LEXINGTON, Ky. (WKYT) – Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear delivered an update on COVID-19 in the state on Saturday.
Gov. Beshear reported 814 new cases, bringing the state’s total to 43,066. The report was positive to be 4.84%, down from 5.18% Friday.
“We see that our positivity rate is going down, which means that if we are patient, we can find the right time to do things safely and that is what I want us to be able to do,” said googel Beshear. ‘Now is the time to decide if we can open schools safely, if we can go back to doing so many things we care about; so do your part. ”
Eight new deaths were reported Saturday, bringing the state’s death toll to 872.
“One hundred and ten children aged 18 and over on today’s report – we are seeing too much going on,” the governor said. “And in many of the places that are least affected for children, they see schools as open to schools this Monday.”
Unfortunately, Gov. Commanded eight new deaths Saturday, raising the total to 872 Kentuckians lost to the virus.
“Those are eight extra families suffering at this time,” said goochel Beshear.
The deaths reported Saturday included a 60-year-old man from Perry County; two 73-year-old women, one from Bell County and one from Garrard County; a 78-year-old woman from Oldham County; a 64-year-old man and an 84-year-old woman from Lewis County; an 81-year-old man from Scott County; and an 88-year-old woman from Jefferson County.
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