Newly dominant COVID variant may evade antibodies, but not seen as likely to cause more serious disease

With a new subvariant of the novel coronavirus now dominant in the U.S., vaccinated people may be more likely to develop COVID-19 but still be well protected from serious disease, according to preliminary reports. The XBB.1.5 subvariant “has raised concerns about another potential wave of COVID cases following the busy holiday travel season” but “There’s…

Kentucky House Democrats elect new leadership team ahead of 2023 legislative session

WKU Public Radio | By Dalton York Democrats in the Kentucky House of Representatives have elected new leaders ahead of the 2023 legislative session. Representative Derrick Graham of Frankfort will serve as minority floor leader, replacing outgoing caucus leader Joni Jenkins of Louisville. He’ll be the first Black legislative caucus leader in the commonwealth’s history. Northern…

CVS, Walgreens limit sales of children’s pain relief medications

By CNN Newsource staff (CNN) – The outbreak of respiratory viruses affecting kids across the country has caused a run on some children’s medicines. Two of the country’s biggest pharmacy chains, CVS and Walgreens, have responded. The companies announced Monday they will limit purchases of children’s pain relief products. Walgreens will allow six over-the-counter purchases, while…