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Mayor Fischer's daily briefings
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January 22, 2020
LouVax Update with Mayor Fischer, Governor Andy Beshear, & Dr. Sarah Moyer
January 19, 2020
COVID-19 briefing with Mayor Fischer & Dr. Sarah Moyer
January 12, 2020
COVID-19 briefing with Mayor Fischer & Dr. Sarah Moyer
January 9, 2020
Facebook Q&A with Mayor Fischer & Dr. Jon Klein
January 8, 2020
Update on City's Vaccination Efforts
January 5, 2020
COVID-19 briefing with Mayor Fischer on the new COVID-19 vaccination site
January 2, 2020
Facebook Q&A with Mayor Fischer & Dr. Jon Klein
January 1, 2020
Facebook Q&A with Mayor Fischer & Dr. Jon Klein
December 29, 2020
COVID-19 briefing with Mayor Fischer & Dr. SarahBeth Hartlage
December 23, 2020
Public Health & Wellness receives first doses of the Moderna Vaccine
December 19, 2020
COVID-19 briefing with Mayor Fischer & Dr. Jon Klein
December 18, 2020
Facebook Q&A with Mayor Fischer & Dr. Jon Klein
December 15, 2020
COVID-19 briefing with Mayor Fischer & Dr. Sarah Moyer
December 8, 2020
COVID-19 briefing with Mayor Fischer & Dr. Sarah Hartlage
December 1, 2020
COVID-19 briefing with Mayor Fischer & Dr. Sarah Moyer
November 24, 2020
COVID-19 briefing with Mayor Fischer & Dr. Sarah Moyer
November 18, 2020
Gov. Beshear Implements New Restrictions to Save Lives
Following a record 33 deaths announced Tuesday, Gov. Andy Beshear is issuing new restrictions that will help stop the rampant spread of COVID-19 and save Kentuckians’ lives while keeping the economy open.
November 17, 2020
COVID-19 briefing with Mayor Fischer & Dr. Sarah Moyer
November 10, 2020
COVID-19 briefing with Mayor Fischer & Dr. Sarah Moyer
November 3, 2020
COVID-19 briefing with Mayor Fischer & Dr. Sarah Moyer
October 27, 2020
COVID-19 briefing with Mayor Fischer, Dr. Sarah Moyer, & Alicia Hurle
October 20, 2020
COVID-19 briefing with Dr. Sarah Moyer, Ben Goldman, and Donald Davis
October 13, 2020
COVID-19 briefing with Mayor Fischer, Dr. Sarah Moyer, & Dr. Sonia Compton
October 6, 2020
COVID-19 Briefing with Mayor Fischer, Dr. Sarah Moyer, & Dr. Aruni Bhatnagar
September 29, 2020
COVID-19 Briefing with Mayor Fischer & Bill Altman
September 8, 2020
COVID-19 Briefing with Mayor Fischer & Dr. Sarah Moyer
September 3, 2020
COVID-19 Briefing with Mayor Fischer & Dr. Sarah Moyer
September 1, 2020
COVID-19 Briefing with Mayor Fischer & Dr. Sarah Moyer
August 27, 2020
COVID-19 Briefing with Mayor Fischer
August 25, 2020
COVID-19 Briefing with Mayor Fischer & Bill Altman
August 20, 2020
COVID-19 Briefing with Mayor Fischer & Dr. Sarah Moyer
August 18, 2020
COVID-19 Briefing with Mayor Fischer & Dr. Sarah Moyer
August 13, 2020
COVID-19 Briefing with Mayor Fischer & Dr. Sarah Moyer
August 11, 2020
COVID-19 Briefing with Mayor Fischer & Dr. Sarah Moyer
August 6, 2020
COVID-19 Briefing with Mayor Fischer & Dr. Sarah Moyer
August 5, 2020
August Board of Health Meeting
August 4, 2020
COVID-19 Briefing with Mayor Fischer, Dr. Karimi, & Dr. Sarah Moyer
July 30, 2020
COVID-19 Briefing with Mayor Fischer on Equity
July 28, 2020
COVID-19 Briefing with Mayor Fischer & Dr. Sarah Moyer
July 23, 2020
COVID-19 Briefing with Mayor Fischer, University of Louisville & Dr. Sarah Moyer
July 21, 2020
Louisville officials report COVID-19 cases continue to surge
Mayor extends state of emergency order
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (July 21, 2020) – Mayor Greg Fischer today announced he is extending his State of Emergency order through August 31 because of a continued surge in COVID-19 case counts. Learn more…
COVID-19 Briefing with Mayor Fischer & Dr. Sarah Moyer
July 16, 2020
Weekly COVID-19 Briefing with Mayor Fischer & Dr. Sarah Moyer
Louisville officials launch new COVID-19 data dashboard
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (July 16, 2020) – During today’s weekly COVID-19 briefing to the community, Mayor Greg Fischer, Dr. Sarah Moyer and Grace Simrall, the city’s Chief of Civic Innovation and Technology, emphasized that COVID-19 cases are significantly rising in Louisville and launched a new public data dashboard to showcase key metrics the city is using to drive COVID-19 response efforts. Learn more…
Check out our new COVID-19 Dashboard
Want to know the current status of COVID19 in Louisville? Check out the new data dashboard Mayor Fischer announced today.
