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
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