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March 26, 2020
COVID-19 cases by county (Governor's site)
The COVID-19 hotline is a service operated by the healthcare professionals at the KY Poison Control Center who can provide advice and answer questions.
March 24, 2020
Interactive case map from Johns Hopkins University
Professor Lauren Gardner, a civil and systems engineering professor at Johns Hopkins University, built the dashboard with her graduate student, Ensheng Dong. It is maintained at the Center for Systems Science and Engineering at the Whiting School of Engine
March 23, 2020
COVID-19 County Emergency Declarations
All 120 counties in Kentucky have issued emergency declarations in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Click on a county below to see additional information.
March 19, 2020
Federal legislation passed for emergency paid leave
On March 18, 2020, as part of a relief package for the Coronavirus response, Congress passed and the President signed into law a mandate for paid sick and childcare leave. This includes many county employees.
March 16, 2020
KACo hosts COVID-19 webinar with Attorney General Cameron
Participants in the webinar discussed county emergency declarations, COVID-19 preparation, communication strategies and intergovernmental collaboration.
Communities encouraged to apply for economic development and job creation grants in eastern Kentucky
The Kentucky Division of Abandoned Mine Lands is accepting applications through May 12, 2025, in anticipation of receiving 2025 AMLER grant funding. On average, Kentucky receives about $25 million each year through the AMLER program.
Important reminders as cold weather season arrives
Many of your staff members might need to work outside in the colder temperatures this winter. Make sure they uses best practices to stay safe.