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Elizabethtown area one of the safest from violent crimes in country

Recent 2019 data sets from the FBI shows that the Elizabethtown-Fort Knox Metropolitan Statistical Area is one of the country safest when it comes to violent crime per capita. The area registered 5th on the list with a violent crime rate of 99.8 per 100,000 inhabitants. Others in front of the Elizabethtown area on the list include Provo, Utah, Bangor, Maine, and even San German, Puerto Ricco.

BHH officials roll out treatment for COVID patients not in hospitals

A new treatment is now available for non-hospitalized individuals who test positive for Covid-19. Baptist Health Hardin officials announced Friday the use of Bamlinivimab, intended to help those with mild and moderate illness from Covid-19.

Baptist Health Hardin Chief Medical Officer Dr. John Godfrey

Patients must meet some criteria to take one of two such anti-body treatments. Godfrey stresses that the treatment is not a substitute for the vaccine. The treatment was granted emergency use from the FDA.

HCS resumes staff vaccinations

Today, schools are resuming vaccinations once again for signed up staff members. Hardin County officials say that the process has gone smooth through the first 2 days.

District spokesperson John Wright

Elementary schools will begin staff vaccinations today. A list of affected schools and learning groups can be found by going to the district’s Facebook page and website.