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While COVID-19 numbers are trending in the right direction across much of the U.S., officials nationwide warned against Super Bowl gatherings to avoid another surge of infections.

Sen. Bernie Sanders, the new chairman of the Senate Budget Committee, defended Democrats' push to pass a $15 minimum wage telling CNN's Jake Tapper that it isn't a radical idea.

Covid-19 cases and hospitalizations are decreasing across much of the United States, but health experts warned that could change if fans gathered Sunday to watch the Super Bowl with people from outside their households.

Restaurants providing innovative, safe Super Bowl options to prevent super-spreader events Places like Dundees Tavern are making sure social distancing is in place and masks are worn when necessary all while being festive. Author: Jessie Cohen Updated: 11:34 PM EST February 5, 2021 LOUISVILLE, Ky. — It took a long time for restaurants to navigate the curveballs of the past year. They adjusted to big changes during big events like the Fourth of July, Christmas, ...

As officials make strides to improve accessibility to Covid-19 vaccines in the United States, some states are turning their focus to the underserved and vulnerable communities that have not yet been eligible for protection.

What to expect, where to park, who qualifies and more A new regional vaccination hub, run by Kroger Health, is set to open at 10 a.m. on Feb. 11 at the Northern Kentucky Convention Center, 1 W. Rivercenter Blvd, Covington. Posted at 11:04 PM, Feb 04, 2021 and last updated 2021-02-08 15:46:02-05 COVINGTON, Ky. — Northern Kentuckians 70 and older in vaccine phase 1B now have another way to get a COVID-19 immunization. A regional vaccination hub, run by Kroger Health, opened at the Northern ...

Governor Andy Beshear announced four new regional COVID-19 vaccination sites in the state with one to be located at Murray State University. The sites are targeting Kentuckians over the age of 70, although people in the first two tiers are still eligible to receive vaccines. The state now has 38 regional vaccination sites with eight located in western Kentucky and 15 in eastern Kentucky. Two sites are in Paducah and two are now located in Bowling Green. The regional sites are meant to be able t...

Credit Screenshot / Facebook Gov. Andy Beshear announced Thursday that COVID-19 cases are continuing to drop in Kentucky, though deaths remain high due to surges over the past several weeks. Beshear reported 2,500 new cases on Thursday. Four weeks ago, the daily total was nearly 5,000. The test positivity rate dropped to 8.37%, the lowest in over a month. Beshear said the steady decline shows the state is limiting spread. “If we stay on this track, we’re going to have fewer cases this week...

Vaccinations will begin Feb. 11.

As Kentucky expects to complete first COVID-19 vaccine doses for K-12 educators and staff by the end of this week, Gov. Andy Beshear said the state is looking at plans to bring more students back to classrooms starting March 1.