COVID-19

The board says the attorney general erred when he ruled people can’t be barred from public meetings for refusing to wear a mask.

Dr. Jason Smith received the first COVID-19 vaccine in Kentucky two years ago. He said vaccines and boosters are the best protection.

Researchers from the Veterans Health Administration find that taking Paxlovid may reduce the risks of developing long COVID.

Jefferson County dropped to medium risk for COVID-19, prompting JCPS to move to optional masking in schools and on buses.

In the coming weeks, researchers will begin new testing methods allowing them to detect pathogens such as polio, influenza and RSV.

After a decline in staff COVID-19 cases, Jefferson County Public Schools will open their doors to students in-person.

As of Monday, district officials confirmed almost 700 staff in isolation or quarantine because of COVID-19.

A new COVID-19 mass testing site is now open at Churchill Downs, in response to greater demand and a huge increase in positive cases.

There will be no school for students and teachers Monday, January 10. Virtual learning will begin on Tuesday and continue through at least Friday, January 14.

The U.S. government plans to buy a half-billion at-home COVID test kits and mail them to people who want them.