The state is also starting Phase 1C of vaccine distribution March 1. Windstorm knocked it down. Volunteer: Kentuckians looking for volunteer opportunities can visit, Call Kentucky's COVID-19 Hotline: 1-800-722-5725. COVID-19 restrictions on many Kentucky businesses and restaurants will be lifted weeks before anticipated if people continue to fill all of the vaccination appointments available. Earlier Wednesday, Shepherd held a hearing that ran nearly an hour on Beshears lawsuit. More information can be found at Team Kentucky. Guthrie announced on December 8, 2021, that he tested positive for COVID-19. Employers of all sizes that face closure orders or suffer economic hardship due to COVID-19 are incentivized to keep employees on the payroll through a 50% credit on up to $10,000 of wages paid or incurred from March 13, 2020 through Dec. 31, 2020. JATARA: PETER NEWBERRY AND HIS WIFE ARE THE PROUD OWNERS OF THE LARGEST SELECTION OF BOURBON IN THE WORLD, OVER 6,000 OPTIONS CUSTOMERS CAN HAPPILY CHOOSE FROM AGAIN >> WE DECIDE WERE GOING TO OPEN UP AND WERE GOING TO OPEN UP THE SAME WAY WE SHUT DOWN, RESPONSIBLY. The Democratic governor claims in his lawsuit against the two Republican legislative leaders that the laws are unconstitutional and hurt his ability to protect all Kentuckians from COVID-19 and other emergencies. Victor Maddox, representing Attorney General Daniel Cameron, said no harm would be done by allowing the laws to proceed. Andy Beshear said the state's emerging economy is set for liftoff as final capacity restrictions related to COVID-19 will end Friday, June 11. It would limit the governors emergency orders, such as one that requires Kentuckians to wear a face covering in public, to 30 days unless the legislature extends them. The COVID-19 Hotline (800) 722-5725 can answer general COVID-19 and vaccine questions. Representatives for the church said that they had been hosting drive-in services in their parking lot in order to adhere to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention guidelines for several weeks. Capacity restrictions are amended, increasing from 60% to 75%. January 27, 2023 11:25 AM. Franklin Circuit Judge Phillip Shepherd temporarily halted a new law late Wednesday that allows businesses, schools, nonprofits and churches to stay open if they . Paul announced that he had tested positive for coronavirus. We interviewed our tech expert, Jaime Vazquez, to learn more about accessible smart home devices. These same exceptions will apply. Kentucky has announced new restrictions to curb the spread of COVID-19, following a record 33 deaths announced on Tuesday. Social gatherings in general yes, this includes your Thanksgiving should include no more than eight people total from two different households. IT REALLY WAS PAINLESS AND EASY TO DO NOT AS PAINLESS. As of May 28, 2021, the following restrictions are lifted or amended as noted: 1. Middle and high schools will remain virtual-only until January; elementary schools will be allowed to reopen Dec. 7 if their county is no longer in the red zone on Kentucky's COVID-19 incidence rate map. Kentuckians ages 5 and older can now get a COVID-19 vaccine. He noted that the consequences of Senate Bill 1 do not take effect for 30 days. The state is also reporting 237 new COVID-19 cases and a current positivity rate of 2.05%. The governor says any business owners who do not feel ready to lift the mask mandate in their business or any Kentuckians who are still uncomfortable going without a mask are still welcome to do so as additional protections for themselves, their employees and those around them. Many of these companies currently have PPE available or are offering services to aid Kentucky's gradual . Update on COVID-19 - Ky. Council on Postsecondary Education Update on COVID-19 Campus dashboards monitoring COVID infections Public Insititutions Kentucky Community and Technical College System: https://kctcs.edu/healthy-at-kctcs/covid-dashboard.aspx Eastern Kentucky University: https://staywell.eku.edu/dashboard See the list, including company contacts. BQluMw~F_? 1 0 obj Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., has repeatedly stressed the importance of getting the vaccine during his trips across the Bluegrass State. It also says the attorney general would have to sign off on the suspension of state law in an emergency, and it removes the ability of the governor and secretary of state to decide the manner in which an election is conducted during an emergency. "[44], The orders' challengers, three Northern Kentucky businesses, had argued that the governor's orders, including a statewide mask mandate and indoor occupancy restrictions, violated the state constitution and statutory rulemaking procedures. Copyright 2023 Kentucky Cabinet for Economic Development |, Old Capitol Annex 300 West Broadway | Frankfort, KY 40601 | 502 - 564 - 7670(local) | 800 - 626 - 2930(toll free), Kentucky Economic Development Partnership Board, Unemployment insurance assistance locations, Managing in Times of Financial Difficulty, Visit the Chambers Business Resources for Coronavirus, Visit the Kentucky Cabinet for Health and Family Services'Coronavirus resource page, View the U.S. Chamber of Commerce's Coronavirus resource page, Download the U.S. Chamber's Guidance for Employers document, Download the