KENTUCKY — This week saw Kentucky's highest number of new COVID-19 cases since the pandemic began, Gov. Andy Beshear announced Sunday.
What You Need To Know
- Beshear announces this week saw Kentucky's highest number of new COVID-19 cases since pandemic began
- 1,423 new cases reported Sunday
- Positivity rate at 6.14%
- Four new deaths reported
“If you’re not alarmed by these record numbers of COVID-19 cases, you should be,” said Beshear. “I know we’re tired, but if we do not get the spread of this disease under control, we risk a darker, more deadly period this winter than we ever experienced in the spring.”
As of Sunday, Beshear reported 1,423 new cases, four new deaths, and a positivity rate of 6.14%.
A press release from the governor's office said the counties with the most positive cases today include Jefferson, Fayette, Kenton, Johnson, and McCracken counties.
Today's deaths include a 72-year-old man from Bullitt County; a 64-year-old man from Jefferson County; a 74-year-old man from Jessamine County; and a 64-year-old woman from Madison County.
Dr. Steven Stack, commissioner of the Department for Public Health, said the virus's spread is "accelerating at a dangerous pace."
Stack also noted several bordering counties in eastern Kentucky entered the red zone last week as they also reported flu cases.
“Having multiple viruses actively circulating at the same time makes the situation even more difficult, but we have effective defenses that work for these and other viruses. Avoid gatherings. If you’re around people, remain at least six feet apart from those not in your household. Wear a face mask. Wash your hands thoroughly. Avoid touching your eyes and mouth. And, clean surfaces with sanitizing wipes or a chlorine bleach solution. It’s a highly effective killer of germs of all sorts," he said.
Due to limited reporting on Sundays, additional information, such as the number of recovered Kentuckians, will be updated Monday.