The state capitol was a flurry of media activity Thursday afternoon as Governor Beshear and state health officials held a press briefing on the novel coronoavirus. Thus far, there have been no diagnosed cases of the illness in Kentucky. Following the briefing, Stu Johnson spoke with State Department of Public Health Commissioner Dr. Steven Stack. He was asked about the severity of health complications for the coronavirus compared to influenza.
Health officials stressed the disease has not been seen in Kentucky. They said getting a flu shot, thorough washing of hands will warm water, covering coughs and sneezes, and not going to school or work sick are always key illness preventive measures.?
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