Restrictions Loosen Across The Bluegrass Monday

Unsure if they'll take the vaccination... "im still uncertain yet if i would do it right off the bat" making history-- federal officials authorized emergency use of the covid-19 vaccine in record time... based on data-- the vaccine 95% effective... "i just feel theres so much uncertainty, and i feel that it was done so quickly, that i would prefer to wait just a little bit so i can see and hear the reactions of people that have taken the vaccine" west kentucky is set to receive more than 38,000 doses of the vaccine - gov.

Andy beshear says madisonville's baptist health could among the first facilities in our area to administier the doses... what we have gone through... ... this is safe" over the weekend the green river district health department reporting nearly 300 more cases of covid-19... officials say after receiving the vaccine-- its normal you may have side effects to ensure your body is building protection... healthcare and front-line first responders will be among the first to get the vaccine in the bluegrass.... the first doses could be given as early as tuesday morning.... ella shemwell, 44news despite rising cases of the coronavirus - gov.

Andy beshear says kentucky's positivity rate has been dropping the last ten days... restrictions are set loosen monday... restaurants, bars, pools, and gyms can re- open at 50% capacity.... chris massey is a local gym owner in owensboro- his fitness center taking extra precautions to keep people safe... "at least they're allowing us to remain open.

As long as we can do that and the members are coming and excising and using their memberships it still keeps revenue in the bank for us.

So we're happy theres a happy medium for us at least to this point."

Massey says he operates the largest private gym in kentucky... the business owner telling 44news he saw a decline in people interested in working out..

Masks will be required in the facility at all times... even while exercising...