Social Distancing Is So Important ANDREA BROWN | Director of The Bourbon County Health Department As of Tuesday, April 14th, Bourbon County Health Department received notice of a new positive COVID 19 case in Bourbon County.  This makes five total cases from March 13, 2020.  Of the five cases, we are able to celebrate two…

By TOM LATEK | Kentucky Today FRANKFORT, Ky. (KT) – Kentucky has topped 2,000 cases of the coronavirus, with more than 100 deaths, it was announced at Gov. Andy Beshear’s daily press conference on Monday. Eighty-seven new cases were reported, bringing the total to 2,048.  The seven deaths mean 104 Kentuckians have now lost their…

Governor announces new drive-through testing partnership Visit the Governor’s Facebook page to watch today’s news conference FRANKFORT, Ky. (April 12, 2020) – On Sunday, Gov. Andy Beshear thanked Kentuckians of all faiths for protecting their communities by staying home this holiday weekend, supporting the state’s fight against the novel coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). “It is…

This year, COVID-19 prevents us from gathering Sunday for church services or around the table for Easter brunch or dinner. And if the Easter Bunny hopped into our backyard to join the family Easter egg hunt, she’d have to wear a mask. Easter 2020 will be like no other, but let’s count our blessings. Thanks…

Governor updates construction of field hospital at Kentucky Exposition Center Visit the Governor’s Facebook page to watch today’s news conference FRANKFORT, Ky. (April 11, 2020) – Gov. Andy Beshear on Saturday encouraged Kentuckians of all faiths to continue doing their part in the state’s fight against the novel coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), even though social…

A Helpful Guide from the Kentucky Veterinary Medical Association According to the AVMA, “it appears that dogs and cats are not readily infected with SARS- CoV-2, we have little to no evidence that they become ill, and no evidence that those that may be naturally infected spread SARS-CoV-2 to other pets or people. ”What are…

Amid Passover and Easter celebrations, Governor urges compliance as cases continue to grow Visit the Governor’s Facebook page to watch today’s news conference FRANKFORT, Ky. (April 10, 2020) – Gov. Andy Beshear on Friday urged Kentuckians of all faiths to stay strong in the fight against the novel coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) as cases continue…