Novel Coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19)

The Novel Coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19) is a new form of the coronavirus family that originated in Wuhan City, Hubei Province, China in December and has spread throughout the world.  As of right now, the risk of exposure to this new strain of the coronavirus is considered low in Kentucky.  However, confirmed cases in the US are increasing.  We are monitoring the situation and will continue to update this page and take appropriate measures to ensure the health and well-being of all students, faculty, and staff.  The following is a list of key resources to keep you informed about the Novel Coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19).

RESOURCES

State of Kentucky COVID-19 Website and Hotline

The Kentucky Cabinet for Health and Family Services has prepared resources on when to seek care, how to prevent becoming ill, who is most at risk, and up-to-date status of the COVID-19 situation in the state. A hotline for questions regarding the virus in the state is available at 800-722-5725. 

Kentucky Department of Public Health

The Kentucky Department for Public Health continues to closely monitor the international situation concerning the 2019 novel coronavirus (COVID-19). This respiratory disease was first detected in Wuhan City, Hubei Province, China on December 31, 2019. Since that time, it has spread throughout China and to many other countries. Public health officials in Kentucky are monitoring individuals who meet certain exposure criteria to limit the introduction of COVID-19 in Kentucky. They are also are preparing for the possibility that the virus begins to spread in the commonwealth.

Kentucky Health Departments 

Colleges are encouraged to visit the websites of their local health departments and coordinate with them for guidance related to cases in their area.

• Allen County Health Department
• Anderson County Health Department
• Ashland-Boyd County Health Department
• Barren River District Health Department
• Bell County Health Department
• Bourbon County Health Department
• Boyle County Health Department
• Bracken County Health Department
• Breathitt County Health Department
• Breckinridge County Health Department
• Buffalo Trace District
• Calloway County Health Department
• Christian County Health Department
• Clark County Health Department
• Fleming County Health Department
• Franklin County Health Department
• Garrard County Health Department
• Gateway District Health Department
• Graves County Health Department
• Green River District Health Department
• Greenup County Health Department
• Hopkins County Health Department
• Jefferson County Health Department
• Jessamine County Health Department
• Johnson County Health Department
• Kentucky River District Health Department
• Knox County Health Department
• Lake Cumberland District Health Department
• Laurel County Health Department
• Lewis County Health Department
• Lexington-Fayette County Health Department
• Lincoln Trail District Health Department
• Madison County Health Department
• Marshall County Health Department
• Martin County Health Department
• Mercer County Health Department
• Monroe County Health Department
• Montgomery County Health Department
• Muhlenberg County Health Department
• North Central Health Department
• Northern Kentucky Independent Health Department
• Oldham County Health Department
• Pennyrile District Health Department
• Pike County Health Department
• Powell County Health Department
• Purchase District Health Department
• Three Rivers District Health Department
• Todd County Health Department
• Wedco District Health Department
• Whitley County Health Department
• Woodford County Health Department

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is the leading public health agency for the United States and has all the current information related to COVID-19.  You will find facts about symptoms of the virus and what to do if you become sick, tips on how to prevent the spread of the virus, and answers to frequently asked questions.

The U.S. Department of State

The U.S. Department of State provides an updated list of travel advisories.

Coronavirus COVID-19 Global Cases by Johns Hopkins CSSE

This web-based interactive dashboard tracks the spread of COVID-19 in real time. It is hosted by the Center for Systems Science and Engineering at Johns Hopkins University.

updated 3/13/2020