Dr. Wayne Tuckson provides an update on coronavirus disease 2019, also known as COVID-19, in Kentucky.
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In his Wednesday update, Gov. Beshear reports 127 new COVID-19 cases, for a total of 9,077 confirmed cases. There are 6 new deaths, for a total of 400 fatalities. 3,124 people have recovered. He says the numbers suggest we are no longer on a plateau but in a decline.
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In his Wednesday update, Gov. Beshear reports 127 new COVID-19 cases, for a total of 9,077 confirmed cases. There are 6 new deaths, for a total of 400 fatalities. 3,124 people have recovered. He says the numbers suggest we are no longer on a plateau but in a decline.
With researchers around the world racing to develop a vaccine for COVID-19, attention is increasingly turning to a potential stop-gap measure – convalescent plasma. The yellowish gold part of our blood that contains antibodies to help fight viruses is the focus of research in labs and hospitals and shows early signs of promise. John Yang reports.
In his Tuesday update, Gov. Beshear reports 387 new cases over the last three days for a total of 8,951 cases. There are three new deaths, for a total of 394 fatalities. 3,115 people have recovered. Beshear also says he will not be bullied by protestors who hung him in effigy on the capitol grounds on Sunday.
Coronavirus: A Kentucky Update
Dr. Wayne Tuckson discusses COVID-19 hotspots in south-central Kentucky, asks teens about the impact of the distancing period, and talks with those who have recovered from COVID-19. Guests: Matthew L. Hunt, Barren River District Health Department; Emanuelle Sippy, a Lexington teen; ViAsia Bramblett, a Hardin County teen, and COVID-19 survivors Julia Donohue, Sheila Thornsberry, and Hannah Jones.
Bill Bryant and guest journalists discuss the latest COVID-19 information, the buildup to the primary election, and other news. Guests (all via video call): Phillip Bailey, Louisville Courier Journal; Lisa Benson, Louisville Business First; Janet Patton, Lexington Herald-Leader; and Wes Swietek, Bowling Green Daily News.
In his Friday update, Gov. Beshear reports 141 new COVID-19 cases, for a total of 8,426 cases. There are 5 new deaths, for a total of 391 fatalities. 3,069 people have recovered. The briefing includes details about primary election voting, unemployment claims, and the state budget.
A newly released analysis of coronavirus' spread in the U.S. suggests a haunting hypothetical: that if social distancing and stay-at-home orders had been implemented only a week earlier, more than 30,000 lives might have been saved. But that alternate scenario relies upon computer-based modeling that has its limitations. Miles O’Brien joins Judy Woodruff to discuss how this data can be useful.
In his Thursday update, Gov. Beshear reports 135 new COVID-19 cases, for a total of 8,286 cases. There are 10 new deaths, for a total of 386 fatalities. 3,008 people have recovered. He announces reopening dates for child care, auctions, bars, and horse shows.
In his Wednesday update, Gov. Beshear reports 166 new COVID-19 cases, for a total of 8,167 cases. There are 10 new deaths, for a total of 376 fatalities. 2,919 people have recovered. He says starting tomorrow the state will release, $300 million in federal CARES Act funding to reimburse city and county governments for pandemic-related expenses.
Nursing homes across the country are facing a desperate situation during the coronavirus pandemic. In 17 states, more than half of reported COVID-19 deaths have been at these facilities. Chronic staffing shortages, made worse by the virus, and inadequate infection control procedures exacerbate the threat amid the population that is the most vulnerable. Lisa Desjardins reports.
