Events, trends, issues, ideas and journalism about health care and health in Kentucky
Almost eight in 10 voters said they believe face masks help prevent spread of the coronavirus, including 60 percent of those who said they are “very favorable” about President Trump...
By Mark Neikirk A flooring contractor came to our house this week to measure, wearing no mask. Our dialogue went like this: “Do you have one?” “No.” “OK. We can...
Estimates of coronavirus transmission rates by the RT.live website illustrate Kentucky’s differences with two bordering states to the north and one of the states in the South, where cases and estimated rates are...
By Mark Neikirk A flooring contractor came to our house this week to measure, wearing no mask. Our dialogue went like this: “Do you have one?” “No.” “OK. We can...
Kentucky Health News Chart shows daily cases trending slightly downward in the last two weeks. —– By Melissa Patrick and Al Cross Kentucky Health News Gov. Andy Beshear announced 90...
Senior Jordan Alvarez wore a mask as he adjusted his cap for a portrait during cap-and-gown distribution for seniors at STEAM Academy in Lexington. (Photo by Matt Goins, Lexington Herald-Leader) —–...
By David Bolt CEO, Kentucky Primary Care Association I can’t breathe! I can’t breathe! That phrase is much more than the last words of a dying black man in Minneapolis....
Several interim joint committees of the General Assembly will discuss issues related to the coronavirus pandemic Wednesday through Friday, all in Room 171 of the State Capitol Annex. Here is...
Coronavirus cases in Kentucky, including confirmed and probably cases. Overall cases total 13,968, with 544 deaths. (New York Times chart. Click the image to enlarge it or click here for the interactive version.)...
Gov. Andy Beshear wears a mask at his briefings when he isn’t speaking. (US News & World Report photo) —– By Melissa Patrick Kentucky Health News Research clearly shows that wearing...