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LCDHD COVID-19 report for Sunday, Nov. 15

Statewide Testing Positivity Rate: 8.88%. Deaths: We are happy to report no new deaths today. We have experienced a total of 96 deaths resulting in a 1.58% mortality rate (about 1 in 63) among known […]

Drive-thru COVID-19 testing available today

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. It will also be open the same […]

LCDHD COVID-19 report for Sunday, Nov. 8

Statewide Testing Positivity Rate: 7.17%. Deaths: We are happy to report no new deaths today. We have experienced a total of 85 deaths resulting in a 1.64% mortality rate (about 1 in 61) among known […]

LCDHD COVID-19 report for Thursday, Nov. 5

Statewide Testing Positivity Rate: 6.5%. Deaths: We regret we must report 1 new deaths today. We have experienced a total of 84 deaths resulting in a 1.71% mortality rate (about 1 in 58) among known […]

UK, Baptist Health selected for COVID-19 vaccine trial

The University of Kentucky and Baptist Health Lexington have been selected to conduct a COVID-19 vaccine trial, according to an announcement from the university on Thursday. UK and Baptist Health Lexington will also partner with […]