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Gov. Andy Beshear on Saturday updated Kentuckians on the state’s continuing efforts to fight the novel coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19). OFFICE OF GOVERNOR ANDY BESHEAR COMMONWEALTH OF KENTUCKY FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Crystal Staley 502-545-3714 Sebastian […]

Deaths: We are sad to report 1 new death today from Pulaski. We have experienced a total of 42 deaths resulting in a 3.3% mortality rate among known cases. Our hearts and prayers go out […]

Gov. Beshear Provides Update on COVID-19 FRANKFORT, Ky. (Aug. 7, 2020) – Gov. Andy Beshear on Friday updated Kentuckians on the continued fight against the novel coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19) in the commonwealth. Yesterday, the Governor […]

Deaths: We are sad to report 1 new death today from Pulaski. We have experienced a total of 41 deaths resulting in a 3.3% mortality rate among known cases. Our hearts and prayers go out […]

The Russell County School Board is meeting this morning to consider the recommendation of Superintendent Michael Ford that when school begins on August 26th, classes would be held online only, not in person.  Details later […]

The Russell County School board will meet Thursday morning to consider the circumstances under which school will start on August 26th. Russell County School Superintendent Michael Ford on Tuesday afternoon sent an email to all […]

Deaths: We are pleased to report no new deaths today. We have experienced a total of 40 deaths resulting in a 3.3% mortality rate among known cases.  Hospitalizations: We presently have 10 cases in the […]

Lake Cumberland health officials reported Russell County with three new cases of COVID-19 on Wednesday.   Russell County now has 29 active cases, the county’s highest active case number thus far.   28 are on […]