2 0 obj It would limit the governors emergency orders, such as one that requires Kentuckians to wear a face covering in public, to 30 days unless the legislature extends them. As of last weeks data from the CDC, 49.5% of Kentucky adults 18 and over are fully vaccinated. >> JUST OUT OF THE CAUTION. As of May 28, 2021, the following restrictions are lifted or amended as noted: 1. 2023, Hearst Television Inc. on behalf of WLWT-TV. Experts have ideas why, Number of Kentucky counties at high COVID-19 community level shifts from 2 to 4, Catching COVID may increase chances of developing an autoimmune disease, study says, 2 Kentucky counties at high COVID community level as state reaches 18,000 virus deaths, What to do if your COVID test expires or if you test positive? Kentucky has announced new restrictions to curb the spread of COVID-19, following a record 33 deaths announced on Tuesday. Vaccine effectiveness, expanded eligibility allows for easing of restrictions. Real-time updates and all local stories you want right in the palm of your hand. Gov. He has a Masters in communications from the University of Kentucky and is a native of Maysville, Ky. Support my work with a digital subscription, Californians await key decisions from reparations task force. `q7K6 /7,KOi0,}#t~|G(e A7o}r; Andy Beshears new COVID-19 restrictions for Kentucky restaurants, bars, gyms and social gatherings go into effect at 5 p.m. today and remain active until at least Dec. 13. Beshear also announced he would end the statewide mask requirement for everyone (including unvaccinated people) on June 11. >> IM SO FORTUNATE TO HAVE SO MANY OF OUR REGULARS BUT ALSO PEOPLE THAT REALLY DID NOT WANT TO COME OUT DURING THE PANDEMIC ARE RETURNING TO THE RESTAURANT SCENE AND ITS AWESOME JATARA A SIGH OF RELIEF AFTER A TOUGH YEAR FOR COLLEEN HAW >> THE SECOND TIME THAT WE GOT SHUT DOWN FOR THOSE THREE WEEKS WAS ABSOLUTELY THE WORST. F0==t0>_,eOn)8:2/Ii:;c//LGLUbgOisq5gjO0Ld|Wj~3 Nov. 17, 2021: Kentucky Gov. Finally, the public interest favors the enjoinment of a constitutional violation." Today, the Franklin Circuit Courts order stated that House Bill 1 would create chaos and undermine any effective enforcement of public health standards to prevent the spread of this deadly disease during this pandemic. I dont use emergency powers because I want to. FRANKFORT, KY (WOWK) - Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear has signed a new executive order ending all former health orders regarding COVID-19 restrictions in the Bluegrass State. Elementary schools can return to in-person learning once their county is out of the red zone. As we have all along, lets remember that those arent just ages or counties or genders. But unless a law can be shown to have religion within its cross-hairs, either facially or in application, the fact that religious practices are impinged by it does not contravene the First Amendment. After more than a year and a half of restrictions due to the coronavirus pandemic, most of Kentuckys COVID-19 restrictions including its mask mandate are slated to end this Friday.Kentuckys coronavirus-related capacity restrictions, as well as the states mask mandate, will largely end on June 11.Masks will still be required on public transportation, schools, long-term care facilities and other locations that serve the most vulnerable.Kentucky followed CDC guidance last month, no longer requiring fully-vaccinated people to wear masks. Kentucky House of Representatives District 41. Guthrie announced on December 8, 2021, that he tested positive for COVID-19. COVID-19 restrictions on many Kentucky businesses and restaurants will be lifted weeks before anticipated if people continue to fill all of the vaccination appointments available.The majority of restrictions could be lifted before the end of May, Kentucky Gov. I guess every business would have to look through all 174 of these, which multiple ones would have to apply to them and try to figure out what they do or have to do, he said at his regular news conference to update the coronavirus situation in the state. Individuals were also required to wear face coverings while riding in public transit vehicles or other transportation service vehicles (e.g., taxis, ride-sharing vehicles, etc.). The Kentucky Public Health Department released