During December, the percentage of new COVID-19 cases in the U.S. went from 4% to 41%, and health officials have expressed some concern. More >>New Omicron sub-variant of COVID-19 has focus of Kentucky health officials, Beshear says
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The death toll already meets the prior record for the highest number of pediatric influenza deaths ever reported in Kentucky in a single flu season. More >>Kentucky reaches record-high for pediatric flu deaths, on track for worst flu season in decade
Since this day in 2020, a lot has changed in the fight against COVID-19. More >>2 years after Louisville's first COVID-19 vaccine dose was given, doctors prepare for winter of increased cases
Kendra Burnett as pleaded guilty to a misdemeanor charge of criminal mischief and will avoid incarceration. More >>Louisville woman pleads guilty in case involving refusal to quarantine after COVID diagnosis
Patients in the Louisville area are waiting hours to be seen by doctors at area urgent cares centers and hospitals -- and some are just giving up. More >>Louisville-area hospitals, urgent care centers plagued by long wait times
The flu is making its rounds again in Kentucky and southern Indiana and doctors want you to get the shot. More >>Health care workers asking public to get flu vaccine as positivity rate rises in Louisville
It is the first time in months that the county has been in the green, according to the health department. More >>Jefferson County moves into the green, at low risk for COVID-19
Masks are now optional for employees, patients and visitors at all Norton Healthcare facilities. More >>Norton Healthcare lifts mask mandate at facilities after CDC changes guidelines
The Floyd County Health Department is in short supply of the Moderna bivalent vaccine. More >>Floyd County Health Department in short supply of Moderna vaccine
More locations are expected to be added as vaccine shipments arrive in the state. More >>Indiana adds more locations to get COVID-19 booster vaccines
A new COVID-19 booster shot will soon be available in Louisville, and doctors said this one is just as important as the previous shots. More >>New COVID-19 booster said to be most protective shot yet
It is the first time in months that the county has been in the green, according to the health department. More >>Jefferson County moves into the green, at low risk for COVID-19
Masks are now optional for employees, patients and visitors at all Norton Healthcare facilities. More >>Norton Healthcare lifts mask mandate at facilities after CDC changes guidelines
The Floyd County Health Department is in short supply of the Moderna bivalent vaccine. More >>Floyd County Health Department in short supply of Moderna vaccine
More locations are expected to be added as vaccine shipments arrive in the state. More >>Indiana adds more locations to get COVID-19 booster vaccines
A new COVID-19 booster shot will soon be available in Louisville, and doctors said this one is just as important as the previous shots. More >>New COVID-19 booster said to be most protective shot yet
The COVID-19 virus continues to mutate and remains extremely contagious, keeping Louisville in the red category. More >>Louisville health experts stress importance of updated COVID-19 boosters
Dr. Eric Yazel, Clark County Health Officer, asks people to have flexibility as recommendations change to the ever-changing virus. The health department in southern Indiana continues to treat people with COVID-19. More >>Local health official asks for flexibility as COVID-19 recommendations change
The Foundation for a Healthy Kentucky asked more than 800 adults if the COVID-19 pandemic is over. More >>Survey shows 53% of Kentuckians are done changing their behavior for COVID-19
The district resumed the masking requirement for students and staff for the beginning of the 2022-23 school year because of Jefferson County's "red" designation on the state COVID map. More >>JCPS the only area school district to require masks, despite several at high risk for COVID spread
Jefferson County’s COVID-19 incidence rate climbed slightly this week, up to 43.8 new coronavirus cases per 100,000 residents based on a seven-day rolling average as of Monday. More >>COVID-19 rising in Louisville, health officials encourage vaccinations, booster shots
Wastewater samples are the best way to track the presence of COVID-19, according to researchers from the University of Louisville. More >>Wastewater samples show higher presence of COVID-19 in Louisville
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"What we're talking about is an endemic problem in our community," Miller said. More >>UofL Hospital study compares gun violence, COVID public health crises
Kentucky Cabinet for Health and Family Services is working with health departments for a "Kentucky COVID-19 Vaccine Extravaganza." More >>Local health departments around Kentucky encouraging COVID-19 vaccinations
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The 79-year-old Biden is fully vaccinated after getting two initial doses of the coronavirus vaccine and two boosters since. More >>President Biden tests positive for COVID-19
