Closing schools will insure they are safe to return to when the time is appropriate.

[KY_EnviroGuy]

Our Jefferson County (Louisville Metro) schools will close after today's session (Fri.) and remain closed at least through April 5th. At this time, two people in Jefferson County have tested positive for COVID-19.

From local TV station WHAS11:

Gov. Andy Beshear has recommended all schools cease in-person classes for the next two weeks to combat the spread of coronavirus.

Beshear's recommendation comes as several events are being canceled locally and nationwide. He previously recommended churches cancel services this weekend.

While children are not being affected, Beshear said the recommendation is to ensure the state takes a proactive approach to avoiding the spread of COVID-19.

He said he does not ask school districts to close completely so districts can provide meal programs or help students who may need a place to stay. Beshear said it is important students go to school Friday, March 12.

I fear for my family and friend's safety.

KY...........

[duforsure]

1. All states should cancel school until this pandemic is under control

Or they risk it being spread a lot more.

[KY_EnviroGuy]

2. My thoughts are pretty morbid....

It would be hell for a child to grow up knowing they were a passive carrier of a virus that killed one of their siblings, parents or - more likely - a grandparent.

It could happen in my family: I'm 72 and not in the best of health and I have 1.) a daughter that teaches 5th grade, 2.) a granddaughter in the 5th grade, 3.) a son that's in college and runs our errands and 4.) a son-in-law that works in a church that holds services and conducts a day care center.

Needless to say, I'm not doing any visiting........

[get the red out]

3. Yes glad the Gov said this

The University of Kentucky is having online classes for a couple of weeks after spring break next week I hope parents of spring breakers everywhere have some serious discussions about going off to party. Berea College closed for the rest of the semester, Colleges and Universities across the country seem to be trying to be proactive.

I am really worried about my husband and sister, who both have underlying health conditions. I read that a man in Texas who contracted coronavirus at a conference he attended in Louisville in February. Kentucky is in for it IMO, and the "no worse than the flu" people, like I work with, aren't going to help the situation.

[KY_EnviroGuy]

4. Thanks, and here's a link.....

This is a post I put up about that conference: https://www.democraticunderground.com/100213079874

I'm there with you in your concerns. I'm 72 and not in the best of health and I have 1.) a daughter that teaches 5th grade, 2.) a granddaughter in the 5th grade, 3.) a son that's in college and runs our errands and 4.) a son-in-law that works in a church that holds services and conducts a day care center.

My son goes to Sullivan and they are slowly taking precautionary measure and have a web page up on it.

I agree that many in rural Kentucky will not take this seriously enough and we could see a disaster as it spreads in retail stores, at ballgames and in churches.

I think it's important for folks to talk very frankly to their employers because far too many will put profits before safety.

Best of luck!.......