COVID-19 – Cabinet for Health and Family Services

Guidanceby topicHealthcareProviders COVID-19 Hotline (800) 722-5725The COVID-19 hotline is a service operated by the healthcare professionals at the KY Poison Control Center who can provide advice and answer questions. Please bepatient as we are handling a high volume of calls and want to give everyone the time they deserve. For general information, please review the website prior to calling the hotline. Guidance is being added as it becomes available.Please note: COVID-19 is a reportable disease in Kentucky

The Kentucky Department for Public Health (KDPH) is responding actively to the COVID-19 situation. Our State Health Operations Center is operating at Level 1, its highest activation level. This respiratory disease was first detected in a Kentucky resident on March 6, 2020.

For the latest information and prevention updates, visit theCenters for Disease Control and Prevention 2019 novel coronavirus site

Healthcare providers, laboratories, and local public health professionals, visit the COVID-19 Healthcare Providers and Laboratory Services sitefor the most current guidance.

Gov. Andy Beshear's Communications Office(news releases, other advisories)

Gov. Andy Beshear's YouTube Channel- all posted news conference videos. You can view livestream events here.

KDPH YouTube Channel- all KDPH-produced video

If you have developed a fever or respiratory symptoms and believe you have had exposure to a known case or traveled to an area with community spread, isolate yourself from others in your home and contact your healthcare provider orlocal health departmentto describe your symptoms and any recent travel before you go to the healthcare facility.

Uncertainty leads to anxiety. Follow these tips to maintain your mental health & reduce anxiety. Please seek professional help if needed. For more information, visit the CDC guidance for managing anxiety and stress.

Community Guidance

Social distancing is key to keeping Kentuckian's safe. It is essential that Kentuckian's participate in the following social distancing activities:

This guidance will continue to change as circumstances warrant.

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COVID-19 - Cabinet for Health and Family Services