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Smith said over the past three weeks, hospitalizations have gone up across the commonwealth. More >>Louisville doctor notices new trends in local COVID cases
CDC data shows an average of 6,085 new hospital admissions in the United States over the last week. That's up 8.2% from the week before. More >>Doctors say rapidly spreading BA.5 variant of COVID-19 better at evading immunity, vaccinations
Louisville's health department is reminding residents that COVID-19 is still prevalent in the community, with more than 2,000 new cases reported last week. More >>New, more infectious COVID-19 variant now dominant in Louisville as cases rise nationwide
Norton said it has a supply of both the Pfizer vaccine, which is approved for infants 6 months to kids four years old, and Moderna's vaccine that is available for 6 months and up. More >>COVID-19 shots for younger children available at Norton Children's
"We always underestimated the actual amount of COVID circulating in the community and we always will." More >>Health officials say wastewater tracking confirms Omicron variant dominant in Louisville
Officials said it should serve as a reminder for businesses to utilize measures learned through the pandemic. More >>Health officials urge caution as Hardin County enters COVID-19 'red zone'
Indiana parents can now scheduled COVID-19 vaccine appointments for children five and younger. More >>Indiana offering COVID-19 vaccines to children 6 months to 5 years old
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The Clark County Health Department has temporarily closed its COVID-19 testing site. More >>Clark County Health Department temporarily closes COVID-19 testing site
Norton Children's pediatrician offices started giving COVID-19 vaccines to young children on Friday. More >>Norton begins administering COVID-19 vaccines for children as young as 6 months
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A vaccine clinic will also be held on Saturday, June 25, for the new age group. More >>Norton to begin offering COVID vaccines for kids as young as 6 months starting June 24
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The shots are now available in Indiana at doctor's offices, health departments, and some hospitals and pharmacies. More >>COVID vaccines now available for young children in Indiana
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Roughly 18 million kids will be eligible, but it remains to be seen how many will ultimately get the vaccines. More >>Medical providers in Louisville prepare to offer COVID-19 vaccines to young children
The state's positivity rate stands at 11.21%. More >>Kentucky lieutenant governor tests positive for COVID-19
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The 2021-22 school year has “definitely been the most interesting and challenging” of Superintendent Marty Pollio’s career, he said during a news conference Thursday at Crosby Middle. More >>JCPS ends another school year overcoming hurdles from COVID-19 pandemic with more looming
Two weeks out from Derby now, some have wondered what the impact from that would be. According to the experts, new cases are likely from a multitude of gatherings. More >>Louisville doctor says rise in COVID-19 cases can't be tied to single event
The Indiana Department of Health is letting vaccine providers know they can start giving booster shots of Pfizer's pediatric vaccine. More >>Hoosier children aged 5 to 11 can now receive COVID-19 booster shot, health leaders say
Every home in the U.S. is eligible. More >>US offering third round of free at-home COVID-19 tests
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Spring is allergy season in Kentuckiana, but with COVID-19 on the rise, how do you tell if you're sick or just need an antihistamine? More >>Allergies or COVID? Louisville doctor explains the symptoms to watch for
UofL Health said it's important to appreciate nurses as Louisville reenters the "Yellow" zone of COVID-19 transmission. More >>UofL Health encourages public to thank a nurse during Nurse Appreciation Week
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U.S. regulators on Thursday strictly limited who can receive Johnson & Johnson’s COVID-19 vaccine due to the ongoing risk of rare but serious blood clots. More >>FDA restricts J&J's COVID-19 vaccine due to blood clot risk
COVID-19 cases are still circulating in Louisville despite the city being in the green zone, meaning there's a low risk of new cases and hospitalizations. More >>Louisville COVID-19 cases remain low although many tests are administered at home
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Louisville Mayor Greg Fischer laid out his plans Tuesday afternoon to apportion the city's fourth installment of American Rescue Plan funds. More >>Library, pool improvements among Louisville mayor's plan to apportion $87.4 million in ARP funds
As of Friday, 45 patients were hospitalized, with four in the ICU and two on ventilators. More >>Louisville health officials say it's OK to continue wearing masks even as COVID cases drop
