Lexington, Q. (WKYT) – Governor Andy Basheer announced the new Covid-19 number the day before Christmas, the day after Christmas.
There were 764 new COVID-19 cases in Kentucky on Saturday. There are now 255,563 cases reported in the state. The state’s positivity rate is now 8.04%. Health officials say the day is short as it is a Christmas holiday. Jefferson and Fayette are among the top counties with the most positive cases on Saturday.
The governor also announced four new deaths on Saturday. That brings the total COVID-19 related deaths in Kentucky to 2,534.
“The death toll we’re announcing today is truly heartbreaking – another wake-up call. But part of the good news is that our positivity rate is steadily declining. It was below 8% on Christmas day, ”he said. Said Basheer. “It means our sacrifices are making a difference. Thank you for making the holidays different this year to keep each other safe. Let us work hard so that we do not have more days like today where we will declare that we have lost many of our neighbors, family and friends. “
Those lost to the virus on Saturday include a 71-year-old woman from Hart County; A 99-year-old man from Jefferson County; A 94-year-old woman from Monroe County; And a 76-year-old man from Simpson County.
At least 1,511 Kentucky are currently hospitalized, 396 in the ICU and 237 on the ventilator.
On Friday, 1,803 cases of COVID-19 were reported. The positivity rate was slightly lower than the previous day, 7.95%.
The governor’s office says the virus killed 11 people Friday. Those missing include an 84-year-old from Anderson County; A 71-year-old woman from Barren County; A 60-year-old man from Cumberland County; A 71-year-old woman from Franklin County; A 71-year-old woman from Hopkins County; An 87-year-old woman from Logan County; An 81-year-old woman from Madison County; Two men aged 62 and 91, of Kraken County; A 58-year-old man from Monroe County; And an 85-year-old woman from Pulaski County.
As of Thursday, 2,742 new cases of coronavirus have been reported. Thursday’s case numbers include the second-highest number of reported deaths in the state, with 53 Kentucky lost to the virus.
Reports missing from the virus on Thursday include a 67-year-old man from Boyle County; A 72-year-old woman from Brackenridge County; Two men, aged 55 and 74, of Bullet County; A 77-year-old man from Campbell County; Two women aged 90 and 91, and an 89-year-old man from Christian County; A 71-year-old woman from Cumberland County; Two men aged 63 and 65 from Davis County; An 82-year-old woman from Floyd County; An 83-year-old man from Franklin County; An 84-year-old woman from Graves County; A 94-year-old woman and a woman 87-year-old man from Grahasson County; A 100-year-old woman from Hardin County; women 74, 74 74, and 2 and, four women aged 94, and two men aged 77 and men aged 77 in Hopkins County; An 85-year-old woman and three men, 70, 80 and 90, of Jefferson County; Two men aged 74 and 89 from Jasmine County; Three women from Madison County, 64 64, 68 68 and; 73 years old; A 69-year-old woman from Mason County; Two men aged 73 and 77 from Monroe County; Two women aged 77 and 90 from Muhlenberg County; A 77-year-old woman from Ohio County; A 91-year-old man from Owen County; Pulaski County women૨, three women aged 87 87 and ages0, and two men aged 90 and 91; A 66-year-old woman from Rockcastle County; Three women from Russell County, aged 86, 87 and 90; Two women aged 82 and 84 in Taylor County; An 86-year-old man from Trig County; A 73-year-old man from Warren County; And a 65-year-old woman from Wolfe County.
Kentucky Division Commissioner Dr. Public. “Many Kentuckies yesterday found new ways to celebrate Christmas, including limiting their personal interactions with others,” said Steven Stack. “Your sacrifice is appreciated and a gift of mercy to your loved ones and your neighbors as we stop this terrible disease from spreading more quickly. Please make sure you are aware of the symptoms of this virus, and if you do not feel well, stay home or see a health care provider until you are well. “
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