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Face masks still required at long-term care facilities
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WKYT) - Most mandates and restrictions are ending for COVID-19 across Kentucky, but not all. Governor Andy Beshear signed an executive order on Friday to return to full capacity for all venues and events and lifting the mask mandate for both vaccinated and unvaccinated people in most settings. There are exceptions for jails, long-term care facilities, and a few other select categories. Read more
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Unmasking Kentucky: The new normal at camps, on-campus
Governor Andy Beshear ended many COVID-19 restrictions on Friday, which gave summer camps and the University of Kentucky's on-campus experience a much different feeling today. Read more
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Rep. Bam Carney back home after long hospital stay
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WKYT) - A Kentucky lawmaker is back home after more than a year in the hospital. Representative Bam Carney has been battling a severe case of pancreatitis. He was rushed to the hospital just before Christmas in 2019. Over the weekend, Senator Max Wise took to Twitter to... Read more
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Business owners optimistic following first weekend without COVID-19 restrictions
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WDKY) – This past weekend was a big milestone for businesses in this pandemic—it was the first weekend they could open at 100% capacity, without masking required. Some owners said it’s starting to feel like normal, but they might need time to ramp up to that 100% capacity. Read more