A southern Indiana healthcare leader says the demand for COVID testing has significantly slowed down. More >>Southern Indiana health expert says current COVID-19 testing activity, hospitalizations are 'pretty low'
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Louisville has seen a sharp decline in COVID-19 infections and deaths over the last several weeks. More >>With 65 percent of residents vaccinated, Louisville's COVID cases continue to decline
Doctors have been seeing an increase in cancer patients struggling with fatigue, cognitive issues and insomnia after contracting the virus. More >>Baptist Health to host discussion about post-COVID fatigue in cancer patients
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Meghan Smith says she used to love meat, eggs and chocolate -- but now they smell horrid. At least to Meghan. More >>'It's indescribable' | Louisville woman says post-COVID smell disorder has robbed her appetite for favorite foods
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Records obtained by WDRB News show more than 30 schools and programs lagged JCPS participation rate averages each day during the nine days of remote learning in the first two months of 2022. More >>Dozens of schools serving disadvantaged students trailed JCPS NTI participation rates
It has been a long road for Victor Gonzalez-Villatoro. More >>After 6-month battle, Kentucky COVID-19 patient about to return home
The move comes amid high vaccination rates at the school and lower rates of the virus on campus and in the Lexington community, news outlets reported, citing an email from UK President Eli Capilouto. More >>University of Kentucky ends testing requirement for unvaccinated
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Fischer has light, cold-like symptoms. More >>Louisville Mayor Greg Fischer tests positive for COVID-19 in Israel
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Hospitalization numbers continue to dip as the BA.2 variant now accounts for more than half of the cases in the country. More >>COVID-19 hospitalizations in Louisville rapidly drop after omicron surge
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Marcus Daniels, a former patient at Baptist Health Floyd, walked through the doors to thank the doctors and nurses he said saved his life -- a life that is not left without its challenges. More >>Jeffersonville man who spent 1 month in ICU with COVID returns to hospital to say 'thanks'
Americans 50 and older can get a second COVID-19 booster if it’s been at least four months since their last vaccination, a chance at extra protection for the most vulnerable in case the coronavirus rebounds. More >>Louisville doctor weighs in on 4th COVID-19 shot approval
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Experts say technically a fourth dose is already available for people who have a compromised immune system. More >>FDA may consider a 2nd COVID booster for older Americans
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A newer version of the COVID-19 omicron variant has been found in Louisville's wastewater. More >>Omicron BA.2 variant identified in Louisville; here's what you need to know
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is holding a virtual meeting on April 6 to discuss future COVID-19 boosters, announced on Monday. More >>FDA to hold meeting on future of COVID-19 booster shots
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JCPS Superintendent Marty Pollio lifted the district's mask mandate last week as COVID-19 infections and hospitalizations dropped sharply. More >>JCPS students, teachers get 'taste of normalcy' in first week without mask mandate
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Dr. Valerie Briones-Pryor lost more than 50 patients during the pandemic -- more than she has lost in her entire career as a physician. More >>UofL doctor remembers COVID victims on 2nd anniversary of treating first patient
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Jefferson County residents are encouraged to wear green and light their porches in green on Friday, March 18. More >>Mayor Fischer declares 'Day of Remembrance' for COVID-19 victims as Louisville now 'in the green'
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Based on comments he made last month, it's likely Gov. Andy Beshear will veto the legislation. More >>Bill to end Kentucky's COVID-19 state of emergency now in Gov. Beshear's hands
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Over the last few weeks, masks and restrictions have loosened up around Louisville. Many believe the COVID-19 pandemic is coming to an end and things are returning to normal. More >>Louisville doctor says COVID-19 will soon be endemic as schools, businesses ease restrictions
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Some testing sites are starting to scale-back. More >>Demand for COVID-19 testing decreasing at many Kentuckiana test sites