U.S. Chamber's Workplace Tips for Employees. Andy Beshear (D) did not indicate whether his administration would appeal the decision. >> THIS IS LIKE BEING IN OUR HOME. After more than a year and a half of restrictions due to the coronavirus pandemic, most of Kentucky's COVID-19 restrictions - including its mask mandate - are slated to end this Friday. ; June 4, 2021: Kentucky Gov. The date shown is the day that we wrote about them in the newsletter. Fischer issued an order on April 7 prohibiting drive-in church services during Easter weekend. MASKS ARE NOT REQUIRED. CDC:COVID-19 by CountyCommunity Levels Map is updated with the new CDC data weekly on Friday mornings. More than 7,000 Kentuckians have died from the virus. eCollection 2021. Click the links below to explore official resources related to the coronavirus outbreak. Andy Beshear (D) lifted the states outdoor mask requirement for all events and gatherings with fewer than 1,000 people. Masks, for instance, will still be required in K-12 schools, pre-schools and other child care settings. Note: Data includes cases of COVID-19 reported to KDPH. People entering senior centers will be required to follow county-level mask guidance, he said. The COVID-19 Hotline - (800) 722-5725 - is a service operated by the health care professionals at the KY Poison Control Center who can provide advice and answer questions. Four months ago, on July 20, the states single-day record for new COVID-19 cases was 850. The daily Long Term Care Facilities Report has been discontinued as of 6/19/2021. <>>> Hearst Television participates in various affiliate marketing programs, which means we may get paid commissions on editorially chosen products purchased through our links to retailer sites. Schools in Kentucky were closed to in-person instruction on March 16, 2020, and remained closed for the remainder of the 2019-2020 academic year. The Healthy at Home Eviction Relief Fund is offering tenants help paying past due rent and utility bills. Even without the Johnson and Johnson vaccine, Beshear said that enough Pfizer and Moderna are in the pipeline to reach the new goal. Timeline. Loans are fully forgivable if at least 75% of the funds are used for payroll costs. 2021 Jul 1;16 (7):e0250152. The most recent record-setting day, Thursday, brought 3,637 new cases to the state. Kentucky will return to full capacity everywhere and fully lifts its mask mandate in less than a month, ending more than a year of COVID-19-related restrictions, Gov. Lots, and almost every aspect of public life will be affected. Neal announced that he had tested positive for COVID-19. To ensure the health and safety of Kentucky families, Governor Beshear urges Kentuckians to follow the federal and state protocols for limiting the spread of COVID-19, which can be found at kycovid19.ky.gov. As part of his order, Fischer said he wanted to prevent citizens from driving around town and spreading the virus. They are saving lives every single day. That day, the state will also rescind its mask mandate for everyone, including those who are unvaccinated, with the exceptions of places where people are the most vulnerable, he said. For how long? Kentuckians who have gotten at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine are eligible for the Shot at a Million. Three winners ages 18 and over will win $1,000,000 and 15 Kentuckians between the ages of 12 and 17 will win full scholarships to a Kentucky public college, university, technical or trade school, which includes tuition, room-and-board and books. He said the state needs clear, consistent rules and noted that the Kentucky Supreme Court last year said his COVID-19 restrictions were legal. LESLIE SALISBURY IS THE 100 GRAND PERSON. KDPH will continue to closely monitor COVID-19 data and provide weekly updates on the KDPH COVID-19 website. 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Following a subsequent loss at the appellate level, Beshear appealed to the state supreme court.[45]. x\[s~OUl:e#%=ls6!DB6 X2 [hT The lawsuit challenged three laws the General Assembly approved Tuesday over Beshears vetoes, but the restraining order only deals with HB 1. 2023, Hearst Television Inc. on behalf of WLWT-TV. Beshear is waiting a month to fully lift those restrictions to allow time for adolescents ages 12-15 to get vaccinated. Realistically, I think were looking at to five to six weeks, but again, thats all on us, Beshear said. TONIGHT IS THE FIRST BARS AND RESTAURANTS DONT HAVE A CURFE >> IVE READ ARTICLES ABOUT THE ROARING TWENTIES, AND IM LIKE I HOPE WE CAN HANDLE THIS CAUSE I FEEL THE ROARING TWENTIES COMING JATARA: AT NEWBERRY BROS COFF AND PROHIBITION BOURBON IN NEWPORT, THEYRE TAKING THE SLOW BUT STEADY APPROACH. This credit of up to $28,000 per employee for 2021 is available to small businesses who have seen their revenues decline, or even been temporarily shuttered, due to COVID. JATARA: IF YOU WANT TO TRY THAT BOURBON, THEYRE ONLY OPEN FRIDAYS AND SATURDAYS 6:00 P.M. TO 11:00 P.M. FOR NOW. Huff announced on Facebook that he was in the hospital with COVID-19. Elementary schools can return to in-person learning once their county is out of the red zone. Kentuckys coronavirus-related capacity restrictions, as well as the states mask mandate, will largely end on June 11. 