Andy Beshear is giving an update on COVID-19 and the state's response at a news conference Wednesday.As of Tuesday, Kentucky … FRANKFORT, Ky. — Gov. Steven Stack, the state's public health commissioner, explained Thursday why Kentucky's mortality rate for COVID-19 has changed over the course of the pandemic, shifting from over 6% at first to about 2.5% now.The rate is likely to eventually settle at 1% to 1.5%, according to Stack.Beshear indicated Thursday that it appears his statewide mandate requiring people to wear masks in public is helping stem the swell of coronavirus cases, which is why he'll probably extend it. Andy Beshear announced Thursday that Kentucky has 659 new coronavirus cases and seven more deaths of people who tested positive for COVID-19.It's good news that the positivity rate was down on Thursday, the governor said, and cases are still higher than his administration would like but aren't escalating the way they are in other states.That brings the statewide total up to 29,386 cases, with a positivity rate of 5.66%, down from 5.81% on Wednesday. Gov. Beshear reported 659 new COVID-19 … FRANKFORT, Ky. (June 29, 2020) – Gov. Gov. Right now this is the best thing that we are doing that's protecting people around us," he said as he shook a "Team Kentucky" mask on camera.
... Everyone in the state is likely to know someone who would die from this disease if 45,000 people died, and it would happen quickly."Gov. Let's make sure that we continue to do the right things. However, he indicated the recent escalation of cases in the commonwealth appears to be slowing, based on the latest case totals the state has recorded.To date, the coronavirus has been linked to the deaths of 731 Kentuckians.The mortality rate has declined as coronavirus testing gradually became more widely available to people, Stack said, and the quality health care many patients received also has been a factor.Like Beshear, Stack consistently has urged Kentuckians to keep taking public health precautions, including wearing a mask and socially distancing themselves, to limit the coronavirus' spread through the commonwealth.Dr. Watch live in the video player above. FRANKFORT, Ky. (WKYT) - Governor Andy Beshear held a briefing Thursday afternoon on COVID-19 cases in the state. Let's make sure that we continue to do the right things. Gov. Beshear says 587 people are hospitalized with COVID-19 and there are currently 110 people in the ICU.Gov. )"But where we are is fragile. Andy Beshear is slated to give the latest update on coronavirus across the Bluegrass. FRANKFORT, Ky. — Gov. and last updated 2020-07-30 17:06:24-04.
Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear has confirmed 532 new cases of COVID-19 and 10 more deaths associated with the virus. He said the new rule doesn’t apply to businesses or wedding venues.The states included in Beshear’s travel advisory are Alabama, Arizona, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Nevada, South Carolina, Texas and Mississippi.The percent positive testing rate is an indicator of the extent of the spread of the virus, according to the World Health Organization. Twenty-two of the new cases are children under 5 years old. UPDATE: 7/28 - The livestream will start at 3 p.m. FRANKFORT, KY -- Governor Andy Beshear is providing an update on the coronavirus in Kentucky. The state death total is now 731.FRANKFORT, Ky. (WKYT) - Governor Andy Beshear held a briefing Thursday afternoon on COVID-19 cases in the state.Gov. For some — especially older adults and people with existing health problems — it can cause more severe illness and be fatal.“All the indications are that we are in that accelerated phase,” said Dr. Steven Stack, commissioner of the Department of Public Health. If the positive is less than 5% for two weeks and testing is widespread, the virus is considered under control. Kentucky Gov. However, he indicated the recent escalation of cases in the commonwealth appears to be slowing, based on the latest case totals the state has recorded.To date, the coronavirus has been linked to the deaths of 731 Kentuckians.The mortality rate has declined as coronavirus testing gradually became more widely available to people, Stack said, and the quality health care many patients received also has been a factor.Like Beshear, Stack consistently has urged Kentuckians to keep taking public health precautions, including wearing a mask and socially distancing themselves, to limit the coronavirus' spread through the commonwealth.Dr.
Andy Beshear is slated to give an update on coronavirus and the state's response. Andy Beshear on Monday announced the state will begin working toward correcting inequalities in health care coverage across the state. "So we believe what we are generally seeing ... is a leveling off or at least a significant decrease in the overall escalation of the virus," the governor said during a press conference in Frankfort.Thursday's daily case total was higher than it has been any other day this week, and Beshear acknowledged it's "hard to think that we can have hope in numbers as large as 659." "Let's make sure that we continue to wear them. Beshear reported 659 new COVID-19 … Andy Beshear announced Thursday that Kentucky has 659 new coronavirus cases and seven more deaths of people who tested positive for … Gov.
Andy Beshear reported 611 new cases and seven virus-related deaths for a total of 25,147 total coronavirus cases and 684 …
FRANKFORT, Ky. (WKYT) - Governor Andy Beshear held a briefing Thursday afternoon on COVID-19 cases in the state.