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As the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention now tracks three COVID-19 variants in the United States, only one has been confirmed in Kentucky.

Governor Andy Beshear delivers his COVID-19 report via Facebook on Sunday, December 13, 2020. Beshear Announces Four New Regional Vaccine Sites, Website to Help Eligible Kentuckians ‘Find a Vaccine’ Jan 30, 2021 Governor Andy Beshear delivers his COVID-19 report via Facebook on Sunday, December 13, 2020. FRANKFORT — Gov. Andy Beshear announced the state, in partnership with Kroger Health, will open its first regional vaccination site at the Kentucky Hor...

Today, Gov. Andy Beshear announced the state's positivity rate has declined to 8.75%. "Our declining positivity rate shows that Kentuckians are contin...

Kentucky has announced two more regional vaccination centers and a new website and hotline for people seeking answers regarding the eligibility and locations for COVID-19 vaccines. www.vaccine.ky.gov is active and will allow people to learn whether or not they’re eligible for a vaccine, as well as locations they can receive the vaccine. Public Health Commissioner Dr. Steven Stack warned that scheduling through the new vaccine portal will be busy at first and that not everyone who requests a v...

/ WSIP AM 1490 | CBS Sports Jan 28, 2021 9:30 PM Today, Gov. Andy Beshear announced the state, in partnership with Kroger Health, will open its first regional vaccination site at the Kentucky Horse Park in Fayette County next week. Three additional regional sites are opening through partners Ephraim McDowell Hospital in Danville and Western Baptist and Lourdes Mercy both in Paducah. The Governor also unveiled a new state website, vaccine.ky.gov, and hotline that help Kentuckians determine i...

Kentucky confirms first 2 cases of UK COVID-19 variant in commonwealth Share Updated: 6:11 PM EST Jan 26, 2021 WLKY Digital Team Share Updated: 6:11 PM EST Jan 26, 2021 Hide Transcript Show Transcript study in the United Kingdom is giving us a better understanding of the new coronavirus variant first detected there. The variant is called B 117 and health officials in dozens of countries, including Canada, have now identified cases as well. The CBCs Domi...

State website launched explaining vaccination eligibility to Kentuckians The Kentucky vaccine help site can be found at vaccine.ky.gov. (Source: Pexels) By Faith King | January 29, 2021 at 12:07 AM EST - Updated January 29 at 10:44 PM LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WAVE) - A new state website is expected to make it easier for Kentuckians to determine when and where they can get the coronavirus vaccine. Gov. Andy Beshear announced the site’s launch on Thursday. The vaccine site can be found at vac...

2 cases of more contagious COVID-19 strain found in Northern Kentucky Share Updated: 5:20 PM EST Jan 28, 2021 Share Updated: 5:20 PM EST Jan 28, 2021 Hide Transcript Show Transcript THE VIRUS HAS ARRIVED. IN A STATE WHERE UK MEANS BASKETBALL. THIS TIME IT’S THE VISITOR WITH THE NAME. DR. RYAN WALKER IS DIRECTOR OF RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT AT GRAVITY DIAGNOSTICS HE WAS A PART OF THE TEAM ON THE LOOK OUT FOR THE VIRU HE SAYS FROM THE COO JULIE BRAZIL TO VP JP CANTER...

 regional drive-thru COVID-19 vaccination sites on Thursday.  The sites, first mentioned Jan. 14, will prioritize Kentuckians age 70 and older. But everyone in the first two vaccinations tiers — 1A and 1B — is eligible, which mostly includes health care workers, long-term care residents and workers, and school employees.  More regional sites will be announced on the next two Thursdays, Beshear said,  as the state looks to expand infrastructure and set the stage for mass vaccinations. So...

COVID-19 variants are originating in the UK, South Africa and Brazil. Heres what to know about vaccines, symptoms and what it means for the pandemic.