Hazard 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 Hazard, 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 Hazard
Reflecting on five years since Kentucky’s first COVID-19 case
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WKYT) - Five years ago, Kentucky learned it had its first known case of COVID-19. The big question was, where? Turns out, that case was in Harrison County. Health leaders often ... More info »
WKYT - 03/06/2025 05:03amGov. 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 06:53amCOVID-19 hazard pay settlement finalized with 2 city unions
Neither SHOPO nor UPW could be immediately reached for comment over final approval of their respective hazard pay claims. But in late February, SHOPO overwhelmingly voted to accept a COVID-19 ... More info »
Yahoo - 03/13/2025 04:03am