Kentucky Coronavirus Information

DEM Blogger

March 18, 2020

Here are some resources for the latest information on the Coronavirus pandemic in Kentucky and Lexington:

Lexington, Kentucky response to Coronavirus

Commonwealth of Kentucky response to Coronavirus

Listen/watch KY Governor Andy Beshear’s latest update

What to do if you suspect you have COVID-19 or have been diagnosed with it.

Coronavirus updates from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Coronavirus updates from President Trump and the White House

What’s important now:

• Wash your hands often. While hand sanitizer is a substitute, soap and water is best. Scrub your hands for at least 20 seconds.
• Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth with unwashed hands.
• Avoid close contact with people who are sick.
• Stay home if at all possible. Minimize travel to stores and other locations.
• Cover your mouth and nose with a tissue when you cough or sneeze or use the inside of your elbow.  Throw used tissues in the trash. Immediately wash your hands with soap and water for at least 20 seconds. If soap and water are not readily available, clean your hands with a hand sanitizer that contains at least 60% alcohol.
• Clean AND disinfect frequently touched surfaces daily. This includes tables, doorknobs, light switches, countertops, handles, desks, phones, keyboards, toilets, faucets, and sinks.
• If surfaces are dirty, clean them: Use detergent or soap and water prior to disinfection.