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Kentucky Kernel

The Student News Site of University of Kentucky

Kentucky Kernel

The Student News Site of University of Kentucky

Kentucky Kernel

UK to lift COVID-19 restrictions for vaccinated individuals

Gillian Stawiszynski June 10, 2021

UK President Eli Capilouto sent out an email Thursday regarding new COVID-19 policies. He said UK hopes to return to some sense of normalcy this school year while remaining vigilant to protect the community’s...

Kentucky hits one million vaccinations in ninth week of declining cases

Alexis Martin March 15, 2021

Just three months after receiving its first doses of COVID-19 vaccines, Kentucky hit one million vaccinations in the Commonwealth on Monday, March 15.Gov. Andy Beshear and First Lady Britainy Beshear hosted...

Two UK students sign up for graduation, which UK announced on March 12 would take place in person at Rupp Arena May 14-16, while enjoying the early spring weather on the University of Kentuckys campus on Wednesday, March 11, 2021. Photo by Jack Weaver | Staff

Visitation, library, events restrictions loosened for UK students

Natalie Parks March 11, 2021

Many of the university's existing policies on COVID-19 will now be relaxed, according to an email from UK's vice president for student success Kirsten Turner.In an email to students on Thursday, March...

Macy Hammond works the register at Street Scene Vintage on Saturday, March 6, 2021 in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Gillian Stawiszynski | Staff

With capacity increases, small businesses equal part relieved and concerned

Gillian Stawiszynski March 7, 2021

Small businesses have been struggling since the start of COVID-19, but new allowances are being implemented in Kentucky to increase their options. For the past two and a half months, restaurant capacity...

Gov. Andy Beshear announces new COVID-19 restrictions

Gov. Andy Beshear announces new COVID-19 restrictions

The top five days for positive cases in Kentucky during the entire COVID-19 pandemic have been recorded in the last week.Tuesday, Nov. 17 was the fourth highest day for positive cases in the state, with 2,753...

Phillips Market, located near campus, is a vender of Juul Pods, the flavoring component in Juuls. On Friday, Nov. 16, 2018 in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Michael Clubb | Staff

FDA initiative for restrictions on Juuls a good choice

December 4, 2018

The tobacco industry took a needed hit on Nov. 15 from the new Food and Drug Administration’s restrictions when it comes to popular flavored e-cigarettes and tobacco products. Many well-known companies...

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