Governor Andy Beshear announced 231 new cases of COVID-19 and nine coronavirus-related deaths in Kentucky on Monday. The state’s positivity rate is 3.46%.

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Governor Andy Beshear announced 231 new cases of COVID-19 and nine coronavirus-related deaths in Kentucky on Monday. The state’s positivity rate is 3.46%.
Governor Andy Beshear announced 834 new cases of COVID-19 and 17 new deaths related to COVID-19 in Kentucky on Thursday.
Governor Andy Beshear announced a new statewide COVID-19 vaccination goal that, if achieved, would end some capacity restrictions for venues that hold 1,000 or fewer people.
WKU reported 4 new coronavirus cases Tuesday, bringing the campus’s cumulative total since July to 1,260.
As COVID-19 vaccines are rolling out in Kentucky, many people have questions about the accessibility of receiving the vaccine.
Governor Andy Beshear announced Wednesday that starting Monday, all of Kentucky’s vaccination sites will be allowed to open for those 16 years and older for the Pfizer vaccine and 18 years and older for the Moderna and Johnson & Johnson vaccines.
WKU reported 2 new cases Tuesday, bringing the cumulative cases on campus to 1,251 since July 1.
Governor Andy Beshear announced 11 straight weeks of declining COVID-19 cases in Kentucky in his daily announcement on Monday.
Governor Andy Beshear announced 726 new positive cases of COVID-19 in Kentucky and 19 new coronavirus-related deaths Thursday. Thursday’s positivity rate is slightly below 3%.
WKU reported zero new coronavirus cases Friday, keeping the campus’s cumulative total since July at 1,239.
Gov. Andy Beshear announced 294 new COVID-19 cases and 11 new coronavirus-related deaths in Kentucky on Monday.
Med Center Health announced Wednesday that any individual over the age of 16 is now eligible to receive the COVID-19 vaccine.
As the spring semester starts to heat up, and we get closer to finals and deadlines for semester long projects, it is important to take a step back and do a quick mental health and stress check to be sure that we are prepared to finish out the semester strong.
WKU reported two new coronavirus cases Tuesday, bringing the campus’s cumulative total since July to 1,234.
With COVID-19 being as large of a factor as it has been for the past year, it is no secret that on-campus student organizations are seeing the lasting effects of the pandemic.WKU has seen many new plans, regulations and guidelines to tackle COVID-19 since the start of last semester, and many…
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Governor Andy Beshear announced 396 new COVID-19 cases and 23 new coronavirus-related deaths during his daily briefing Monday. Two Warren County residents—a 60-year-old woman and a 63-year-old man—were included in Monday’s death count.
WKU Environmental Health and Safety Director David Oliver announced a change in the university’s COVID-19 safety guidelines in an email to faculty and staff Friday.
WKU reported three new coronavirus cases Friday, bringing the campus’s cumulative total since July to 1,232.
WKU reported six new coronavirus cases Monday, bringing the campus’s cumulative total since July to 1,229.
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WKU reported 4 new coronavirus cases Friday, bringing the campus’s cumulative total since July to 1,223.
Gov. Andy Beshear announced 1,068 new COVID-19 cases on Thursday, alongside lower positivity rate and changes to protections put in place as a result of improving data.
Gov. Andy Beshear delivered what he called “the most optimistic report” on the state of COVID-19 in Kentucky on Monday. The state has 509 new positive COVID-19 cases, which is the lowest count since Sept. 28, and 15 new deaths.
WKU reported eight new coronavirus cases Friday, bringing the campus’s cumulative total since July to 1,216.
Kentucky’s Supreme Court recently amended two orders to allow courts to ease restrictions on in-person access after COVID-19 cases have begun to drop in Kentucky.
Kentuckians included in phase 1C of the COVID-19 vaccine rollout can receive their first dose beginning March 1.
The 2020-2021 school year has been everything but normal for college students everywhere. However, freshmen have the unique perspective of only knowing post-COVID-19 college life.
WKU reported 8 new coronavirus cases Friday, bringing the campus’s cumulative total since July to 1,216.
WKU reported 17 new coronavirus cases Friday, bringing the campus’s cumulative total since July to 1,200.
WKU reported 17 new coronavirus cases Friday, bringing the campus’s cumulative total since July to 1,200.
WKU reported 16 new coronavirus cases Friday, bringing the campus’s cumulative total since July to 1,174.
Governor Andy Beshear announced in a Monday press briefing 1,003 new cases of COVID-19, the lowest number reported since Dec. 26.
WKU reported seven new coronavirus cases Friday, bringing the campus’s cumulative total since July to 1,151.
More donations of convalescent plasma are needed from those who have recovered from COVID-19 to treat those currently fighting the disease.
Editor's note: this article has been updated for clarity.
Governor Andy Beshear held a press briefing today to address Kentuckians about the ongoing fight against the Covid-19 virus and announce 1,623 new cases of Covid-19 in the past few days.
Governor Andy Beshear announced during his regular briefing Thursday 2,947 new cases of COVID-19 and 69 new deaths, the worst day for deaths since the pandemic began.
WKU reported 17 new coronavirus cases Friday, bringing the campus’s cumulative total since July to 1,104.
WKU reported nine new COVID-19 cases Tuesday, bringing the campus’ cumulative total since July to 1,087.
Gov. Beshear held a media briefing Tuesday to update Kentuckians about COVID-19 cases and the distribution of the vaccine.
WKU will join the Barren River District Health Department as a resource for COVID-19 contact tracing beginning this semester.
While some WKU students have begun receiving the COVID-19 vaccine, others are uncertain of when they will be vaccinated.The general population of WKU students will likely receive the vaccine based on their health, age or occupation, much like the general population of the state.The order of …
Kentucky has released its four-phase vaccine distribution plan for the coming months.
WKU and Healthy on the Hill have put together guidelines to bring students back for the 2021 spring semester beginning on Jan. 19.
The WKU Board of Regents met Friday where the Regents discussed faculty salary reimbursement, enrollment and strategic plans for next semester.
WKU reported 13 new coronavirus cases Tuesday, bringing the campus’s cumulative total since July to 986.
Gov. Andy Beshear gave a vaccine timeline and reported 1,972 new cases Monday at his daily briefing.
The Community Farmers Market on Saturday held a holiday market featuring numerous food and gift vendors, offering local businesses an opportunity to sell goods during a difficult year.
WKU reported 20 new coronavirus cases Friday, bringing the campus’s cumulative total since July to 973.
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