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.
For General Inquiries
Please send an email to KYcovid19@ky.gov
Healthcare Provider Guidance
Kentucky's Healthcare Guidance for Healthcare Providers, Labs and Facilites
If you are a lab providing COVID-19 services, please complete this form.
Labs providing COVID-19 services in KY
Complete the following form to have your COVID-19 testing site/information provided to the public. Submit a Location
If you are a facility and need your information on the map updated, please submit a map update.
Kentucky Coronavirus Monitoring
Current as of October 14, 2020
*Based on a 7-day rolling average. Timing of reporting overall lab results versus positives, repeat testing of individuals, duplicate entries and lack of reporting by some labs, make the data imprecise and more appropriate or useful for trending. Learn more about how KDPH determines the positivity rate.
Note: Data includes cases of COVID-19 reported to KDPH.
The 7-Day incidence is calculated by taking the total number of unique cases in each county over the past 7 days, divided by 7 to get a daily average, divided by the U.S. census bureau county population, and multiplied by 100,000 to get the incidence per 100,000 people. The cases counted each day are based on the date an investigation was opened in NEDSS (i.e., National Electronic Disease Surveillance System). Duplicate cases are removed before the calculation, so each positive case is only included once. NOTE: State and local health department data will vary for a variety of reasons including data entry timing, communication processes, and 7-day averaging.
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.
White House Coronavirus Task Force Reports for Kentucky
Travel Advisory
Learn MoreOn July 20, 2020 the Kentucky Department for Public Health issued a travel advisory with the recommendation of a 14-day self-quarantine for travelers who went to any of the states reporting positive testing rate equal to or greater than 15 percent-of COVID-19 testing.
It is recommended to use extra precaution traveling to states reporting positive testing rate equal to or greater than 10 percent-of COVID-19 testing.
- South Dakota 23.58%
- Idaho 23.49%
- Wisconsin 21.11%
- Iowa 18.82%
- Wyoming 16.67%
- Kansas 16.64%
- Nevada 15.71%
- Indiana 15.56%
- Florida 11.65%*
*Due to the removal of public health restrictions, there is a higher risk of contracting COVID-19 in Florida, therefore a 14- day self-quarantine is recommended after travel to Florida.
Data provided by Johns Hopkins.
Celebrate Halloween Safely
The following guidance is designed to help curb the spread of COVID-19.
It will be reassessed and updated as the situation evolves and we learn more in the weeks leading up to Halloween.
KDPH Halloween Guidance Halloween One Pager
KDPH Halloween Guidance - Spanish Halloween One Pager - Spanish
Healthy at School
Resources
- Guidance on Safety Expectations and Best Practices for Kentucky K-12 Schools - KDE/DPH Flagship Document
- K-12 Schools COVID-19 Reporting Regulation
- K-12 Schools COVID-19 Reporting Instructions
- K-12 Schools COVID-19 Mode of Instruction Metrics
- Kentucky College and University COVID-19 Dashboards
- COVID-19 Daily Case Incidence Rate Maps
- COVID Daily Reports
- K-12 COVID-19 Dashboard
Healthy at Work
Our phased approach to reopen Kentucky’s economy
COVID-19 Related Actions taken by Gov. Andy Beshear
Daily actions and executive orders taken by the Governor
Learn MoreTeam 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.
DONATETeleHealth
Promoting, advocating and supporting telehealth adoption across the Commonwealth
Learn MoreKYSAFER
Report observations of non-compliance with rules that keep our fellow Kentuckians safe. 1-833-KYSAFER
Team Kentucky Fund Financial Assistance Application Portal
The Team Kentucky Fund is overseen by the Public Protection Cabinet. The program will be administered through a partnership with the Community Action Kentucky, Inc.
Apply HereFace Coverings FAQs
View a list of frequently asked questions about Governor Beshear’s Executive Order related to face coverings.
Learn More
Price Gouging
Information regarding possible price gouging, contact the Office of the Attorney General Consumer Protection Branch.
Report Online 888-432-9257Eviction Relief Fund
Healthy at Home Eviction Relief Fund has been created to prevent evictions of Kentucky tenants to keep them housed during the COVID-19 pandemic and allow landlords to get substantial payments for back rent.
Get StartedThe 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.
Contact Tracing A Confidential Public Health Resource
- Presumptive Eligibility One Pager
- Education Talking Points
- Contact Tracing: Myth vs. Fact
- Contact Tracing: Your Action Matters Spanish - Burmese - Somali - Chinese
- Contact Tracing: How It Works Spanish - Burmese - Somali - Chinese
- Contact Tracing One Pager Spanish - Burmese - Somali - Chinese
- What is Contact Tracing Spanish - Burmese - Somali - Chinese
- Contact Tracing Postcard Spanish - Burmese - Somali - Chinese
- Contact Tracing Infographic Spanish - Burmese - Somali - Chinese
- Frequently Asked Questions Spanish - Burmese - Somali - Chinese
- Contact Tracing Public Service Announcement Toolkit Spanish - Burmese - Somali - Chinese
When printing the above materials, please print the “Presumptive Eligibility One Pager” as well.
Contact Tracing Jobs
Team Kentucky is hiring for COVID-19 Contact Tracing related jobs. Team Kentucky has partnered with vendors across the state. Learn More(PDF)Resources
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.
View Healthy at Work for updated guidance for businesses and a list of executive orders.
Guidance for Release from Isolation/Return to Work (PDF)Updated
COVID-19 Childcare Center FAQ's New
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
Parent/Caregiver Guide to helping families cope with the Coronavirus Disease 2019
During the COVID-19 State of Emergency, individuals who need medical insurance coverage for doctors, pharmacy or hospital services should click here Healthcare Coverage Application. This coverage is temporary and ends 2 months after the application month 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.
All healthcare guidance can now be found here.
Talking with Children about Coronavirus
Talking with young children while at home
Tips for Kids: Healthy Minds and Bodies During COVID19
Message for Preschoolers
Other Resources
Wear masks properly sign - Spanish
Masks are required sign - Spanish
COVID-19 Survivor Support Information
Healthy at Work sign - Spanish
Do not enter if sick sign - Spanish
Grocery Store Signage for Customers
Grocery Store Social Distancing Signage
Kentucky State Agencies Respond to COVID-19
Kentucky Department of Education
Finance and Administration Cabinet
Governor’s Office of Agricultural Policy
For COVID-19 information in multiple languages, visit Resources in 150+ Languages (Source: Endangered Language Project)