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Thursday will mark the first time that students, staff and visitors have not been required to wear masks inside JCPS facilities since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. More >>Masks will be optional at JCPS starting Thursday
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The board voted 4-3 on a motion Tuesday from board member James Craig, who represents District 3, to give Pollio discretion to change masking policies at JCPS based on local COVID-19 metrics. More >>JCPS board gives Pollio power to make masks optional based on local COVID-19 numbers
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House Bill 51 cleared the lower chamber on a 56-35 vote. More >>Bill prohibiting Kentucky public schools, universities from enforcing mask mandates passes House
The Department of Public Health and Wellness reported 1,128 cases last week as the county dropped into the medium risk category. More >>Decline in COVID-19 continues in Louisville 2 years after first confirmed case
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Board members James Craig, who represents District 3, and Sarah Cole McIntosh, who represents District 7, also cited the drop in local COVID-19 caseloads as part of their support to revisit district policies regarding indoor masking, quarantining, isolations and contact tracing. More >>Some JCPS board members ready to ease district's COVID-19 mitigation steps
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The state's positivity rate also continues to fall, sitting at 6.04% as of Monday. More >>Beshear: Kentucky COVID-19 cases, positivity rate continue decline
A former Bedford Policer officer was arrested and faces multiple charges, according to Indiana State Police. More >>Former Bedford Police officer arrested on multiple charges, ISP says
This week, President Joe Biden's administration released the National COVID-19 Preparedness Plan. It's focused on treatments, preparing for new variants of the virus and resources to keep schools and businesses open. More >>Federal health officials say US entering endemic stage of COVID-19 outbreak
The district plans to eventually have clinics at every JCPS school. More >>JCPS starting in-school COVID-19 vaccination clinics
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New CDC guidelines aren't just looking at case numbers anymore. More >>COVID cases in Louisville continue to fall, as CDC changes its focus
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The requirement will remain in place for congregate care facilities. More >>Beshear drops mask mandate for most state employees as COVID-19 cases continue to fall
On Tuesday the hospital's pre-procedure testing and vaccine clinic will move from tents to the parking area under Park Tower. More >>Baptist Health Louisville moving its COVID-19 vaccine and testing clinic
In 2020, there were more than 51,000 babies born in Kentucky, according to data. More >>Kentucky's death rate exceeded its birth rate in 2020
Senate Joint Resolution 150 would end the state of emergency, which is currently set to expire on April 15, on March 7 — two years and one day after it was first declared by Gov. Andy Beshear. More >>Kentucky lawmakers advance resolution to end COVID-19 state of emergency
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Officials with Jefferson County Public Schools say COVID cases are continuing to decline in the district. More >>JCPS officials say they're seeing fewer cases of COVID as omicron subsides
Jefferson County is one of the last counties in the state to remain in the red zone for cases, but that is expected to change in the next two weeks. More >>Positivity rate drops, vaccination rate rises as Louisville looks to improve COVID-19 data
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Pollio said he would base recommendations regarding indoor masking at JCPS on federal and state guidance. More >>Pollio: JCPS board can change quarantine, contact tracing requirements at any meeting
The archdiocese said schools will have to still follow isolation and quarantine guidelines. More >>Louisville Catholic schools now free to enact mask-optional policies
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New Albany Floyd County Schools, Greater Clark County Schools and Silver Creek School Corporation are among those updating their COVID-19 policies to reflect changes made by the state, which said that Indiana schools and childcare programs no longer need to quarantine students and staff exposed to someone who tested positive for COVID, conduct contact tracing, or report positive cases to IDOH starting Wednesday. More >>Southern Indiana districts quick to reduce COVID-19 measures with new state guidance
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This comes as the state's positivity rate fell from 33.6% on Jan. 19, to 13.1% on Wednesday. More >>Health department changes COVID-19 guidance for Indiana schools amid drop in cases
Doctors say the best way for pregnant mothers to protect their babies is to get vaccinated. More >>Medical study suggests COVID-19 vaccine protection passed on to babies
