Today's Interview: Dr. Steven Stack

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Published February 9, 2022 at 7:41 AM EST

In Today's Interview, Dr. Steven Stack speaks with WEKU's Stu Johnson about the coronavirus pandemic in Kentucky. Dr. Stack is Kentucky's Commissioner of Public Health. The conversation began with reflection on the coronavirus positivity rate, which exceeded 30 during the Omicron surge.

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