Kentucky Coronavirus Monitoring
Since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Kentucky Department for Public Health (KDPH) has coordinated state guidance with the recommendations from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). As CDC transitions to the “COVID-19 Community Level” model that uses the number of new COVID-19 cases in each county, percent of hospital capacity devoted to COVID-19 patients and the number of new patients with COVID-19 admitted to the hospital in the past week, KDPH will be using this tool to help Kentuckians be informed of the COVID-19 impact in their communities. KDPH created the Community Level COVID-19 Guidance to align with the community level model. This guidance provides Kentuckians with actions to take related to their local level of community burden. KDPH will continue to closely monitor COVID-19 data and provide weekly updates on the KDPH COVID-19 website. We appreciate the understanding and cooperation as we learn to live with COVID-19 and work to keep Kentuckians safe. For more information on the new tool provided by CDC, please visit the CDC website: COVID-19 by County.
CDC: COVID-19 by County Community Levels Map is updated with the new CDC data weekly on Friday mornings.
Case incidence data used to calculate community levels is from the Kentucky Department for Public Health (KDPH). Hospitalization data used to calculate community levels is from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Community Levels by County website. COVID-19 Community Levels for Kentucky prepared by KDPH may differ from COVID-19 Community Levels prepared by CDC.
Community Level COVID-19 Guidance
LOW | MEDIUM | HIGH | |
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Vaccination | Stay up to date with vaccinations | Stay up to date with vaccinations | Stay up to date with vaccinations |
Mask use | Mask based on individual preference, informed by individual risk Targeted mask use in schools and other indoor settings following exposures |
Consider universal mask use in indoor congregate settings Targeted mask use in schools and other indoor settings following exposures |
Wear well-fitting masks in all indoor public settings including K-12 schools |
Isolation & Quarantine | Stay home when sick Follow isolation & quarantine guidance, including getting tested if exposed or have symptoms of COVID-19 |
Stay home when sick Follow isolation & quarantine guidance, including getting tested if exposed or have symptoms of COVID-19 |
Stay home when sick Follow isolation & quarantine guidance, including getting tested if exposed or have symptoms of COVID-19 |
Physical distancing | Limit indoor in-person gatherings and reduce size of gatherings. Encourage physical distancing. | ||
High risk persons | Talk to healthcare provider about preventative treatments |
Consider wearing well-fitted mask in all indoor public settings Talk to healthcare provider about preventative treatments |
Consider avoiding non-essential indoor public activities Talk to healthcare provider about preventative treatments |
COVID-19 Hotline (800) 722-5725
The COVID-19 Hotline (800) 722-5725 can answer general COVID-19 and vaccine questions. Live agents are available:
Monday - Friday 8am to 5pm EST
If you have an urgent medical need, please reach out to your healthcare provider.
For General Inquiries
Please send an email to KYcovid19@ky.gov
Team Kentucky Memorial Fund
Governor Beshear has established the Team Kentucky COVID-19 Memorial Fund to help commemorate the losses and sacrifices Kentuckians experienced during this once-in-a-lifetime pandemic.
Healthy at Home Eviction Relief Fund
The Healthy at Home Eviction Relief Fund is offering tenants help paying past due rent and utility bills. Learn more about the program and submit an application.
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COVID-19 Related Actions taken by Gov. Andy Beshear
COVID-19 Survivor Support Information
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Kentucky Department of Education
Kentucky Commission on the Deaf and Hard of Hearing (KCDHH)
Archived Reports
- Archived COVID-19 Daily Reports
- Archived COVID-19 Daily Case Incidence Rate Maps
- White House Coronavirus Task Force Reports for Kentucky
- 2021 Long Term Care Facilities Report
- 2020 Long Term Care Facilities Report
- The daily Long Term Care Facilities Report has been discontinued as of 6/19/2021.
For COVID-19 information in multiple languages, visit Resources in 150+ Languages (Source: Endangered Language Project)