There were 208 deaths with cancer listed as the underlying cause reported in Kentucky during the week ending June 17, no changes from the previous week.
There were 12 deaths from influenza and pneumonia reported in Kentucky in the week ending June 17, making up 1.2% of total deaths by all causes in Kentucky.
On June 14, Gov. Andy Beshear announced $2,134,940 in funding that will create safer, healthier spaces for Mason County families to enjoy and promote tourism in the area.
Attorney General Cameron joined a coalition of 26 states opposing a Biden Administration proposal that would make it easier for the federal government to justify new regulation.
There were 45 deaths with cerebrovascular disease listed as the underlying cause reported in Kentucky during the week ending June 17, a 18.4% increase over the previous week.
There were 62 deaths with chronic lower respiratory disease listed as the underlying cause reported in Kentucky during the week ending June 17, a 1.6% decrease from the previous week.
On June 14, Gov. Andy Beshear awarded more than $5.4 million for Bath County and $3.2 million for Montgomery County to support road improvements, local nonprofits, law enforcement, outdoor trails, tourism, cleaner water, sewer projects and storm drain repairs.
There were 27 deaths with diabetes mellitus listed as the underlying cause reported in Kentucky during the week ending June 17, a 50% increase over the previous week.
There were 23 deaths with Alzheimer's disease listed as the underlying cause reported in Kentucky during the week ending June 17, a 17.9% decrease from the previous week.
Attorney General Daniel Cameron On June 15 announced a $1.4 million settlement with Teva Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (Teva). The settlement resolves allegations that Teva conspired to fix the prices of dozens of drugs over several years.
There were 33 deaths with nephritis, nephrotic syndrome and nephrosis listed as the underlying cause reported in Kentucky during the week ending June 17, a 32% increase over the previous week.
There were 12 deaths with influenza and pneumonia listed as the underlying cause reported in Kentucky during the week ending June 17, a 20% increase over the previous week.