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.

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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

Former Kentucky fire chief sentenced for public funds theft

PIKE COUNTY, KY (WOWK) – A former volunteer fire chief in Pike County who stole public funds through COVID-19 fraud has been sentenced, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Eastern ... More info »

MSN - 04/08/2025 12:40pm

4.1 magnitude earthquake confirmed in East Tennessee reportedly felt in Kentucky

According to the U.S. Geological Survey, the 4.1 magnitude earthquake happened just after 9 a.m. The quake was initially reported as a 3.5. Its epicenter was reported near Greenback, Tennessee, which ... More info »

WHAS11 - 05/10/2025 02:03pm