July 9, 2020
Weekly COVID-19 Briefing with Mayor Fischer & Dr. Sarah Moyer
July 2, 2020
Weekly COVID-19 Briefing with Mayor Fischer & Dr. Sarah Moyer
July 1, 2020
July Board of Health Meeting
June 24, 2020
Mayor Fischer’s COVID Briefing
June 18, 2020
Dr. Moyer Urges Caution as Louisville Reopens
COVID-19 Cases are in Every Zip Code
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (June 18, 2020) – Dr. Sarah Moyer, director of the Louisville Metro Department of Public Health and Wellness and the city’s Chief Health Strategist, is urging people to “take it slow” as the city reopens and eases COVID-19 social distancing restrictions. Learn more…
Dr Sarah Moyer’s Weekly Briefing
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Data from the briefing can be found here.
June 11, 2020
Expanded contact tracing to begin tomorrow
Lacuna Health, the Louisville-based company hired to conduct COVID-19 contract tracing services with the Louisville Metro Department of Public Health and Wellness (LMPHW), will begin its work tomorrow. LEARN MORE.
Dr Sarah Moyer’s Weekly Briefing
June 8, 2020
Close to nine hundred tested for COVID-19 over the weekend
Nearly 900 individuals who have taken part in demonstrations and large gatherins in Louisville over the past two weeks were tested for COVID-19 over the weekend. LEARN MORE.
June 5, 2020
Mayor Fischer today announced a new COVID-19 testing site for individuals who have been participating in the recent protests over the Breonna Taylor tragedy. LEARN MORE.
June 4, 2020
Public Health and Wellness Extends Lifeguard and Food Manager Certifications Due to COVID-19
The Louisville Metro Department of Public Health and Wellness today announced it is extending current Lifeguard and Food Manager certifications due to the COVID-19. pandemic. LEARN MORE.
June 3, 2020
Public Health director urges demonstrators to get tested for COVID-19
Dr. Sarah Moyer, director of the Louisville Metro Department of Public Health and Wellness and the city’s chief health strategist, is encouraging those participating in recent demonstrations to get tested for COVID-19, to wear facemasks and to practice other strategies to protect themselves during future demonstrations. LEARN MORE.
Board of Health Updates on Louisville's efforts to combat COVID-19
May 28, 2020
Facebook Live Q&A: Build Back Better, Together
See Gov. Andy Beshear's daily briefing here.
May 27, 2020
Mayor Fischer launches steering committee, leadership teams to Build Back Better, Together
Mayor Greg Fischer today announced next steps in his Build Back Better, Together initiative as the city works to ensure a “robust, equitable and resilient recovery” from the COVID-19 pandemic, including creation of a steering committee and focus area teams in seven key categories. LEARN MORE.
- Mayor Fischer says One Louisville: COVID-19 Response Fund has raised $10.7 million
- Daily COVID-19 data
See Gov. Andy Beshear's daily briefing here.
