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Gov. Beshear: Strict Compliance in COVID-19 Fight Saves Kentucky Lives Administration Makes It Easier to Donate Personal Protective Equipment
As of 5 p.m. April 3, Gov. Beshear said there were at least 831 cases of COVID-19 in Kentucky, 90 of which were newly confirmed. There were six new deaths reported Friday, raising the state’s toll to 37 deaths related to the virus. The Governor said about 15,000 Kentuckians have been tested. FRANKFORT, Ky. (April…
Read More100 new Kentucky coronavirus cases found. Total is 770. 11 new deaths confirmed.
Gov. Andy Beshear announced 100 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Kentucky Thursday and 11 new deaths related to the novel coronavirus. That brings the statewide totals to 770 cases and at least 30 deaths. “While the overall number of 100 seems like a lot, it’s not escalating as much as we’ve seen in other…
Read MoreCOVID-19 Cases In Kentucky Climbs To 680, With 20 Deaths Reported, And 93 New Cases
“This month is critical”, shared Governor Andy Beshear as he reminded folks to not let up in there efforts to slow the spread of the virus. He reiterated the need for social distancing. “We can do better on our social distancing”, Beshear said. “This is serious”. Currently Kentucky has 18,500 hospital beds, 1,300 ICU Beds…
Read MoreKentucky coronavirus cases jump by 114. Total is 594. Seven new deaths reported.
Gov. Andy Beshear announced 114 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 and seven new coronavirus-related deaths Tuesday, bringing the Kentucky totals to at least 594 cases and 17 deaths. All of the people who have died from the coronavirus in Kentucky have been older than 60, which is the highest-risk demographic. There has been no clear…
Read MoreBourbon Community Hospital Accepting Donations of Medical and Protective Supplies and Equipment
Paris, KY (March 31, 2020) – In response to questions about how members of the community can assist in the region’s novel coronavirus (COVID-19) response, Bourbon Community Hospital is accepting donations of unused and unopened medical and protective supplies and equipment. This move is part of Bourbon Community Hospital’s ongoing efforts to address the COVID-19…
Read MoreFormer Basketball Coach Russ Day Has Passed Away
PARIS, Ky. — Former Bourbon County head basketball coach Russ Day has passed away. Day led the Colonels for 25 seasons where they won 10th Region titles in 1980 and 1984. During that 1983-’84 season, Day and Bourbon County made a run all the way to the State Championship game where they fell 83-70 to…
Read MoreBourbon County Reports Four Positive Cases Of COVID-19
The Bourbon County Health Department (BCHD) received confirmation that four Bourbon County residents have tested positive for Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19). These are the confirmed cases in Bourbon County as of March 30, 2020. The Health Department’s Regional Epidemiologist and Epidemiology Rapid Response Team are working very hard with the positive cases and close contacts…
Read More“We will get through this. Together.” A letter to my daughter.
EDITOR’S NOTE: The COVID 19 situation has affected us all in different ways. This letter is one point of view expressed by a dad (the editor, Jimmy Brannon) to his daughter, a 2020 college graduate. We invite readers to share their own experiences. Dear Sarah, I have looked forward with immense pride to your…
Read MoreKentucky’s COVID-19 cases are up to 479; 11 deaths reported.
Governor Andy Beshear issued in his news briefing on Monday, a new executive order instructing Kentuckians not to travel to other states, with a few exceptions….job, health care, etc. Those who have been on a trip and have returned to Kentucky are being asked to self-quarantine for 14 days. Gov. Beshear also announced that there…
Read MoreCoronavirus Pandemic (Covid-19) Brings Spring Sports To A Halt
Is Springs Sports Officially Over For This Season? For The Sake Of The Seniors, Let’s Hope Not! IVAN K. RICE l doctorofsports@aol.com PARIS, KY – The sporting world came to an abrupt halt earlier this month as league after league, high school, college and professional suspended, postponed or canceled operations amid the COVID-19 pandemic.…
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