Viruses that cause respiratory diseases, like the ones that cause COVID-19, flu and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), usually spread in the fall and winter. Anyone can get a respiratory virus infection, but some people are at higher risk for serious illness. The Kentucky Department for Public Health (KDPH) recommends the following actions to protect yourself and others. For additional information about respiratory diseases and outbreaks in Kentucky click here.
STAY UP TO DATE WITH VACCINES
COVER YOUR COUGH AND SNEEZES
CONSIDER WEARING A MASK IF YOU ARE HIGH-RISK FOR SERIOUS ILLNESS