And i'm veronica jean seltzer.
Today marks one- year since the coronavirus was declared a world- wide pandemic.
In a year's time...the virus has killed more than 500- thousand americans and crippled the u-s economy.
One year later...with more people being vaccinated...the situation is improving.
One example...beginning monday...indoor visitation can resume at medicare-certified long-term care facilities...of which there are 285 across kentucky.
More virus-related news is tonight's top story at five.
Fs vo bullets:no coronavirus in kentucky source: office of the governor new cases: 1,211 total cases: ... the governor reported 1,211 new cases today which pushed the total to more than 414- thousand.
There were 37 deaths...pushing the overall death toll to 4,921.
The positivity rate is up slightly today at 3-point-9-5 percent.
There was also unemployment news today.
The state plans to open 11 career centers statewide by april 15th for in-person help.
Also, if you lost hours at work because of the pandemic but still have a job...you can now apply to make up for lost wages due to reduced hours.
Finally, the current group eligible to get a covid shot has been expanded to include anyone 16 and older with any medical or behavioral health conditions...except smoking...who are or might be at an increased risk
December has got to be the worst time of year to lose your freedom and be separated from your family
It caused more deaths globally than covid-19 last year
