KENTUCKY — Beginning Tuesday, Kentucky's statewide mask mandate will no longer be in effect when Kentuckians are outside at events or venues with 1,000 people or fewer, Gov. Andy Beshear announced Monday.

“What this means is at events like the Kentucky Derby, you still have to wear a mask, but if you’re at a backyard barbeque, your community pool or an outdoor wedding, you’re not required to wear a mask,” said Beshear. “We hope this is a relief for people, and remember, the state will be able to lift even more restrictions once the 2.5 million vaccine Team Kentucky Vaccination Challenge is reached.”

Masks are still recommended at outdoor events with 1,000 people or fewer, and the mask mandate remains in effect when Kentuckians are indoors or at any outdoor event with more than 1,000 people.

Beshear announced on Monday that 1,726,346 Kentuckians have received at least their first dose of a COVID-19 vaccine. Residents can visit vaccinemap.ky.gov to find a COVID-19 vaccination site near where they live.

Also on Monday, Beshear reported the following COVID-19 numbers:

• New cases: 213
• New deaths: 4
• New audit deaths: 7
• Positivity rate: 3.15%
• Total deaths: 6,459
• Currently hospitalized: 414
• Currently in ICU: 108
• Currently on ventilator: 47

The top counties with the most positive cases Monday were Jefferson, Daviess, Fayette and Bullitt. Each county reported at least nine new cases.