FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) - Icy weather conditions arriving in Kentucky are delaying vaccinations throughout the state.
Gov. Andy Beshear announced that regional vaccine centers at Kroger stores in Lexington, Covington and Bowling Green would be closed Thursday because of bad weather on the way.
The University of Kentucky canceled a coronavirus vaccine clinic Wednesday, and the Louisville vaccination center at Broadbent Arena closed early on Wednesday. The site may also close on Thursday if roads are in poor condition, officials said.
University of Louisville Health is closing its two vaccination centers in downtown Louisville on Thursday.
An ice storm warning was in effect for a large portion of Kentucky through Thursday evening, the National Weather Service said.
Kentucky reported 1,914 new cases of COVID-19 on Wednesday, according to the governor’s office. There were 49 virus-related deaths reported, adding to a total of 4,175 deaths in the state.
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