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

Whoever wins the primary on May 21 will face Democrat Peggy Houston-Nienaber in the general election this fall. For more information about sample ballots and polling locations, visit the Kentucky ... More info »

USA Today - 04/29/2024 02:25pm

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

UK Healthcare to acquire eastern Kentucky hospital system

LEXINGTON, Ky. (WKYT) - UK healthcare is expected to acquire another eastern Kentucky hospital system. The UK Board of Trustees approved plans to acquire St. Claire Healthcare in Morehead on Friday. More info »

WKYT on MSN - 04/26/2024 06:36am

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

13 Kentuckians to be added to National Fallen Firefighter Memorial

Thirteen Kentuckians will be added to the National Firefighters Memorial during this year’s memorial weekend, including several from Eastern Kentucky. Local additions to the memorial include: Other ... More info »

Mountain Top Media - 04/29/2024 03:33am

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