Gov. Andy Beshear reported 93 new cases of COVID-19 in Kentucky at the time of today’s update, which was less than yesterday’s reported new cases. He announced four new cases in Warren County. 

While WKU has decided to keep employees in a fully paid status through the end of the semester, human resources issued a notice regarding expanded paid sick leave and the Families First Coronavirus Response Act. 

WKU will pause all hiring procedures across campus due to the coronavirus pandemic.

The COVID-19 pandemic has altered or halted nearly every aspect of everyday life, but for WKU students who are also enlisted in the military, even larger shifts in day-to-day living may be approaching.

Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear’s daily update included 114 new COVID-19 cases in Kentucky and seven new deaths related to the disease.

Due to social distancing and self-quarantine, it’s safe to say that many people have additional free time on their hands. Breaking out of the habit of work and school can be stressful and have people feeling lost as to what they can do to be productive. 

Michael “Mike” Josef Longo, a WKU alumnus, passed away on March 22 — three days after his 83rd birthday — in Manhattan due to complications from COVID-19, according to his wife of 32 years, Dorothy Longo.

The NCAA Division I Council voted Monday to allow member schools to provide spring-sport student-athletes a blanket extension of intercollegiate athletics eligibility, meaning those who lost a season due to the COVID-19 pandemic will gain an extra year of competition.

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