a distribution plan on October 16, 2020. They have effectively ended death and hospitalization for the most vulnerable. And weve got to make sure more people get them.. This story was originally published February 3, 2021, 11:37 AM. KDPH will continue to closely monitor COVID-19 data and provide weekly updates on the KDPH COVID-19 website. For general inquiries, please send an email to KyCovid19@ky.gov. We have a responsibility to ourselves and to each other to protect our state and our community. Gov. [42], In a press conference on May 9, 2020, Gov. We can start having small gatherings again and everyone is vaccinated, and they feel safe, Salsbury said. Most Kentucky health orders, mask mandate end this week: What to know. But the governor said he wanted to wait a few weeks to lift restrictions so children between 12 and 15 years old had time to get their COVID-19 vaccine. 5/26/2021 Kentucky Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control 40601 502-564-4850 (Main) 502-564-1422 (Fax) . Representatives for the church said that they had been hosting drive-in services in their parking lot in order to adhere to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention guidelines for several weeks. For general inquiries, please send an email to KyCovid19@ky.gov. Last call/closing time requirements are lifted. In an email Wednesday night, Beshear said, I have taken difficult but necessary steps to stop the spread of COVID and save lives in Kentucky. 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According to officials, the advisory is not an order.[12]. Beshear is waiting a month to fully lift those restrictions to allow time for adolescents ages 12-15 to get vaccinated. <> To notify us of when schools were allowed to reopen statewide, email us. JATARA: IF YOU WANT TO TRY THAT BOURBON, THEYRE ONLY OPEN FRIDAYS AND SATURDAYS 6:00 P.M. TO 11:00 P.M. FOR NOW. Republican Governor Eric Holcomb of Indiana and state public health officials announced the changes Wednesday, claiming the state was facing an increasingly concerning situation. endobj GmBo!}W'`BB8. LIKE THOSE THAT SAINT ELIZABETH PREPARE FOR ANOTHER GRAND TIME. Restaurants and bars can reopen at 50% capacity. COVID-19 restrictions on many Kentucky businesses and restaurants will be lifted weeks before anticipated if people continue to fill all of the vaccination appointments available. Saatva Mattress Review: Our Pick for the Best Overall Bed of 2023, We Found 12 Cute Planters and Flower Pots That Cost Less Than $25, Here's Where to Watch and Stream Marvel's 'Ant Man and the Wasp: Quantumania' Online. Daily new hospital admissions by age in Kentucky. Kentucky House Speaker David Osborne (R) said, "It appears that the courts opinion provides further evidence of the great need to better define emergency powers granted by previous legislatures. Associated Press/Report for America. Public health data shows Kentucky's rate of vaccination has steadily decreased in the past four weeks. More information can be found at Team Kentucky. Eric Lycan, representing Osborne, and David Fleenor, representing Stivers, asserted immunity for the legislative leaders from the lawsuit, given their official positions. WE WANT TO TREAT YOU LIKE YOURE OUR GUESTS IN OUR HOME. BQluMw~F_? Click here to contact our editorial staff, and click here to report an error. Wise announced that he tested positive for coronavirus. This is great news, and it should also be a compelling motivation to get vaccinated, said Beshear, who acknowledged that people who insist on not getting a vaccine will continue to put themselves at risk if they remove their mask in public places. 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Manchin visits Milton to discuss floodwall project, Ex-Army PVT from KY gets 45 years for plot against, 10 places to go glamping in West Virginia, Part 2, The New StormTracker 13 VIPIR Real Time Radar, Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information. Remainder of loan funds may go toward mortgage interest, rentand utilities. COVID-19 Community Levels for Kentucky prepared by KDPH may differ from COVID-19 Community Levels prepared by CDC. The state is also starting Phase 1C of vaccine distribution March 1. One months also gives notice and time to everyone else who has not yet received their [dose], Beshear said. On Dec. 14, Kentucky's public health restrictions and recommendations will include: All public and private middle and high schools will continue remote instruction until Jan. 4, 2021. THE TIMELINE IS LINKED TO WIN THE GOVERNOR THINKS WE COULD HIT THE MARK HE HAD PREVIOUSLY SAID IF 2.5 MILLION PEOPLE WITH AT LEAST ONE SHOT REALISTICALLY I THINK WERE LOOKING AT FIVE TO SIX WEEKS. Sign up for daily emails with local updates and other important news. This article has Unlimited Access. Ballotpedias coverage of COVID-19 includes how federal, state, and local governments are responding, and how those responses are influencing election rules and operations, political campaigns, the economy, schools, and more. Apply today! Reminder: People should be prepared for state and local public health orders to be extended, amended, or changed as needed to protect public health. That day, the state will also rescind its mask mandate for everyone, including those who are unvaccinated, with the exceptions of places where people are the most vulnerable, he said. COVID-19 restrictions on many Kentucky businesses and restaurants will be lifted weeks before anticipated if people continue to fill all of the vaccination appointments available.The majority of . As CDC transitions to the COVID-19 Community Level model that uses the number of new COVID-19 cases in each county, percent of hospital capacity devoted to COVID-19 patients and the number of new patients with COVID-19 admitted to the hospital in the past week, KDPH will be using this tool to help Kentuckians be informed of the COVID-19 impact in their communities. The most recent record-setting day, Thursday, brought 3,637 new cases to the state. Long COVID, lingering money struggles often follow COVID hospitalizations, study finds. For General Inquiries Please send an email to KYcovid19@ky.gov Andy Beshear, FDA: Food Safety and the Coronavirus Disease 2019, Kentucky Commission on the Deaf and Hard of Hearing (KCDHH), For COVID-19 information in multiple languages, visit Resources in 150+ Languages (Source: Endangered Language Project), Archived COVID-19 Daily Case Incidence Rate Maps, White House Coronavirus Task Force Reports for Kentucky, Resources in 150+ Languages (Source: Endangered Language Project). Kentucky Attorney General Daniel Cameron (R) intervened on behalf of the plaintiffs. Shepherd said the restraining order will remain in effect for 30 days unless extended by a court order after a full briefing and a hearing. >> WE PLANNED ON REOPENING, BUT WE DIDNT KNOW IF WE COULD REOPEN. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. All schools will end in-person instruction and pivot to remote learning. The COVID-19 pandemic was confirmed to have reached the U.S. Commonwealth of Kentucky on March 6, 2020, when Governor Andy Beshear's office announced the first confirmed case in Cynthiana, Kentucky, and declared a state of emergency to ensure all entities had the necessary response resources.As of January 1, 2023, 1,667,275 cumulative cases of COVID-19 were confirmed, with 17,694 deaths. % Shepherd said a hearing will be held Feb. 18 on any motion to dissolve the restraining order and Beshears request for a temporary injunction on all the bills. And thats OK. Ive found myself pulling my mask out in the last day or two. Celebrating remotely over video call or postponing the celebration until later in the year are both safer alternatives. 1 0 obj Saatva Mattress Review: Our Pick for the Best Overall Bed of 2023, We Found 12 Cute Planters and Flower Pots That Cost Less Than $25, Here's Where to Watch and Stream Marvel's 'Ant Man and the Wasp: Quantumania' Online. most vaccination sites in Kentucky just began administering doses to those teens on Thursday, people who are inoculated against COVID-19 to immediately forgo wearing masks and social distancing in most indoor and outdoor settings, Support my work with a digital subscription, Cardiovascular deaths rose in first years of COVID, study says. As of Friday, 2,106,464 Kentuckians have received at least one shot of a COVID-19 vaccine. Companies across the commonwealth have retooled their operations to manufacture PPE amid the pandemic. They are saving lives every single day. The entries, which come from our Documenting America's Path to