May 26, 2020
Mayor Fischer says city is working to combat ‘unacceptable disparities’ in COVID-19 impacts on African Americans
Mayor Greg Fischer today reiterated his commitment to improving the health of all Louisvillians, an issue that has been thrust into the forefront by the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. The Mayor discussed the problem and talked about the many things Louisville Metro Government is doing about it during a tele town hall this morning with key members of his administration who have been working to correct the social, racial, economic, and health inequities in Louisville. LEARN MORE.
See Gov. Andy Beshear's daily briefing here.
May 23, 2020
Mayor's Facebook Live Q&A: The Doctor Is In
See Gov. Andy Beshear's daily briefing here.
May 22, 2020
Mayor Fischer names Lacuna Health to be Louisville’s COVID-19 contact tracing contractor
Mayor Greg Fischer today announced that Lacuna Health has been awarded the contract to conduct contact tracing as part of the city’s effort to contain the spread of the COVID-19 virus. In order for Louisville to safely reopen its economy, there must be a robust system for case investigations and contact tracing – identifying those who have tested positive for the virus, tracing those they may have exposed, and working to ensure all are appropriately quarantined or isolated, to minimize the risk of spreading it any further. LEARN MORE.
- Mayor Fischer extends state of emergency through June 30
- Daily COVID-19 data
- Mayor Fischer encourages everyone to vote via absentee ballot
- Mayor Fischer thanks Global Game Changers for mask kits
See Gov. Andy Beshear's daily briefing here.
May 21, 2020
Mayor Fischer hosts tele town hall about challenges facing local restaurants reopening during the COVID-19 pandemic
Mayor Greg Fischer talked with members of Louisville’s restaurant scene today about the issues they are facing as authorities begin lifting restrictions placed on their establishments during the COVID-19 pandemic. As part of his Healthy At Work economic reopening strategy, Gov. Andy Beshear has given Kentucky restaurants permission to reopen their dining rooms on Friday at 33 percent capacity and with a bevy of strict health and safety measures. LEARN MORE.
See Gov. Andy Beshear's daily briefing here.
May 20, 2020
As the community begins to reopen, Mayor Fischer boosts the city’s COVID-19 testing and tracing capabilities
Mayor Greg Fischer today outlined steps he is taking to significantly boost the city’s COVID-19 testing and tracing capabilities, as the city and state move ahead on a gradual reopening of the economy. Those steps include expanding COVID-19 testing, initiating a broad contact-tracing system, and increasing Louisville Metro Department of Public Health and Wellness (LMPHW) staff, including two executive consultants to oversee testing and tracing. LEARN MORE.
See Gov. Andy Beshear's daily briefing here.
May 19, 2020
Mayor Fischer talks about need for mental health awareness during today’s tele town hall
Mayor Greg Fischer today discussed mental health amid the COVID-19 pandemic during a tele town hall featuring experts from the mental health community. May is Mental Health Awareness Month in the U.S. LEARN MORE.
See Gov. Andy Beshear's daily briefing here.
May 18, 2020
Mayor Fischer urges Louisville businesses to take a cautious approach to reopening as COVID-19 restrictions are eased
Mayor Greg Fischer today announced the easing of COVID-19 restrictions on more public activities as the city takes a gradual approach to reopening the economy. On Wednesday, funeral homes will be allowed to reopen, in addition to retail shops. Louisville Metro Government has begun to reopen some of its buildings to the public, and activities such as in-person fire inspections and hands-on fire training are resuming. Requirements for Metro Government employees returning to work today include mandatory face coverings, temperature checks, and daily health-monitoring questionnaires. LEARN MORE.
See Gov. Andy Beshear's daily briefing here.
May 16, 2020
See Gov. Andy Beshear's daily briefing here.
May 15, 2020
Mayor Fischer announces next phase of Reskilling Initiative to provide free online tech training during COVID-19 outbreak
Mayor Greg Fischer today announced a second phase of free online tech training to help Louisvillians prepare for in-demand jobs. In April, the Mayor announced the COVID-19 Reskilling Initiative, which offered free online tech training courses through the Future of Work initiative. Over the past three weeks, more than 4,000 people responded by going to www.futurelou.com to get connected to free, online, self-paced resources. LEARN MORE.
- Daily COVID-19 data
- City working to help restaurants reopen safely
- Personal protective equipment donation
See Gov. Andy Beshear's daily briefing here.
