Eastern 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 Eastern, KY community.

Stay up to date and informed with our resources: Breaking public health news, information on your local Kentucky hospitals and healthcare facilities, information from the Kentucky Public Health Department, and Twitter updates from Kentucky government officials. Continue to visit our website for the latest updates.

Kentucky COVID-19 Cases

Kentucky New Coronavirus Cases:
Kentucky Total Coronavirus Cases: 1,749,621
Kentucky New Coronavirus Deaths:
Kentucky Total Coronavirus Deaths: 18,817
U.S. New Coronavirus Cases: 1,648
U.S. Total Coronavirus Cases: 107,184,620
U.S. New Coronavirus Deaths: 8
U.S. Total Coronavirus Deaths: 1,166,662
Last updated June 10, 2023
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Coronavirus News for Eastern

A censure and 'cheap political points' highlight GOP divide in Kentucky

Massey doesn’t get support from the latter. Back in 2008, he donated $250 to Hillary Clinton’s presidential campaign and has donated to a few other Democrats over the years. Massey said ... More info »

Cincinnati Enquirer on MSN - 04/30/2024 02:57am

Incoming education commissioner opposes proposed amendment that would fund charter schools

Kentucky's incoming education commissioner, Dr. Robbie Fletcher, begins his job as the head of the state's Department of Education on July 1st. More info »

lex18 - 04/29/2024 08:37am

‘A broken system’: Affordability is worsening in the Hudson Valley

Local leaders look at lagging wages, rising rents, an increase in homelessness and policy ideas to figure a way out of the affordability crisis. More info »

Times Union - 04/30/2024 01:20am

EKU searching for new athletic director after Matt Roan departs for James Madison

Roan oversaw Eastern Kentucky’s move from the Ohio Valley Conference to the Atlantic Sun during his tenure but will reconnect with a former OVC rival upon his arrival in Harrisonburg. The Dukes ... More info »

Lexington Herald Leader - 04/18/2024 03:06am

EKU president could benefit from increased enrollment

Eastern Kentucky University has seen an increase in students over the past few years, and if that increase continues President David McFaddin could personally benefit from the increase in students. More info »

Richmond Register - 04/26/2024 04:59am

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