Austin and other towns across Kentucky are putting proactive measures in place to quell the spread of COVID-19. Disruptions to school, work, and major public gatherings are already manifesting and it’s important to stay up to date on what’s happening in the Austin, KY community.
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Kentucky COVID-19 Cases
Kentucky Total Coronavirus Cases: 1,749,621
Kentucky New Coronavirus Deaths:
Kentucky Total Coronavirus Deaths: 18,817
U.S. Total Coronavirus Cases: 107,184,620
U.S. New Coronavirus Deaths: 8
U.S. Total Coronavirus Deaths: 1,166,662
Coronavirus News for Austin
Gov. Beshear: KY will challenge Trump funding cuts to state, local health departments
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has announced it is pulling back $11 billion in grants already awarded to state and local health departments. More info »
Lexington Herald-Leader on MSN - 03/27/2025 06:53am'We may be next' | Austin businesses continue to struggle during COVID-19 pandemic
AUSTIN, Texas — One by one, Austinites have witnessed local restaurants and stores shutting down during the COVID-19 pandemic. But it's not just an issue here – it's happening across the country. More info »
KVUE - 07/15/2020 03:22pmCoronavirus in Kentucky
At least people have been reported to have COVID-19 in . According to reports, have died. Each circle represents total numbers for one county — tap or hover over each one for more details. More info »
USA Today - 02/07/2021 11:21amCoronavirus causes dire economic predictions but there's reason to be optimistic about Austin
Even if the global pandemic results in an economic downturn, this observer familiar with Austin believes the Texas capital can recover swiftly. In June 2018, Keith Wright argued in Austin Business ... More info »
The Business Journals - 03/20/2020 01:58am