May 14, 2020
See Gov. Andy Beshear's daily briefing here.
May 13, 2020
Mayor Fischer thanks city’s frontline workers for their commitment, warns of deep cuts without federal help
Mayor Greg Fischer today called on all Louisvillians to thank frontline city workers for their commitment to keeping the city safe and functioning amid the unprecedented COVID-19 crisis. LEARN MORE.
See Gov. Beshear's daily briefing here.
May 12, 2020
Louisville Metro temporarily relaxing outdoor seating regulations for restaurants
Louisville Mayor Greg Fischer today announced new efforts to ease restrictions on outdoor seating for restaurants following concerns from the industry about how limited indoor seating capacity will affect local restaurants. LEARN MORE.
Mayor Fischer, economic and business leaders, discuss Healthy at Work as economy prepares to re-open
Mayor Greg Fischer today hosted a tele town hall focused on the challenges facing local businesses as they begin reopening amidst the COVID-19 crisis. He was joined by Mary Ellen Wiederwohl, chief of Louisville Forward; Connie Mendel from the Metro Department of Public Health and Wellness; Mark Mattingly from Koch Filter; and Jack Mathis from Work the Metal. LEARN MORE.
See Gov. Andy Beshear's daily briefing here.
May 11, 2020
Mayor Fischer urges Louisville businesses to take all necessary health and safety precautions before reopening
Mayor Greg Fischer today stressed the need for a sensible and safe approach to reopening the economy amidst a COVID-19 pandemic that is still ongoing. Governor Andy Beshear’s Healthy at Work plan is allowing businesses to reopen in phases – beginning last week with non-emergency healthcare providers – and has laid out a strict series of steps they must take to protect customers and employees from COVID-19. LEARN MORE.
- Daily COVID-19 data
- Red Cross blood drive on Tuesday and Wednesday
- Personal protective equipment donation
See Gov. Andy Beshear's daily briefing here.
May 9, 2020
Facebook Live Q&A: The Doctor Is In
See Gov. Andy Beshear's daily briefing here.
May 8, 2020
Mayor Fischer says Louisville economy will open gradually and carefully as COVID-19 restrictions begin to ease
Mayor Greg Fischer today called on Louisville businesses to be cautious and thoughtful as they move to begin gradually reopening from the COVID-19 shutdown, as part of Gov. Andy Beshear’s Healthy at Work plan. LEARN MORE.
See Gov. Andy Beshear's daily briefing here.
May 7, 2020
Mayor Fischer stresses the need to protect Louisville’s senior citizens during COVID-19 outbreak
Mayor Greg Fischer today gave an update on the massive effort to protect Louisville’s senior citizens – especially those living in long-term care facilities – from the COVID-19 virus. Although the disease has stricken and killed people from all age groups, it is especially deadly for people over age 60. Keeping coronavirus out of long-term care facilities has been a top priority for state and local officials, the Mayor said. LEARN MORE.
- Daily COVID-19 data
- The Rockefeller Foundation selects Louisville for national COVID-19 testing solutions group
See Gov. Andy Beshear's daily briefing here.
May 6, 2020
Mayor Fischer says he won’t rush to reopen as neighboring states begin to ease COVID-19 restrictions
Mayor Greg Fischer today continued his call for a measured, science-based approach to reopening the Louisville economy amidst a rush in neighboring states to ease restrictions on businesses and allow people to shop and dine out. The State of Indiana this week began relaxing restrictions despite the fact that COVID-19 cases and deaths continue to rise there. The Mayor has called for a regional approach to reopening the economy, a concern he says he voiced during a phone call with Indiana Gov. Eric Holcomb today. LEARN MORE.
Testing to be ramped up at Metro Corrections
Lift Up Lou “Hackathon” calls for COVID-19 projects
See Gov. Andy Beshear's daily briefing here.
May 5, 2020
Mayor Fischer, Chief Hess, Chief Conrad discuss public safety challenges amid COVID-19 crisis
Mayor Greg Fischer today was joined by Chief of Public Services Amy Hess and Police Chief Steve Conrad during a Facebook tele town hall to discuss the impact the COVID-19 crisis is having on public safety. LEARN MORE.
See Gov. Beshear's daily briefing here.
