State officials open the phase 1C field for more individuals

Kentucky’s vaccine eligibility under phase 1C is expanding next week. State officials announced that those 16 and older who have medical or behavioral health conditions that might put them at a greater risk for Covid-19 can be vaccinated under Phase 1C beginning March 15th. Those conditions can be found on the state’s Covid-19 website. Beshear announced yesterday that the state added 1,211 new cases yesterday, with the state’s positivity rate going up slightly to 3.95%. Locally, Hardin County added 15, LaRue added three, and Meade County added two.