Coronavirus

Clay County Judge/Executive, Johnny Johnson

MANCHESTER, KY - On March 16, 2020, Clay County Judge/Executive, Johnny Johnson, declared a State of Emergency in Clay County, Kentucky, in response to the novel coronavirus (COVID-19).

CPE President Aaron Thompson

Kentucky Council on Postsecondary Education
1024 Capital Center Drive, Suite 320 Frankfort, KY 40601

In light of the threat from the novel coronavirus (COVID-19), now a national emergency, many of Kentucky’s colleges and universities have temporarily suspended classes, moved instruction online, or have closed or are considering closure for the remainder of the semester.

FRANKFORT, Ky. (March 16, 2020) – Unfortunately, Gov. Andy Beshear announced the state’s first death related to the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) during his update to Kentuckians from the state Capitol Monday morning.

FRANKFORT, KY – On Saturday, March 14, 2020 Gov. Andy Beshear held a briefing for Kentuckians and the media where he said the state has more positive cases of the coronavirus (COVID-19) and recommended childcare centers create plans for closure within 72 hours and that hospitals soon cease elective procedures.

FRANKFORT, KY — In an effort to minimize social interaction in Kentucky’s busy courthouses and judicial centers during the COVID-19 outbreak, the Supreme Court of Kentucky has issued an order placing restrictions on dockets, jury trials and jury service from March 16-April 10. The amended order signed Friday, March 13 reflects changes to the original order issued Thursday evening, March 12.