Mike Pence was criticized for his handling of Indiana’s HIV outbreak. He will lead the U.S. coronavirus response.

As he leads coronavirus response Pence criticized for handling of HIV outbreak while Indiana's governor

The announcement that Vice President Mike Pence will lead the response to coronavirus has raised questions around his handling of an HIV epidemic while Indiana Governor.

Pence's history managing HIV crisis in Indiana under scrutiny now that he's overseeing coronavirus

When President Donald Trump appointed Vice President Mike Pence in charge of the US government's response to the novel coronavirus on Wednesday, he said the former Indiana governor had "a certain talent for this."

Mike Pence is leading coronavirus efforts. This was his health record in Indiana.

Mike Pence was tapped to lead the nation's response to the coronavirus threat. This is how he tackled health issues in Indiana.

Pence takes on coronavirus after he 'dropped the ball' in an Indiana town riddled with HIV

Among Austin, Indiana, residents, then-Gov. Mike Pence's leadership drew a mix of criticism, praise and hopes that he has learned health lessons.

Kentucky Indiana now have test kits for coronavirus

There are still no confirmed cases of the coronavirus in Kentucky. According to Dr. Steven Stack, the Kentucky Public Health Commissioner, three people in Kentucky have been tested. Dr. Stack said two came back negative. The third test is still awaiting results. "As the disease spreads, there will eventually likely be a case in Kentucky or perhaps multiple cases," Dr. Stack said over the phone Tuesday. That's why the state has worked ahead and...

Coronavirus updates: Kentucky preparing to do own tests; passenger screened at CVG

While the novel coronavirus continues its spread across the United States and the world, Kentucky has not seen any cases.

Here's what self-monitoring for coronavirus means in Kentucky

When a person signs a "self-monitoring" agreement with Kentucky to prevent the spread of the COVID-19 coronavirus, they face certain restrictions.

Health officials prepare for coronavirus threat; no cases confirmed in Indiana or Kentucky

The Floyd County Health Department is reviewing its emergency plans in preparation for a possible coronavirus outbreak. On Wednesday, the department met with hospitals, schools, nursing homes and local government officials. Sign up for our Newsletters Dr. Tom Harris says Floyd county is updating the plan it used to combat the H1N1, or swine flu, pandemic in 2009. Symptoms of the corona-virus include fever and cough. Harris says currently the...

Coronavirus updates: COVID-19 reaches 15 states; Kentucky ready to do its own tests

While the novel coronavirus continues its spread across the United States and the world, Kentucky has not seen any cases.

Coronavirus updates: JCPS releases pandemic plan in preparation for virus reaching Kentucky

While the novel coronavirus continues its spread across the United States and the world, Kentucky has not seen any cases.

This website gives you latest updates on coronavirus in Kentucky

For Kentuckians trying to keep up with the latest coronavirus updates in the state, there's a portal for that. The state recently debuted a new section on the Kentucky Cabinet for Health and Family Services site dedicated to updates on COVID-19. Sign up for our Newsletters State officials have said they are preparing for the possibility of the virus spreading to the commonwealth. On Thursday, the first case in Tennessee was reported, making it...

Health commissioner: Five people tested for coronavirus in Kentucky

Of those tested, four have come back negative and one result is still pending. Additional tests were authorized on Thursday.

Kentucky Sen. Rand Paul votes against bill funding coronavirus emergency aid

The House of Representatives voted overwhelmingly to approve $8.3 billion in emergency aid on Wednesday to combat the novel coronavirus.