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United Way of Central Kentucky’s annual Power of the Purse event has been cancelled for this year.
Events Manager Hunter Roberts explained that the efforts and resources needed to host the event, even in an online “virtual” format, would be extensive. Roberts said that those resources need to be used for campaigns that are ongoing right. United Way hopes to have the in-person event next year.
Donations to the organization can still be made at unitedwayck.org.
As Governor Andy Beshear announced the new mask mandate yesterday, he also announced 333 new cases of the virus. That brings the state’s total number so far to over 18,000 cases. The Governor also reported 4 new deaths, bringing that total to 612.
Locally, the Lincoln Trail District Health Department confirmed 19 new cases, 13 of which were from Hardin county. The district has 162 cases currently in home isolation and only 1 hospitalization. 306 patients have recovered from the virus so far locally.
Local health officials are pushing back against widespread social media posts claiming positive COVID-19 tests are being misrepresented in exchange for more federal funding.
“I would seriously doubt the falsification of positive results happened with healthcare providers,” Hardin Memorial Vice President and Chief Development Officer Tracee Troutt said. “No reputable healthcare system or group of providers would falsify positive results in order to receive more money.”
“As with almost everything, don’t rely on social media as your source of information,” she explained.
Troutt said that the healthcare provider did not receive money for treating large numbers of covid cases, but did get funds through the CARES Act, as most healthcare facilities did.
Below is Governor Beshear’s latest executive order, mandating the use of masks while in public places where social distancing is not possible.
LINK: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Qe2sc2pYc1HIQQf7QhVvdNlp5LqnX5EU/view?usp=sharing
RISE, a 7-week virtual series regarding racial issues of the day and in local communities will begin tonight.
Spokesperson Jerisia Lamons says that topics that the series will cover include education, workforce development, criminal justice reform, black owned businesses in Hardin county, and how to be a better ally. Those interested can register online on the events facebook page.
The event is being held virtually and is set to begin tonight at 7 p.m.
