COVID-19 Hotline (800) 722-5725
The 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 be patient 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.
FOR GENERAL INQUIRIES
Please send an emails to KYcovid19@ky.gov. Please be patient as we handle a high volume of emails.
Current as of April 30, 2020 at 5 p.m. Eastern time
Kentucky Coronavirus Monitoring
Number Tested: 56,611
Positive: 4,708
Deaths: 240
Note: Data includes confirmed cases of COVID-19 reported to KDPH.
Drive-thru Testing
Team Kentucky has partnered with entities across the commonwealth to open drive-thru COVID-19 testing to all Kentuckians.
Interactive Maps
View Confirmed Cases, Cases by County, Cases by Sex, Cases by Age Group, Confirmed Deaths, Deaths by Sex and Deaths by Age Group.
Desktop Dashboard Mobile DashboardIn the event of a discrepancy between case confirmations, please note kycovid19.ky.gov is reporting confirmed cases by the Kentucky Department of Public Health (KDPH). We are working diligently to confirm cases as they are reported to KDPH.
The Team Kentucky Fund
Governor Andy Beshear invites all Kentuckians to make a tax deductible donation to the Team Kentucky Fund. This fund provides assistance to Kentuckians who have been severely financially impacted by the COVID-19 emergency.
COVID-19 Related Actions taken by Gov. Andy Beshear
Daily actions and executive orders can be found here.
KYSAFER
Report observations of non-compliance with the restrictions on workplace and public gathering.
View Reporting OptionsTeleHealth
Promoting, advocating and supporting telehealth adoption across the Commonwealth
Learn MoreDonate PPE
Please complete the form below if you have any supplies to support Kentucky’s COVID-19 response.
Donate Now!Price Gouging
Information regarding possible price gouging, contact the Office of the Attorney General Consumer Protection Branch.
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.
Resources
COVID-19 Related Actions taken by Gov. Andy Beshear
Daily actions and executive orders can be found here.
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.
CHFS COVID-19 Resources - you'll find information and links to resources related to CHFS agency response to COVID-19 and its impact on our programs, services and the people we serve.
The Office of Inspector General is the regulatory and licensing agency for all health care, day care and long-term and child adoption/child-placing agencies in the commonwealth. Visit CHFS COVID-19 Resources for Office of Inspector General guidance related to COVID-19.
COVID-19 Health and Safety Guidance for Meatpacking Facilities (Release Date: April 28, 2020)
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Preventing COVID-19 Spread in Communities
For the latest information and prevention updates, visit the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention 2019 novel coronavirus site
Kentucky Department for Public Health recommends following the CDC Guidelines for preventing COVID-19 spread in communities.
Protect Yourself and Your Family
Kentucky Department for Public Health wants you to protect yourself and your family.
Cleaning and Disinfecting
Kentucky Department for Public Health recognizes CDC recommendations for cleaning and disinfecting.
| How to clean and disinfect | General household cleaning and disinfecting |
| After suspected or confirmed exposure | During isolation of someone with suspected or confirmed COVID-19 |
About COVID-19
| How it spreads | Symptoms |
| Prevention and Treatment | Stigma and COVID-19 |
| What to do if you are sick | Frequently asked questions |
Latest Updates from the CDC
| Cases in the U.S. | Global locations with COVID-19 |
| Risk assessment |
Uncertainty leads to anxiety. Follow these tips to maintain your mental health and reduce anxiety. Please seek professional help if needed. For more information, visit the CDC guidance for managing anxiety and stress.
CDC Mental Health and Coping during COVID-19
Coping with Stress during Infectious Disease Outbreaks
Parent/Caregiver Guide to helping families cope with the Coronavirus Disease 2019
During the COVID-19 State of Emergency, individuals who need special healthcare coverage should click here Healthcare Coverage Application. This coverage is temporary and ends on 6/30/2020 unless you submit an application for regular Medicaid. For application help, contact an application assister through the Application Assister Web Page or call the Kentucky Healthcare Customer Service line toll-free at (855) 459-6328. For a listing of participating medical providers please access the Kentucky Medicaid Provider Directory. If you have questions or need more information about a participating provider, you can call 1-800-635-2570.