Recovery newsletter, are sorted by month in reverse chronological order. The chart below shows coronavirus statistics from countries across the world. She said she was fully vaccinated when she contracted the virus. Copyright 2020 Scripps Media, Inc. All rights reserved. Paul announced that he had tested positive for coronavirus. He said it could lead to hundreds, or even thousands, of individual operating plans with no meaningful oversight or review. Indeed, it is hard to imagine that there is any American that has not been impacted. . The Oscars will air on ABC and can be streamed on ABC.com and the ABC app as well as Hulu + Live TV, YouTube TV, AT&T TV or FuboTV. This story was originally published May 14, 2021, 10:58 AM. What governing entities are responsible for vaccine allocation and distribution? 100 MORE TIMES AND AS FAR AS GETTING APPOINTMENTS HERE SAINT ELIZABETH, THEY SAY THEY DO HAVE OPEN APPOINTMENTS FOR APRIL 26TH AND MAY 3RD ALL PFIZER. Neal announced that he had tested positive for COVID-19. For more information on the new tool provided by CDC, please visit the CDC website: COVID-19 by County. I do feel hopeful that others around me are getting the vaccine. The COVID-19 Hotline - (800) 722-5725 - is a service operated by the health care professionals at the KY Poison Control Center who can provide advice and answer questions. Catching COVID gives you durable protection from virus, study finds. Jack Brammer is Frankfort bureau chief for the Lexington Herald-Leader. This guidance provides Kentuckians with actions to take related to their local level of community burden. She joined the newspaper in June 2019 as a corps member with Report for America, a national service program made possible in Kentucky with support from the Blue Grass Community Foundation. ITS A BUSY FRIDAY NIGHT AT GRANDVIEW TAVERN IN FORT MITCHELL. Tatenhove's full opinion and order can be accessed here. LOUISVILLE, Ky. With COVID-19 vaccine doses trickling out across Kentucky, it's apparent demand for the vaccines has dramatically slowed down as the state tries to reach a benchmark. Yarmuth announced that he would self-quarantine after discovering that he had attended an event alongside two individuals who tested positive for coronavirus. Franklin Circuit Judge Phillip Shepherd temporarily halted a new law late Wednesday that allows businesses, schools, nonprofits and churches to stay open if they meet COVID-19 guidelines set by either the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention or Kentuckys executive branch, whichever is least restrictive. The table below lists officials or candidates who have been diagnosed with or quarantined due to coronavirus. To stay the prohibition on mass gatherings with respect to religious services which observe the social distancing guidelines promulgated by the Centers for Disease Control, as Tabernacle has promised to do, does not harm the Defendants. "[44], The orders' challengers, three Northern Kentucky businesses, had argued that the governor's orders, including a statewide mask mandate and indoor occupancy restrictions, violated the state constitution and statutory rulemaking procedures. Kentuckys coronavirus-related capacity restrictions, as well as the states mask mandate, will largely end on June 11. We cant defeat a virus with this, he said, holding up a large stack of CDC documents. Where can I find a quick breakdown of phases in my state? The plaintiffs had alleged that state orders restricting mass gatherings and closing churches as non-essential businesses violated their First Amendment rights to the freedom of assembly and the free exercise of religion. IT WAS COMING INTO THE HOLIDAY SEASON AND WE REALLY SUFFERED AT THAT POINT IN TIME. The transition back to normal may be piecemeal in some places. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. Beshear has made a request to the Kentucky Attorney General Daniel Cameron to release the grand jury transcripts to the public. Authors Team Kentucky: your patience, hard work and sacrifices have paid off. Since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Kentucky Department for Public Health (KDPH) has coordinated state guidance with the recommendations from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Andy Beshear (D) lifted the states outdoor mask requirement for all events and gatherings with fewer than 1,000 people. Customers should plan to eat in socially distanced outdoor seating or take their meals to go. April 14, 2021, 5:39 PM. Companies across the commonwealth have retooled their operations to manufacture PPE amid the pandemic. The governor says any business owners who do not feel ready to lift the mask mandate in their business or any Kentuckians who are still uncomfortable going without a mask are still welcome to do so as additional protections for themselves, their employees and those around them. Sign up for daily emails with local updates and other important news. 100% remote. Governor revises timeline for lifting COVID-19 restrictions on Kentucky businesses. *Based on a 7-day rolling average; Switched on 10/19/2020 to electronic laboratory reports as the sole source of data for the positivity rate. That age group was given the green light by federal health agencies earlier this week to receive the Pfizer-BioNTech shot, and most vaccination sites in Kentucky just began administering doses to those teens on Thursday. Closing Kentuckys nearly 200 senior centers for more than a year amid the pandemic was a hard thing to do, but it was the right thing to do, the governor said. Tatenhove sided with the plaintiffs, writing the following in his order: "Plaintiffs have established a likelihood of success on the merits with respect to their free exercise claim, and the Court grants their motion for a [temporary restraining order] on that basis. The virus ravaged Kentuckys older population, but now more than 80% of Kentuckians 65 and older have been vaccinated. Governor Beshear has established the Team Kentucky COVID-19 Memorial Fund to help commemorate the losses and sacrifices Kentuckians experienced during this once-in-a-lifetime pandemic. KENTUCKY New COVID-19 infections are finally slowing down as more and more Kentuckians receive their vaccines. Copyright 2023 Kentucky Cabinet for Economic Development |, Old Capitol Annex 300 West Broadway | Frankfort, KY 40601 | 502 - 564 - 7670(local) | 800 - 626 - 2930(toll free), Kentucky Economic Development Partnership Board, Unemployment insurance assistance locations, Managing in Times of Financial Difficulty, Visit the Chambers Business Resources for Coronavirus, Visit the Kentucky Cabinet for Health and Family Services'Coronavirus resource page, View the U.S. Chamber of Commerce's Coronavirus resource page, Download the U.S. Chamber's Guidance for Employers document, Download the U.S. Chamber's Workplace Tips for Employees. Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC)/Rural Health Clinic (RHC) can serve as a distant site provider for non-behavioral/mental telehealth services. Its been a long, hard journey, he said. Bertelsman rejected a challenge to limits placed on mass gatherings, including church services. Kentucky, like the rest of the country, records thousands of new cases every day. Boone County Circuit Court Judge Rick A. Brueggemann granted a temporary restraining order prohibiting enforcement of the orders. COVID-19 Kentucky Income Tax Relief - 2019 and 2020 (April 3, 2020) At the direction of Governor Andy Beshear and SB 150, the Kentucky Department of Revenue (DOR) will adopt the income tax relief set forth in Internal Revenue Service (IRS) Notice 2020-18, Relief for Taxpayers Affected by Ongoing Coronavirus Disease 2019 Pandemic. Hearst Television participates in various affiliate marketing programs, which means we may get paid commissions on editorially chosen products purchased through our links to retailer sites. But vaccination rates have lagged among younger adults, despite testimonials from the states most powerful Democrat and Republican about the importance of getting the shots.Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., has repeatedly stressed the importance of getting the vaccine during his trips across the Bluegrass State. PPE Sourcing for Businesses. Gov. Victor Maddox, representing Attorney General Daniel Cameron, said no harm would be done by allowing the laws to proceed. Office-based businesses must keep their capacity below 34%, and everyone who can work from home should be doing so. They are irreplaceable Kentuckians that will be missed by their families and their communities, Beshear said. TONIGHT IS THE FIRST BARS AND RESTAURANTS DONT HAVE A CURFE >> IVE READ ARTICLES ABOUT THE ROARING TWENTIES, AND IM LIKE I HOPE WE CAN HANDLE THIS CAUSE I FEEL THE ROARING TWENTIES COMING JATARA: AT NEWBERRY BROS COFF AND PROHIBITION BOURBON IN NEWPORT, THEYRE TAKING THE SLOW BUT STEADY APPROACH. Here is the latest advice. The amendment has stalled before the Planning Commission as the city's attorney, the American Civil Liberties Union of Virginia and others question its legality. The court ruled that Beshear's actions were "consistent with decades of Kentucky precedent, which we will not overturn." Shepherd said he is concerned that HB 1 could create chaos and and undermine any effective enforcement of public health standards to prevent the spread of this deadly disease during this pandemic.. Effective July 10, 2020, individuals five years of age or older were required to wear face coverings while inside, or waiting in line to enter, any of the following: retail establishments; grocery stores; pharmacies; hair salons/barber shops; nail salons; tattoo parlors; child care facilities; restaurants and bars; health care settings; and any other indoor public spaces. These things are miracles, Beshear said of the vaccinations. Live agents are available: Monday - Friday 8am to 5pm EST If you have an urgent medical need, please reach out to your healthcare provider. Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., has repeatedly stressed the importance of getting the vaccine during his trips across the Bluegrass State. Loans are fully forgivable if at least 75% of the funds are used for payroll costs. ; June 4, 2021: Kentucky Gov. Visitors from nine states are encouraged to self-quarantine for 14 days. Live agents are available:Monday - Friday 8am to 5pm ESTIf you have an urgent medical need, please reach out to your healthcare provider. Even without the Johnson and Johnson vaccine, Beshear said that enough Pfizer and Moderna are in the pipeline to reach the new goal. Beshear said again Friday that the vaccines are safe and effective and are the key to winning our war against this evil virus.. THE VIRUS HAS NOT GONE AWAY. The governor said this will be the last briefing focusing on the crisis phase of the COVID-19 pandemic. The official Team Kentucky source for information concerning COVID-19. HAVE BEEN COVID-19 RESTRICTIONS ON THINGS LIKE WEDDINGS BUSINESSES AND RESTAURANTS, BUT NOW BESHEAR IS REVISING THE SCHEDULE TO LIFT THE MAJOR RESTRICTIONS. Shes from Owensboro, Ky., and previously worked at the Bangor Daily News and other newspapers in Maine. Middle and high schools will remain virtual-only until January; elementary schools will be allowed to reopen Dec. 7 if their county is no longer in the red zone on Kentucky's COVID-19 incidence rate map. In response to the ruling, Beshear said he was "grateful not for a win but for the safety of Kentuckians." We appreciate the understanding and cooperation as we learn to live with COVID-19 and work to keep Kentuckians safe. I found out this week I was going to be the 100,000th, Leslie Salsbury said. THE VIRUS IS STILL OUT THERE. They are saving lives every single day. Andy Beshear's new COVID-19 restrictions for Kentucky restaurants, bars, gyms and social gatherings go into effect at 5 p.m. today and remain active until at least Dec. 13. As part of his order, Fischer said he wanted to prevent citizens from driving around town and spreading the virus. Kentuckians ages 5 and older can now get a COVID-19 vaccine. This chart shows for each age group the number of people per 100,000 that were newly admitted to a hospital with Covid-19 each day, according to . stream JATARA TONIGHT THE RESTAURANT IS AT 75% CAPACITY INSIDE. Lots, and almost every aspect of public life will be affected. We need even more of our fellow Kentuckians to get vaccinated before we can truly be free of COVID-19s threat, the governor said. Harmon announced that he had tested positive for coronavirus. The Democratic governor claims in his lawsuit against the two Republican legislative leaders that the laws are unconstitutional and hurt his ability to protect all Kentuckians from COVID-19 and other emergencies. In his order, Bertelsman wrote, "After careful review, the Court concludes that the Travel Ban does not pass constitutional muster.