MANCHESTER, KY (March 12, 2020) - The Kentucky Department of Corrections has advised jails to enact precautionary protocols to prevent the spread of the coronavirus.
Coronavirus
Governor urges cooperation to protect Kentuckians, stop spread of COVID-19
FRANKFORT, KY (March 11, 2020) – Governor Andy Beshear announced more decisive action and preparations on Wednesday to stop the spread of the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19).
‘Yesterday, President Trump visited the Capitol to discuss the ongoing efforts to fight the new coronavirus and its growing footprint here in the United States… Congress has already provided billions in new funding to federal, state, and local health leaders. I hope we can bring the same bipartisan energy to any steps that prove necessary to support our strong U.S. economy.’
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks today on the Senate floor regarding coronavirus:
Gov. Beshear, Health Care Professionals Taking Steps to Protect Vulnerable Populations from COVID-19
State long-term care facilities urged to restrict visitors; Pharmacy access executive order issued
Governor Andy Beshear
FRANKFORT, Ky. (March 10, 2020) – State public health officials and senior care leaders joined Governor Andy Beshear at the Capitol on Tuesday to talk about Kentucky’s latest cases of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) and to talk about the ongoing preparedness and response, including strong actions to protect the state’s most vulnerable populations.
CLAY COUNTY, KY - (March 10, 2020) - Tammy Lawson, Director of Admissions and Marketing at LANDMARK of Laurel Creek has announced that a NO VISITORS ALLOWED policy is now in effect at the facility.