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Here are the Kentuckians included in next phase of COVID-19 vaccine distribution Share Updated: 11:09 PM EST Dec 28, 2020 WLKY Digital Team Share Updated: 11:09 PM EST Dec 28, 2020 Hide Transcript Show Transcript SHOT NEXT. STEPHON: NOW THAT SOME ESSENTIAL FRONT-LINE WORKERS AND THOSE AT LONG TERM CARE FACILITIES, HAVE RECEIVED THEIR FIRST DOSES OF THE COVID VACCINE, FOCUS NOW TURNS TO PHASE 1B OF THE VACCINE DISTRIBUTION PLAN, WHICH INCLUDES ELDERLY KE...

The COVID-19 outbreak is continuing to change everyday life for millions of Americans. Leaders across the county, including the Tri-State area, are implementing measures to stop the spread by shutting down schools and restaurants and canceling events.

By Erin Cox Editor Dec 29, 2020 Gov. Andy Beshear and Dr. Steven Stack, commissioner of the Kentucky Department for Public Health, said the next priority group (Phase 1b) for vaccination will be Kentuckians who are at least 70 years old, as well as first responders and educators. Depending on the vaccine distribution schedule, Phase 1b could begin as early as Feb. 1, 2021, plus or minus a week. The Governor said 40 additional sites will receive vaccine doses for the first time this week. “...

FRANKFORT, KY — Gov. Beshear and Kentucky Department for Public Health Commissioner Dr. Steven Stack have announced the next priority group for COVID-19 vaccinations in Kentucky.  Phase 1b will be Kentuckians who are at least 70 years old, as well as first responders and educators, Gov. Beshear and Dr. Stack say.  Depending on the vaccine distribution schedule, Phase 1b could begin as early as Feb. 1, 2021, give or take a week, according to the governor.  Beshear also says 40 addi...

Credit Yahoo Today, Gov. Andy Beshear and Dr. Steven Stack, commissioner of the Kentucky Department for Public Health, said the next priority group (Phase 1b) for vaccination will be Kentuckians who are at least 70 years old, as well as first responders and educators. Depending on the vaccine distribution schedule, Phase 1b could begin as early as Feb. 1, 2021, plus or minus a week. The Governor said 40 additional sites will receive vaccine doses for the first time this week. “Remember, this ...

Credit Ryan Van Velzer State officials have decided first responders, K-12 teachers and Kentuckians over the age of 70 will be included in the next phase of vaccinations set to begin in late January or early February. Mostly following an outline provided by federal recommendations, officials further subdivided the next groups to have access to the vaccine with an emphasis on preventing deaths.  Federal guidelines have recommended that people over 75 should be in the next group to receive the...

 FRANKFORT – Today, Gov. Andy Beshear and Dr. Steven Stack, commissioner of the Kentucky Department for Public Health, said the next priority group (Phase 1b) for vaccination will be Kentuckians who are at least 70 years old, as well as first responders and educators. Depending on the vaccine distribution schedule, Phase 1b could begin as early as Feb. 1, 2021, plus or minus a week. The Governor said 40 additional sites will receive vaccine doses for the first time this week. “Remember...

/ WSIP AM 1490 | CBS Sports Dec 29, 2020 7:07 AM Today, Gov. Andy Beshear and Dr. Steven Stack, commissioner of the Kentucky Department for Public Health, said the next priority group (Phase 1b) for vaccination will be Kentuckians who are at least 70 years old, as well as first responders and educators. Depending on the vaccine distribution schedule, Phase 1b could begin as early as Feb. 1, 2021, plus or minus a week. The Governor said 40 additional sites will receive vaccine doses for the fir...

Credit Ryan Van Velzer / Louisville Public Media Louisville will open its first drive-through COVID-19 vaccination site at Broadbent Arena at the Kentucky Expo Center next week. The mass vaccination site will initially be for healthcare workers, EMTs and medical first responders, not the general public. SarahBeth Hartlage, interim medical director at the Louisville department of health and wellness, said the health department administered 110 vaccines on Monday. Once the Broadbent site is up an...