LEXINGTON, Ky. — COVID-19 cases in Lexington are on the rise. Mayor Linda Gorton announced fewer people are being tested despite positive cases increasing in the area.

What You Need To Know

  • Lexington COVID-19 cases are on the rise

  • The number of people getting tested is dropping

  • The health department says it is COVID-19 fatigue

  • Free testing is still available and people are encouraged to take advantage

 

The Fayette County Health Department says that last month Lexington saw an increase in positive cases, with nearly 2,500 positive cases, which is more than June and July combined.

“We're not seeing the numbers of people getting tested as we did a few weeks ago. I think there are probably people who are tired of COVID-19 and I understand that it's fatigue, it’s set in.” Kevin Hall, Spokesperson for Fayette County Health Department said. 

The Health Department believes that the increase came from the last few months of people traveling to hot spots such as Florida and California then spreading the virus once back in Kentucky. 

“It's also spreading just throughout the community. Families who are getting together and don't understand they need to wear the mask, even if you're outside. Anytime you're around people who don't live in the same household as you.” Hall said.

Hall is recommending that anyone who is showing symptoms or has been around someone who has recently tested positive, to get tested at one of the many locations in Lexington or Central Kentucky. 

The Mayors Mobile Neighborhood testing program has administered almost 10,000 free tests around Lexington’s mobile sites. The testing program will be available at Valley Park at 2077 Cambridge Drive, in the Cardinal Valley neighborhood Thursday, September 3, and Friday, September 4 for both drive-thru and walk-up from 12 p.m.- 8 p.m.