Three new cases of COVID in Russell County Sunday

Monday, November 30 by Zac Oakes

Statewide Testing Positivity Rate: 8.95%. Deaths: We regret we must report 1 new death today. We have experienced a total of 124 deaths resulting in a 1.5% mortality rate (about 1 in 67) among known […]

Kentucky sets new single-day record of COVID cases

Friday, November 20 by Zac Oakes

From the office of Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear FRANKFORT, Ky. (Nov. 19, 2020) – Gov. Andy Beshear said Kentucky set a new single-day record Thursday with 3,649 COVID-19 cases. Today, Gov. Beshear also reported 112 […]

Beshear implements new restrictions as COVID cases climb

Thursday, November 19 by Zac Oakes

From the office of Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear Following a record 33 deaths announced Tuesday, Gov. Andy Beshear is issuing new restrictions that will help stop the rampant spread of COVID-19 and save Kentuckians’ lives […]

Drive-thru COVID testing this week

Tuesday, November 17 by Zac Oakes

Drive-thru COVID-19 testing is available today and Thursday at the Russell County Auditorium/Natatorium Complex. Testing will be from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Testing is open to the public and no appointment is needed. This […]

Drive-thru COVID testing at ANC today

Thursday, November 12 by Zac Oakes

A drive-thru COVID-19 testing clinic will be set up today at the Russell County Auditorium/Natatorium Complex. The clinic will be open from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. today. The clinic is open to the public […]

County recycling center closed due to positive COVID case

Tuesday, October 13 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Recycling Center is closed until further notice due to an employee testing positive for COVID-19. Trailers will be available outside at the recycle center for individuals who want to drop off recyclables.

Judge Executive Gary Robertson asks community to follow COVID guidelines

Tuesday, October 6 by Zac Oakes

Russell County Judge Executive Gary Robertson issued a statement Tuesday afternoon, encouraging Russell County citizens to follow CDC guidelines to protect themselves and others from COVID-19. In his statement, Robertson said he was on a […]

LCDHD COVID report for Wednesday, Sept. 16

Thursday, September 17 by Zac Oakes

Statewide Testing Positivity Rate: 3.97%. Deaths: We are pleased to report no new deaths today. We have experienced a total of 67 deaths resulting in a 2.7% mortality rate among known cases. This compares with […]

Highest Single Day Death Total in Kentucky Due to COVID on Thursday

Friday, September 11 by WJRS Staff

Kentucky reported 22 deaths across the state yesterday due to COVID-19. Gov. Andy Beshear also announced 805 new cases of the virus, bringing the state’s case total to 54,772. The state’s death toll is now […]

Lake Cumberland District Health Department COVID report for Sunday, August 2nd

Monday, August 3 by WJRS Staff

Lake Cumberland District Daily COVID-19 Case Summary County Current Cases Hospitalized Self-Isolation Recovered Death(s) Total Cases Total Cases Per 10,000 1. Adair 21.00 2.00 19.00 165.00 19.00 205.00 106.76 2. Casey 47.00 1.00 46.00 129.00 […]

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Three new cases of COVID in Russell County Sunday

Kentucky sets new single-day record of COVID cases

Beshear implements new restrictions as COVID cases climb

Drive-thru COVID testing this week

Drive-thru COVID testing at ANC today

County recycling center closed due to positive COVID case

Judge Executive Gary Robertson asks community to follow COVID guidelines

LCDHD COVID report for Wednesday, Sept. 16

Highest Single Day Death Total in Kentucky Due to COVID on Thursday

Lake Cumberland District Health Department COVID report for Sunday, August 2nd

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Jeffrey L. Scholl, 61, of Indianapolis

Robert Leach, 70, of Russell Springs

Ronald Eugene Sterner, Sr., 77, of Russell Springs

Ronald L. Wesley, 95, of Jamestown