May 4, 2020
Mayor Fischer says city’s social distancing strategy is flattening the COVID-19 curve and keeping us safe
Mayor Greg Fischer today said that a new study on the effectiveness of social distancing shows that the stringent measures being used in Louisville to slow the spread of COVID-19 are working. As other states rush to reopen their economies, the Mayor said the modeling study performed by health experts from the University of Louisville and Louisville Metro Government offers a stern warning about the danger of moving too fast. LEARN MORE.
- Mayor Fischer urges people to avoid traveling to and from Indiana
- Daily COVID-19 data
- Supplies Over Seas donations hit $1 million mark
See Gov. Beshear's daily briefing here.
May 1, 2020
Mayor Fischer encourages Louisville to celebrate the spirit of the Kentucky Derby safely at home on Saturday
Mayor Greg Fischer today encouraged all Louisvillians to celebrate the enduring spirit of the Kentucky Derby as we all continue to stay home and practice safe social distancing during what would have been the 146th running of the storied race. LEARN MORE.
- Mayor Fischer extends COVID-19 state of emergency
- Daily COVID-19 data
- Mayor Fischer visits mobile COVID-19 testing site
- Personal protective equipment donation
See Gov. Andy Beshear's daily briefing here.
April 30, 2020
Mayor Fischer and education leaders discuss the challenges of COVID-19 crisis
Mayor Greg Fischer today spoke with the leaders of Louisville’s two major public institutions of higher learning to get a status report on how they are managing the COVID-19 crisis. LEARN MORE.
See Gov. Andy Beshear's daily briefing here.
April 29, 2020
Mayor Fischer says expanded testing and contact tracing is key to city’s recovery from COVID-19 crisis
Mayor Greg Fischer today said the city must greatly strengthen its ability to test and quarantine people exposed to the COVID-19 virus before it can ease emergency restrictions and fully reopen the economy. The city has already begun a major effort to ramp up testing of the public, including the establishment of testing sites at Shawnee Park and the Bashford Manor Walmart. But the next step is increased contact tracing, in which authorities track down anyone who may have been exposed to a person with a positive test. LEARN MORE.
Mayor reports strong response to 30-Day Upskilling Challenge
Local organizations donate much-needed personal protection equipment
See Gov. Andy Beshear's daily briefing here.
April 28, 2020
Mayor Fischer says local hospitals are in good shape but urges continued vigilance against COVID-19
Mayor Greg Fischer and leaders of Louisville’s three major healthcare systems offered a cautiously upbeat assessment of the situation at our major hospitals as the battle continues against the COVID-19 outbreak. LEARN MORE.
See Gov. Andy Beshear's daily briefing here.
April 27, 2020
Mayor sees signs of encouragement, urges patience toward gradual reopening of healthcare providers
Mayor Fischer today acknowledged that while the city is seeing the first steps toward the gradual reopening of the economy, he urged patience and reiterated his three-phase plan for resilient recovery from the COVID-19 crisis. LEARN MORE.
- Mayor Fischer, Teddy Abrams debut new “Lift Up Louisville” song and video to bring city together through music
- One Louisville COVID-19 Response Fund update
- Daily COVID-19 data
- Local businesses continue to pitch-in on providing PPE
Facebook Live Q&A: "Lift Up Louisville"
See Gov. Andy Beshear's daily briefing here.
April 25, 2020
Facebook Live Q&A: The Doctor Is In
See Gov. Andy Beshear's daily briefing here.
April 24, 2020
Mayor Fischer asks Louisvillian to help city ‘Build Back Better, Together’ after the COVID-19 crisis ends
Mayor Fischer today said that Louisville’s recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic will require the entire community to come together and put a priority on extending opportunity and prosperity to every corner of the city. LEARN MORE.
- Mobile COVID-19 testing starts Monday at Shawnee Park
- Daily COVID-19 data
- From whiskey to hand sanitizer
- Louisville Metro Government providing masks to employees
- Tell your lawmakers to Save America’s Cities, Help Our Hometown
- Mayor Fischer offers sneak preview of “Lift Up Louisville”
Facebook Live Q&A: Save America's Cities
See Gov. Andy Beshear's daily briefing here.
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