monitor weekly infection rates. More >>
A parent or guardian must give consent for anyone 12 to 17 to receive the vaccine. More >>
Indiana ranks 41st of the 50 states according to percentage of total population that has been fully vaccinated, according to Centers for Disease Control and Prevention data. More >>
The moves approved Tuesday by the Jefferson County Board of Education will take effect at the start of the 2021-22 school year. More >>
Louisville taxpayers are left with a $5 million bill because of the evaporation of business at two marquee downtown hotels during the pandemic. More >>
As vaccinations continue and restrictions ease, large events are beginning to return with crowds. More >>
Doctors in the Louisville area are encouraging parents to have their children vaccinated against COVID-19 as soon as their age range becomes available. More >>
The curfew will end the same day that events of less than 1,000 people will be opened to 75% capacity. More >>
Louisville Metro government had been expecting $434 million, but figures released by the Treasury Department lowered that amount to just over $388 million. More >>
The clinic held at The Heritage, just off Dixie Highway, will administered Johnson & Johnson vaccines from 9 a.m. to noon on May 12. More >>
Kroger, Walmart and the Kentucky Lottery are getting creative to encourage more people to get the COVID-19 vaccine. More >>
The plan consists of four "Rs," which Shuck terms as "Reset," "Restart," "Recalibrate" and "Reinvent." More >>
State health department statistics updated Wednesday show that about 2 million people have been fully vaccinated in Indiana. More >>
Spencer County is included in the state's five counties with the lowest percentage vaccinated, with 17%. More >>
Scheduled appointments are still being accepted and can be made online. More >>
New COVID-19 cases in Jefferson County are the highest they've been since early March. More >>
All appointments and tests are free for participants. Study visits will occur every three to six months for around a year. More >>
Despite less than 100,000 people combining to attend the Kentucky Derby and Oaks, last weekend still gave downtown Louisville businesses a much-needed boost in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. More >>
A survey that shows Kentucky residents trust their health care provider most when it comes to health information. More >>
Nearly 1.85 million Kentuckians have received at least one dose of COVID-19 vaccine, according to state data. More >>
The health department covers six counties — Hardin, LaRue, Marion, Meade, Nelson, and Washington — that are mostly in rural areas where many people face barriers to seeing a doctor. More >>
Anyone of age 16 and older is eligible. More >>
As of Sunday, 1,768,443 Kentuckians had received at least the first dose of a coronavirus vaccine. More >>
More than 12,900 Hoosiers have died from the virus since it was first reported in the state. More >>
As of Saturday, 1,767,469 Kentuckians had received at least the first dose of a coronavirus vaccine, according to the state's online vaccination dashboard. More >>
After four months of operation, Thursday is the last day shots will be administered at the LouVax clinic at Broadbent Arena. More >>
Wednesday's update brings Kentucky to 6,485 coronavirus-related deaths reported since the start of the pandemic, according to the governor's office. More >>
The state said there are more vaccines available than people wanting to get the shot. More >>
The virus has been a contributing factor in the deaths of at least 6,476 Kentuckians. More >>
Gov. Andy Beshear on Monday said Kentuckians can take off the masks at outdoor events of 1,000 or less. More >>
UPS has delivered more than 200 million doses of the COVID-19 vaccine, utilizing Louisville Worldport, which is the largest automated package sorting hub in the world. More >>
The team at Broadbent celebrated the milestone with the workers they say got them to this point after putting in over 76,000 volunteer hours. More >>
The district is partnering with the Clark County Health Department to give the Pfizer vaccine during school hours. More >>
Kentuckians will still be required to wear face coverings while indoors with strangers and while attending events with more than 1,000 people More >>
Kentucky's positivity rate decreased slightly from 3.21% on Saturday to 3.18% on Sunday. More >>
More than 12,800 Hoosiers have died from the virus since it was first reported in the state. More >>
The site is open Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., but because of the Kentucky Derby, the vaccination site is only open Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday this week. More >>
As of Saturday, 1,715,970 Kentuckians had received at least the first dose of a coronavirus vaccine. More >>
Jefferson County reported 750 confirmed cases of COVID-19 for the week of April 18, an 18.7% increase from last week. More >>
More than 12,800 Hoosiers have died from the virus since it was first reported in the state. More >>
The team is joining Gov. Andy Beshear's vaccination challenge for the state of Kentucky, aimed at getting 2.5 million vaccines administered in order to start lifting restrictions put in place amid the coronavirus pandemic. More >>
More than 1.7 million Kentuckians have received at least one doses of the COVID-19, announced Friday by Gov. Andy Beshear. More >>
The company hopes to have it rolled out by this fall, according to its CEO Stephane Bancel. Clinical data on a booster shot could come in May. More >>
Residents 18 and older in Jefferson County are eligible for the study. More >>
Beginning May 9, unemployment recipients in Kentucky will be required to document their efforts to obtain at least one job per week when requesting benefit payments. More >>
Last year was tough to weather for small businesses catering to the Derby crowds. More >>
Dr. Briones-Pryor said she remembers the name and face of every patient she has lost to COVID-19. More >>
Paul also continued his criticism of White House chief medical adviser Dr. Anthony Fauci for insisting that vaccinated Americans continue to wear masks to avoid inadvertently infecting vulnerable people. More >>
No appointment necessary: Baptist Health Floyd opens vaccines to drive-ups as supply outpaces demand
The clinic will close May 21. More >>
More than 400 coronavirus patients are hospitalized in Kentucky, the governor said. More >>
The counties with the biggest increases are in northern Indiana, with some having up to five times the cases per capita compared to other counties. More >>
According to Indiana's attorney general, it starts when victims get an unsolicited email or text asking them to complete a survey about the vaccine. More >>
The one-dose vaccine was put on hold last week after six women developed rare blood clots a week or two after they were vaccinated. More >>
UofL Health will offer Pfizer shots for anyone 16 and older this from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday at the school on West Chestnut Street. More >>
The statewide rate of positive cases was 3.44%. More >>
Louisville's sports teams have spent nearly a year playing to mostly empty stadiums and arenas, the COVID-19 pandemic dampening gameday atmosphere and revenue. More >>
Numbers show that more Louisville residents are getting vaccinated against COVID-19, and the death count from the virus is going down -- but officials say the bigger picture isn't necessarily good news. More >>
Events with more than 1,000 people in a single space are limited to 50% capacity, or the maximum number of people that allows for physical distancing. More >>
If you are unable to make an appointment, health officials say walk-ups will still be allowed to receive a shot. More >>
COVID-19 tests will no longer be administered by Cumberland Family Medical at John Hardin High School, announced by Hardin County Schools Monday. More >>
Most schools are back in session, but COVID-19 restrictions are causing some limitations. So some Jefferson County Public School teachers and students are finding creative ways to get in tune. More >>
LG&E customers have a chance to learn more about the proposed 11% rate hike and to comment on it during a virtual public meeting on Tuesday, April 20. More >>
