Gov. Andy Beshear said final capacity restrictions related to COVID-19 will end on June 11. In addition, the Governor said Kentucky would immediately follow the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s recommendation that fully vaccinated Kentuckians no longer need to wear a mask in most places. On June 11, Kentucky will also eliminate the mask mandate for all Kentuckians with the exceptions of places where people are most vulnerable.
Pfizer vaccine available for children ages 12 to 15 On May 10, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) expanded the use of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine to include children 12 to 15 years old. According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), from March 2020 to April 2021, about 1.5 million children aged 11-17 have contracted COVID-19. While children are less likely to suffer severe illness related to COVID-19 than adults, children with underlying medical conditions may be at increased risk for severe disease (CDC). In addition, children
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Several new clinics are also opening up in Louisville s surrounding counties. Author: Tyler Emery Updated: 12:24 AM EDT April 5, 2021
The opportunity to get the COVID-19 vaccine is growing, as Kentucky expands eligibility this week. Several new clinics are also opening up in Louisville s surrounding counties.
In Oldham County, 1,000 shots are now offered every week, compared to 200 previously. We know the vaccine is only effective if it s in people s arms, Oldham Co. Health Dept. Director Matthew Rhodes said. It s no good sitting in freezers or refrigerators.
Rhodes said the health department is urging more people to sign up because it s finding appointments are not filling up.