LOUISVILLE, Ky. — This blog will be updated daily with the latest information on COVID-19 in Kentucky. You can also see the newest stories in our Coronavirus section.
Gov. Beshear's office says they are moving his press conference times to 4 p.m. Monday through Thursday.
Tuesday, June 16
State officials have confirmed another 203 cases of COVID-19 in Kentucky, bringing the total to 12,829 cases statewide.
Kentucky also saw 7 more deaths from the virus.
“We have come so far, we have sacrificed so much, we have shown so much compassion for one another,” the Governor said in a statement. “Let’s continue to be good people, because that’s what’s going to defeat the coronavirus.”
Overall, officials say 512 Kentuckians have died while 3,431 have recovered.
Monday, June 15
4:32 p.m.
Kentucky is getting into get when it comes to contact tracing.
So far, the state has 610 contact tracers ready to go with 6,000 applications online. Officials say they don’t believe they’ll have any problems filling the remaining spots.
Officials say contact tracers will call from a special number (1-844-KYTRACE) or from your local health department. Those who will contact will not ask for any information outside of COVID-19 related issues. If they do, you are asked to call the attorney general’s office.
4:25 p.m.
Dr. Steven Stack continues to urge Kentuckians to take the coronavirus seriously. He dismissed the notion that hot weather will eliminate the virus citing a rise in cases in Arizona and Florida.
Dr. Stack says there is no vaccine and expressed to those attending gatherings of 10 people, to follow the recommended guidelines.
4:04 p.m.
Since there were no media briefings Sunday, Gov. Andy Beshear announced new cases of COVID-19. He says 85 cases were confirmed on Sunday and one death.
He also confirmed 120 new cases revealed on Monday with 5 deaths.
Kentucky now stands at 12,647 cases and 505 deaths due to the virus.
So far, 325,065 people have been tested in the state. 3,416 have recovered.
Gov. Beshear says Kentucky has around 190 COVID-19 testing sites statewide and is urging Kentuckians to get tested often.
Saturday, June 13
4 p.m.
Gov. Beshear said there were at least 12,445 coronavirus cases in Kentucky, 315 of which were newly confirmed Saturday.
“As we reopen, we must continue to follow precautions and protect each other,” said Gov. Beshear. “We’ve come a long way but the fight is not over.”
Unfortunately, Gov. Beshear reported two new deaths Saturday, raising the total to 499 Kentuckians lost to the virus.
“We will hold their families in our hearts and lift them up,” said Gov. Beshear. “While today we are reporting a relatively low number of deaths, the pain their loved ones are going through is exactly the same as all other 497 families.”
The deaths reported Saturday to include a 68-year-old man from Grayson and a 78-year-old man from Oldham.
Fortunately, 3,409 Kentuckians have recovered from the virus. For additional information, including up-to-date lists of positive cases and deaths, as well as breakdowns of coronavirus infections by county, race, and ethnicity.
Gov. Beshear is reminding all voters to use the absentee ballot request application now available online before the deadline to request a ballot on June 15. A link to the State Board of Elections’ portal can be found at govoteky.com
Thursday, June 11
4 p.m.
Governor Beshear provided updated numbers for COVID-19 cases in Kentucky. He noted there was a change in the reporting system, so today's low numbers do not indicate a decline in cases. He said tomorrow's numbers should give more accurate number of cases numbers.
2 p.m.
Louisville provided updated numbers on COVID-19 numbers in Jefferson County:
- 2,972 total cases
- 7 new cases
- 189 deaths
- 9 new deaths
- 1,985 recovered
- 53 newly recovered
The city will begin expanded contact tracing tomorrow through Lacuna Health, a Louisville-based company.
Dr. Moyer outlined the contact tracing process saying, “We will call those who have tested positive for COVID-19 to ask how they are feeling, give them instructions on how to stay safe at home, and get them help they need it.We will also ask about people they were in close contact with. Contact tracers will reach out to these people to let them know they may have been exposed so they, too, can quarantine and protect themselves, their family and others from potentially getting the virus.”
Wednesday, June 10
4 p.m.
Governor Beshear gave updated numbers for COVID-19 cases in Kentucky:
- 191 new positive cases
- 11,883 total cases
- 302,347 tests administered
- 2,396 COVID-19 patients ever hospitalized, 508 current
- 966 COVID-19 patients ever in ICU, 68 current
- 3,375 people recovered
- 7 more deaths
- 484 total deaths
Tuesday, June 9
4 p.m.
Governor Beshear gave updated numbers for COVID-19 cases in Kentucky:
- 245 new positive cases
- 11,708 total cases
- 5 more deaths
- 477 total deaths
- 3,365 recovered
Beshear said at the month date, Kentucky restaurants will be able to expand capacity to 50%. They are currently allowed to operate at 33% percent. Those dates will be available shortly, according to the governor.
The state has approved the state fair proposal. The fair will not be able to operate in the portion of the Expo Center which is set us as a field hospital.
Monday, June 8
4 p.m.
Governor Andy Beshear confirmed Kentucky had 70 new cases of COVID-19 as of Sunday, and 120 new cases today. The states total is now 11,476. Two more people have died since the governor's last update. One death as confirmed Sunday and another today.
The number of Kentuckians that have recovered from the virus is 3,359.
So far, 285,358 tests have been administered in the state.
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