Aaron, KY Coronavirus

Leeann Jessee catches herself occasionally looking across her office at the Adair County Public Library to check on Anita Riddle, the library’s cataloger and circulations specialist. The director of the library is not checking up on whether Riddle is doing her work, she knows that’s not a problem. She just wants to make sure Riddle is okay.

The Lake Cumberland District Health Department has begun sending out weekly reports as opposed to daily reports on COVID-19 cases in the area. LCDHD sent out a weekly report on Sunday, showing that only two new COVID-19 cases were reported in Russell County last week. As of Sunday, there was only one active case in the county, which was self-isolated.

Data from the CDC shows that about 41 percent of adults in Russell County have been fully vaccinated against COVID-19. The data shows 41.1 percent of Russell County residents age 18 and older have been fully vaccinated. In total, about 32 percent of Russell County residents of all ages have...

Statewide Testing Positivity Rate: 2.28%. Deaths: We are pleased to report no new deaths today. We have experienced a total of 453 deaths resulting in a 2.01% mortality rate (about 1 in 50) among known cases. This compares with a 1.54% mortality rate at the state level and a 1.79% mortality rate at the national level.

Statewide Testing Positivity Rate: 2.5%. Deaths: We regret we must report 1 new death today. We have experienced a total of 445 deaths resulting in a 1.98% mortality rate (about 1 in 51) among known cases. This compares with a 1.54% mortality rate at the state level and a 1.79% mortality rate at the national level. Our hearts and prayers go out to all the families and friends who have lost loved ones.

Data from the Lake Cumberland District Health Department shows that about 33.5 percent of Russell County residents have received at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine. Data from the CDC shows about 30.8 Russell Countians are fully vaccinated, which equates to about 5,525 residents. Nearly 63 percent of the...

Statewide Testing Positivity Rate: 2.51%. Deaths: We are happy to report no new deaths today. We have experienced a total of 444 deaths resulting in a 1.97% mortality rate (about 1 in 51) among known cases. This compares with a 1.48% mortality rate at the state level and a 1.79% mortality rate at the national level.

The Lake Cumberland District Health Department shows that nearly 32.5 percent of Russell County residents have taken at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine. Data from the CDC shows that more than 5,400 Russell Countians are fully vaccinated against the virus. That includes about 62 percent of the population...

Statewide Testing Positivity Rate: 2.61%. Deaths: We are sad to report 3 new deaths today. We have experienced a total of 435 deaths resulting in a 1.94% mortality rate (about 1 in 52) among known cases. This compares with a 1.47% mortality rate at the state level and a 1.78% mortality rate at the national level. Our hearts and prayers go out to all the families and friends who have lost loved ones.

The Jamestown splash pad project has been held up and construction will not begin until August. Chief Financial Officer Gail Dishmon said COVID supply chain delays were at the root of the setback. Dishmon said delays were also caused because of having to change names on the contracts when a new administration took over in Jamestown.

Statewide Testing Positivity Rate: 2.77%. Deaths: We are sad to report 1 new death today. We have experienced a total of 431 deaths resulting in a 1.92% mortality rate (about 1 in 52) among known cases. This compares with a 1.47% mortality rate at the state level and a 1.78% mortality rate at the national level. Our hearts and prayers go out to all the families and friends who have lost loved ones.

Statewide Testing Positivity Rate: 2.79%. Deaths: We are happy to report no new deaths today. We have experienced a total of 430 deaths resulting in a 1.92% mortality rate (about 1 in 52) among known cases. This compares with a 1.47% mortality rate at the state level and a 1.78% mortality rate at the national level.

Statewide Testing Positivity Rate: 3%. Deaths: We are pleased to report no new deaths today. We have experienced a total of 429 deaths resulting in a 1.92% mortality rate (about 1 in 52) among known cases. This compares with a 1.47% mortality rate at the state level and a 1.78% mortality rate at the national level.

CountyActive CasesHospitalizedSelf-IsolationReleasedDeath(s)TotalPer 10KTotal GainNew Case Gain. 1. Adair31.002.0029.001,798.0052.001,881.00979.595.005.00. 2. Casey31.001.0030.001,395.0037.001,463.00905.385.005.00. 3. Clinton1.001.000.001,417.0032.001,450.001,419.060.000.00. 4. Cumberland1.000.001.00669.0012.00682.001,031.151.001.00. 5. Green5.000.005.001,194.0017.001,216.001,111.420.000.00. 6. McCreary15.004.0011.001,945.0031.001,991.001,155.484.004.00. 7. Pulaski55.001.0054.006,252.00107.006,414.00987.0914.0014.00. 8. Russell14.000.0014.001,824.0043.001,881.001,049.493.003.00. 9. Taylor27.001.0026.003,013.0048.003,088.001,198.342.002.00. 10. Wayne6.000.006.002,148.0050.002,204.001,083.950.000.00. 11. District186.0010.00176.0021,655.00429.0022,270.001,063.6734.0034.00. Statewide Testing Positivity Rate: 3.04%. Deaths: We regret we must report 3 new deaths today. We have experienced a total of 429...

Statewide Testing Positivity Rate: 3.15%. Deaths: We are happy to report no new deaths today. We have experienced a total of 426 deaths resulting in a 1.92% mortality rate (about 1 in 52) among known cases. This compares with a 1.47% mortality rate at the state level and a 1.78% mortality rate at the national level.

Statewide Testing Positivity Rate: 3.25%. Deaths: We are sad to report 1 new death today. We have experienced a total of 426 deaths resulting in a 1.92% mortality rate (about 1 in 52) among known cases. This compares with a 1.47% mortality rate at the state level and a 1.78% mortality rate at the national level. Our hearts and prayers go out to all the families and friends who have lost loved ones.