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Dec 16, 2020 6:51 PM
On Wednesday, Gov. Andy Beshear announced all 11 health facilities identified to receive initial shipments of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccines have confirmed receipt.
“This is a very exciting time. With these life-saving vaccines being administered right now to our front-line workers, the beginning of the end of the coronavirus crisis is in sight,” the Governor said. “We are also continuing to see fewer cases week over week, with today’s number down from last Wednesday. This is all great news, but it will take time before these modern medical miracles are available to everyone. Until then, we need everyone on Team Kentucky to be patient and vigilant. Continue to mask up, maintain social distance, avoid unnecessary travel and crowds, and practice proper hand washing.”
More than 2,800 new COVID-19 cases reported in Kentucky, first vaccine shipments to hospitals completed
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Mercy Health-Lourdes Hospital gave an early Christmas gift to a pair of local school systems and a local nonprofit.
The health care provider announced a $10,000 donation split between McCracken County Public Schools, Paducah Public Schools and the Paducah Community Kitchen on Wednesday in an effort to address the homelessness problem in the local school populations.
All three groups have seen an increased demand for services as COVID-19 has gone on.
âHomelessness is an issue year-round.
âBut with the colder winter months on the horizon we felt this was a time a donation could make the biggest difference in the well-being of our community, specifically the student population,â said Michael Yungmann, president of Mercy Health- Lourdes Hospital. âThis one-time donation was in the spirit of Christmas and the right opportunity for us to live our mission.â
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In an effort to outrun the coronavirus, Ohio will begin to ramp up vaccination numbers by meeting people where they are: college campuses, workplaces and churches. But requiring vaccinations remains off the table, Republican Gov. Mike DeWine said Thursday.