2 0 obj The timeline below lists statewide responses we tracked. Shes from Owensboro, Ky., and previously worked at the Bangor Daily News and other newspapers in Maine. The restrictions infringe on the basic right of citizens to engage in interstate travel, and they carry with them criminal penalties." HAVE BEEN COVID-19 RESTRICTIONS ON THINGS LIKE WEDDINGS BUSINESSES AND RESTAURANTS, BUT NOW BESHEAR IS REVISING THE SCHEDULE TO LIFT THE MAJOR RESTRICTIONS. Republican Governor Eric Holcomb of Indiana and state public health officials announced the changes Wednesday, claiming the state was facing an increasingly concerning situation. [42], In a press conference on May 9, 2020, Gov. Salsbury was given the milestone vaccine by Patty Burns worked 43 years as a nurse at St. Elizabeth, but came out of retirement to help with the vaccination effort. 2023, Hearst Television Inc. on behalf of WLWT-TV. Associated Press/Report for America. Kentucky followed CDC guidance last month, no longer requiring fully-vaccinated people to wear masks. He has covered politics and government in Kentucky since May 1978. Governor Beshear has established the Team Kentucky COVID-19 Memorial Fund to help commemorate the losses and sacrifices Kentuckians experienced during this once-in-a-lifetime pandemic. In addition to Osborne and Stivers, other defendents included the Legislative Research Commission and Cameron, in his capacity as attorney general. Companies across the commonwealth have retooled their operations to manufacture PPE amid the pandemic. Restrictions on indoor dining, public gatherings, and live entertainment could soon be relaxed. The nine states on the travel advisory include Alabama, Arizona, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Nevada, Mississippi, South Carolina, and Texas. "After a long, dark pandemic, more of our people have gotten their shot of hope, and we have steadily moved to lift the last remaining restrictions put in place to slow the spread of this dangerous virus and save lives, Beshear said. As we have all along, lets remember that those arent just ages or counties or genders. Case incidence data used to calculate community levels is from the Kentucky Department for Public Health (KDPH). Reminder: People should be prepared for state and local public health orders to be extended, amended, or changed as needed to protect public health. 2. But unless a law can be shown to have religion within its cross-hairs, either facially or in application, the fact that religious practices are impinged by it does not contravene the First Amendment. But the solution is to get your vaccine.. <> The amendment has stalled before the Planning Commission as the city's attorney, the American Civil Liberties Union of Virginia and others question its legality. Kentucky House of Representatives District 41. Celebrating remotely over video call or postponing the celebration until later in the year are both safer alternatives. The virus ravaged Kentuckys older population, but now more than 80% of Kentuckians 65 and older have been vaccinated.More than 2 million Kentuckians have been vaccinated against COVID-19, including more than 80% of Kentuckians ages 65 and older. Exceptions include health care and congregate settings such as nursing homes and correctional facilities, and public transportation like planes, trains and buses. This story was originally published May 14, 2021, 10:58 AM. Public health data shows Kentucky's rate of vaccination has steadily decreased in the past four weeks. % The COVID-19 Hotline - (800) 722-5725 - is a service operated by the health care professionals at the KY Poison Control Center who can provide advice and answer questions. Andy Beshear said Wednesday. Closing Kentuckys nearly 200 senior centers for more than a year amid the pandemic was a hard thing to do, but it was the right thing to do, the governor said. While several popular Kentucky tourist . Wise announced that he tested positive for coronavirus. More than 2 million Kentuckians have been vaccinated against COVID-19, including more than 80% of Kentuckians ages 65 and older. WEEKS. In response to the ruling, Beshear said he was "grateful not for a win but for the safety of Kentuckians." Live agents are available: Monday - Friday 8am to 5pm EST If you have an urgent medical need, please reach out to your healthcare provider. JATARA TONIGHT THE RESTAURANT IS AT 75% CAPACITY INSIDE. F0==t0>_,eOn)8:2/Ii:;c//LGLUbgOisq5gjO0Ld|Wj~3 THE TIMELINE IS LINKED TO WIN THE GOVERNOR THINKS WE COULD HIT THE MARK HE HAD PREVIOUSLY SAID IF 2.5 MILLION PEOPLE WITH AT LEAST ONE SHOT REALISTICALLY I THINK WERE LOOKING AT FIVE TO SIX WEEKS. We can start having small gatherings again and everyone is vaccinated, and they feel safe, Salsbury said. COVID-19 restrictions on many Kentucky businesses and restaurants will be lifted weeks before anticipated if people continue to fill all of the vaccination appointments available.The majority of restrictions could be lifted before the end of May, Kentucky Gov. 3 0 obj And weve got to make sure more people get them.People entering senior centers will be required to follow county-level mask guidance, he said.Closing Kentuckys nearly 200 senior centers for more than a year amid the pandemic was a hard thing to do, but it was the right thing to do, the governor said.
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