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Apr 8
Health

As COVID-19 Vaccine Eligibility Expands, Some Don’t Want The Shot

Forty-nine percent of Republican men said in a recent poll they are not planning to get the shot.

By Natalie Krebs, Side Effects Public Media
Apr 8
Health
As Vaccine Eligibility Expands, Some Don't Want The Shot
Natalie Krebs, Side Effects Public Media
Apr 7
Health

Vaccine Refusal May Put Herd Immunity At Risk, Researchers Warn

1 in 4 Americans say they won't get a coronavirus vaccine. Researchers say it could keep the nation from reaching a critical tipping point.

By Geoff Brumfiel, NPR
Apr 7
Health
Vaccine Refusal May Put Herd Immunity At Risk, Researchers Warn
Geoff Brumfiel, NPR
Apr 7
Health

Scientists Race To Develop Next Generation Of COVID Vaccines

Some of the new vaccines are already being tested in volunteers and could even be available for distribution in the next year or so.

By Joe Palca, NPR
Apr 7
Health
Scientists Race To Develop Next Generation Of COVID Vaccines
Joe Palca, NPR
Apr 6
Health

Fischer Urges Continued Caution As Louisville Reaches 1,000 COVID-19 Deaths

Mayor Greg Fischer announced nine new deaths in Louisville from the past week, bringing the city's total to 1,000.

By John Boyle
Apr 6
Health
Louisville Reaches 1,000 COVID-19 Deaths
John Boyle
Apr 6
Health

Black Medical Students Navigate Systemic Racism To Fulfill A Mission

Fourth year medical students are getting ready to graduate and start their residencies in July. It’s been a long journey—and especially challenging for many Black students.

By Farah Yousry, Side Effects Public Media
Apr 6
Health
Black Medical Students Navigate Systemic Racism To Fulfill A Mission
Farah Yousry, Side Effects Public Media
Apr 5
Health

After 12 Weeks Of Decline, Kentucky COVID-19 Cases Plateau

The 7-day average of new cases increased slightly while test positivity rates, a leading indicator of where infection rates are headed, remained steady.

By Ryan Van Velzer
Apr 5
Health
After 12 Weeks Of Decline, Kentucky COVID-19 Cases Plateau
Ryan Van Velzer
Apr 5
Health

Stress And Resolve: Local Health Leaders Reflect On A Year Of COVID Challenges

Public health officials in Southern Indiana and Louisville have worked to manage their mental health while leading the fight against COVID-19.

By John Boyle
Apr 5
Health
Local Public Health Leaders Reflect On A Year Of COVID
John Boyle
Apr 2
Health

Whitney Young Elementary Is Louisville’s First School-Based Vaccination Site

Whitney Young Elementary School turned into a COVID-19 vaccination clinic this week, making it the city's first school-based site.

By Jess Clark
Apr 2
Health
Whitney Young Is City’s First School-Based Vaccine Site
Jess Clark
Apr 1
Health

Online Vaccine Sign-Ups Limit Access For Some Of The Most Vulnerable

Often, even learning about vaccination opportunities requires internet access and tech savvy. That's hard on seniors.

By Jess Clark
Apr 1
Health
Online Vaccine Sign-Ups A Barrier For Vulnerable Groups
Jess Clark
Mar 31
Health

Kentucky Opens COVID-19 Vaccinations To All Over 16 Beginning April 5

Gov. Andy Beshear announced Wednesday that everyone older than 16 years will be eligible for a COVID vaccine beginning April 5.

By Corinne Boyer, Ohio Valley ReSource
Mar 31
Health
Kentucky Opens COVID-19 Vaccinations To All Over 16 Beginning April 5
Corinne Boyer, Ohio Valley ReSource
Mar 30
Health

Should Masking Last Beyond The Pandemic? Flu And Colds Are Down, Spurring A Debate

Masking and physical distancing are keeping a variety of viruses in check, but will these behaviors last?

By Blake FarmerWPLN News
Mar 30
Health
Should Masking Last Beyond The Pandemic?
Blake FarmerWPLN News
Mar 30
Health

Mass Vaccination Changes: LouVax Goes Mobile, UofL Health’s New Site

The city is taking its LouVax operation mobile, and University of Louisville Health is launching a mass vaccination site at Cardinal Stadium.

By John Boyle
Mar 30
Health
LouVax Goes Mobile, UofL Health Offers New Mass Site
John Boyle
Mar 29
Health

Kentucky Opens Vaccine Eligibility To 40 And Older

The race to vaccinate people ahead of another surge of the coronavirus is still on.

By Ryan Van Velzer
Mar 29
Health
Kentucky Opens Vaccine Eligibility To 40 And Older
Ryan Van Velzer
Mar 29
Health

A Year Later, A Funeral For Southern Indiana’s First COVID Patient

Last March, Norbert "Nobby" Bostock became the first known case of COVID-19 in Southern Indiana. He died four weeks later.

By John Boyle
Mar 29
Health
A Year After COVID Death, Indiana Resident Gets Funeral
John Boyle
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