How to file an unemployment insurance claim if you have lost a job or are sick due to COVID-19
Individuals may apply for Medicaid by calling the Kentucky Healthcare Customer Service line toll-free at (855) 459-6328, contacting an application assister through the Kentucky Health Benefit Exchange website, visiting the Benefind website or by calling the DCBS Call Center toll free at (855) 306-8959.
KY Medicaid COVID - 19 Information
Individuals may apply for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), formerly known as food stamps, by visiting the Benefind website or by calling the DCBS Call Center toll free at (855) 306-8959.
To see if you might be eligible for WIC, visit: WIC Screening Tool. If you think you might be eligible, contact your local health department for more information on enrolling.
Medical Reserve Corps Recruitment
Become a volunteer- Learn More about Medical Reserve Corps (MRC) Sign up to volunteer here.
The COVID-19 response in Kentucky involves stakeholders at every level of the healthcare system. The following documents and links reflect the most current guidance for healthcare providers, laboratories and local public health.
COVID-19 Case Reporting
Person Under Investigation (PUI) Case Reporting Instructions and Form
EPID 200 Kentucky Reportable Disease Form
Healthcare Providers and Lab (KDPH)
Learn More about Battelle CCDS services. Letter from Dr. Stack Time Sensitive
Regional Non-Congregate Shelter Sites Fact Sheet
Non-Congregate Shelter Screening Process
Non-Congregate Shelter Standards of Conduct Agreement
COVID-19 PPE Request Fact Sheet Updated
CDC Guidance for Certifying COVID-19 Deaths
Guidance for Healthcare Workers Returning to Work Updated
Rehabilitative Services and COVID-19
Controlled Substance Prescribing (KBML)
Guidance for Acute Healthcare Facilities in response to COVID-19 Updated
Guidance to Healthcare Providers regarding COVID-19 State Laboratory Testing
COVID-19 Health Advisory Update and Clinical Guidance
Guideline for Conservation of Respiratory Protection Resources
KDPH Division of Laboratory Services
Long Term Care Guidance
Long Term Care Facilities Updates
COVID-19 PPE Request Fact Sheet
Guidance for Long-term Care Facilities in response to COVID-19
Healthcare Providers and Laboratories
COVID-19: Deaf and Hard of Hearing Communication Access Recommendations for the Hospital
SAMHSA OTP Guidance: SAMHSA issued guidance allowing states with and without emergency declarations to allow Opioid Treatment Programs (OTPs) to provide 28 days of take-home medication to stable patients and 15 days of medication to less stable patients whom the OTP believes can responsibly manage this amount of medication.
SAMHSA 42 CFR Part 2 Guidance: SAMHSA issued guidance which allows providers to share patient SUD diagnosis information that would normally be protected under 42 CFR Part 2 in instances of a bona fide medical emergency. Usage of the medical emergency exception must be documented by providers.
CMS Guidance to Catastrophic Coverage Plans: CMS issued an FAQ clarifying that catastrophic coverage plans must include coverage of COVID-19 diagnosis and treatment under the Essential Health Benefits. CMS will waive enforcement actions against any such plan which provides COVID-19 services before patients pay the plan’s deductible, and encourages plans and states to provide such pre-deductible coverage.
Update and Interim Guidance on Outbreak of COVID-19
Evaluating and Reporting Persons Under Investigation
COVID-19 Risk Assessment and Public Health Management Decision Making Flow Chart
Healthcare Infection Prevention and Control FAQs for COVID-19
Frequently Asked Questions About Personal Protective Equipment
Talking with Children about Coronavirus
Talking with young children while at home
Tips for Kids: Healthy Minds and Bodies During COVID19
Message for Preschoolers
KDPH Updates
KET interview with Dr. Stack - April 27
Face Covering Tutorial
COVID-19 Prevention Tips in ASL
ASL Mental Health
Kentucky State Agencies Respond to COVID-19
Kentucky Department of Education
Finance and Administration Cabinet
Governor’s Office of Agricultural Policy
Kentucky Commission on the Deaf and Hard of Hearing (KCDHH)
Other Resources
Do not enter if sick sign - Spanish
Grocery Store Signage for Customers
Grocery Store Social Distancing Signage
Grocery Store Signage for Staff
FDA: Food Safety and the Coronavirus Disease 2019
For COVID-19 information in multiple languages, visit Resources in 150+ Languages (Source: Endangered Language Project)