Dec 31 Coronavirus When to get which COVID-19 test? A Louisville doctor explains Rapid antigen tests may detect COVID-19 cases in people with symptoms, but could give a false negative if they’re not feeling poorly. By Aprile Rickert Dec 31 Coronavirus When to get which COVID-19 test? A doctor explains Aprile Rickert
Dec 30 Coronavirus Indiana breaks daily COVID-19 record with more than 12,000 new cases Indiana health officials reported more than 12,000 new cases Thursday, with a statewide positivity rate of almost 15%. By Aprile Rickert Dec 30 Coronavirus Ind. sets daily COVID-19 record with over 12K new cases Aprile Rickert
Dec 29 Coronavirus Jefferson County reports ‘alarming increase’ in COVID-19 cases Jefferson County health officials reported a significant increase in new COVID-19 cases over recent days, plus a much higher positivity rate. By Aprile Rickert Dec 29 Coronavirus Jefferson County reports ‘alarming’ rise in COVID-19 cases Aprile Rickert
Dec 28 Coronavirus Indiana reports more than 1,800 new COVID-19 cases over holidays Southern Indiana counties have seen a rise in hospital resources used for COVID-19 patients over recent days, though facilities are not yet at capacity for those with critical illness from the disease. According to data from the Indiana Department of Health, less than 3% of ICU beds were available as of Dec. 26 in the […] By Aprile Rickert Dec 28 Coronavirus Indiana reports more than 1,800 new COVID-19 cases over holidays Aprile Rickert
Dec 28 Coronavirus Nearly 10K new COVID-19 cases in Kentucky over holiday weekend Gov. Andy Beshear has reported close to 10,000 new COVID-19 cases between Dec. 23 and Monday, as the state’s positivity rate climbs to 11.8%. Beshear said the new cases are likely driven by the highly transmissible delta variant, and that it’s too soon to know how the new omicron strain is affecting numbers. He urged […] By Aprile Rickert Dec 28 Coronavirus Nearly 10K new COVID-19 cases in Kentucky over holiday weekend Aprile Rickert
Dec 25 Coronavirus Some Christmas travelers face canceled flights as the omicron surge hits airlines Many looking forward to seeing loved ones for Christmas were informed at the last minute that their flights had been canceled due to omicron. By Jennifer Ludden, NPR Dec 25 Coronavirus Omicron causes some canceled Christmas flights Jennifer Ludden, NPR
Dec 23 Coronavirus Southern Indiana health officials urge Hoosiers to avoid holiday COVID-19 surge Health officials say the omicron COVID-19 variant could spread in Southern Indiana now that it has been found in the state and Louisville. By John Boyle Dec 23 Coronavirus Southern Ind. officials urge Hoosiers to avoid holiday COVID-19 surge John Boyle
Dec 23 Coronavirus Residents in congregate care facilities face yet another uncertain holiday season Families with loved ones in facilities for the developmentally disabled face new uncertainty even as the rest of the country tries to get back to normal. By Steph Whiteside, Side Effects Public Media Dec 23 Coronavirus Residents in congregate care face another uncertain holiday season Steph Whiteside, Side Effects Public Media
Dec 23 Coronavirus JCPS continues COVID testing over winter break Free drive-through COVID-19 testing is available for JCPS students, families and employees throughout winter break. By Jess Clark Dec 23 Coronavirus JCPS continues COVID testing over winter break Jess Clark
Dec 23 Coronavirus With omicron, you need a mask that means business With another coronavirus variant racing across the U.S., once again health authorities are urging people to mask up indoors. By Maria Godoy, NPR Dec 23 Coronavirus With omicron, you need a mask that means business Maria Godoy, NPR
Dec 22 Coronavirus Southern Indiana health official says rise in COVID-19 cases could be omicron Clark County Health Officer Dr. Eric Yazel said the health department’s COVID-19 testing slots for Wednesday and Thursday filled quickly. By Aprile Rickert Dec 22 Coronavirus Health official says rise in Ind. COVID-19 cases could be omicron Aprile Rickert
Dec 21 Coronavirus Biden announces free COVID tests, aid for hospitals to deal with omicron The U.S. government plans to buy a half-billion at-home COVID test kits and mail them to people who want them. By Jaclyn Diaz, NPR Dec 21 Coronavirus Biden announces free COVID tests, aid for hospitals Jaclyn Diaz, NPR
Dec 21 Coronavirus Louisville detects first omicron case Officials have confirmed the first case of the new COVID-19 omicron strain, in a resident who was vaccinated in February but had not received a booster. By Aprile Rickert Dec 21 Coronavirus Louisville detects first omicron case Aprile Rickert
Dec 20 Coronavirus Kentucky tornado death toll now at 76 Gov. Andy Beshear said the death toll from the tornadoes last week is now at 76, but could go up if more people succumb to injuries. All missing people are accounted for. By Aprile Rickert Dec 20 Coronavirus Kentucky tornado death toll now at 76 Aprile Rickert