Russell County remains red; health dept. says state map is behind

Friday, December 4 by Zac Oakes

By looking at the state’s county-by-county map of the current incident report, or more commonly known by the color coding system, one would see that as of yesterday, Russell County was marked as an orange […]

UK, Baptist Health selected for COVID-19 vaccine trial

Thursday, November 5 by Zac Oakes

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 […]

Lake Cumberland District Health Dept. no longer reviewing event plans

Friday, October 30 by Zac Oakes

There has been a significant leap in positive cases of COVID-19 this week in the 10-county Lake Cumberland Health District. As cases continue to climb, the district health department released a statement as part of […]

OPINION: Bipartisan Election Agreement Puts Kentuckians’ Health First

Friday, August 28 by Zac Oakes

The following op-ed is authored by Governor Andy Beshear (D) and Secretary of State Michael Adams (R). In the midst of a global health pandemic caused by the coronavirus (COVID-19), as a Democratic Governor and a […]

Lake Cumberland District Health Department COVID-19 Update for August 25

Wednesday, August 26 by Zac Oakes

Deaths: We are happy to report no new deaths today. We have experienced a total of 53 deaths resulting in a 3% mortality rate among known cases. Hospitalizations: We presently have 18 cases in the […]

Russell County Hospital cancels Community Health Screening

Monday, August 24 by Zac Oakes

Russell County Hospital will not be offering its annual Community Health Screening this year, according to a release from the hospital. The hospital plans to resume the service in 2021. “Russell County Hospital has taken […]

Lake Cumberland District Health Department Daily COVID-19 Report

Tuesday, August 4 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 24.00 1.00 23.00 168.00 19.00 211.00 109.88 2. Casey 45.00 2.00 43.00 137.00 […]

127 Yard Sale Raising Concerns Over Health Risks

Tuesday, August 4 by WJRS Staff

Story Courtesy of WKYT-TV, Channel 27-Lexington It’s billed as the world’s longest yard sale, and it’s taking place in Kentucky and other states this weekend. People are already setting up for the sale in several […]

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 […]

“All Things Russell” Regarding Public Health and COVID-19 July 17, 2020 | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Friday, July 17 by Sean Hammond

Today's program features Jonathan Dye, of the Lake Cumberland District Health Department and Michael Ford, Superintendent of Russell County Schools. Jeff talks with Mr. Dye and Mr. Ford about the reopening of schools in August amid the COVID-19 pandemic and what it could potentially... Read More.

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Russell County remains red; health dept. says state map is behind

UK, Baptist Health selected for COVID-19 vaccine trial

Lake Cumberland District Health Dept. no longer reviewing event plans

OPINION: Bipartisan Election Agreement Puts Kentuckians’ Health First

Lake Cumberland District Health Department COVID-19 Update for August 25

Russell County Hospital cancels Community Health Screening

Lake Cumberland District Health Department Daily COVID-19 Report

127 Yard Sale Raising Concerns Over Health Risks

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

“All Things Russell” Regarding Public Health and COVID-19 July 17, 2020 | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

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