21 news cases of the Coronavirus were confirmed yesterday in
Kentucky, bringing the state’s total confirmed cases to 124. Also
yesterday, Governor Andy Beshear confirmed that an 82-year-old Lexington woman
died who had tested positive for Coronavirus and who had other health
issues.
As of Monday afternoon, there have been at least 499 deaths
nationwide. Public health officials say a majority of people
who get the disease do not become seriously ill — many are asymptomatic, but
the disease is easily transmitted and can lead to serious complications,
especially for those who are older than 60, have a compromised immune system or
have heart or lung problems.
Also yesterday, the Lake Cumberland District Health Department in
Somerset confirmed that two persons had tested positive, one person was
presumptively positive, and test results were pending for a fourth
person. All four of those persons are from Pulaski county.
Governor Beshear announced a fund that you can contribute to…
Beshear also announced a phone number you can call to report folks that may not be following the guidelines set forth by the administration to help contain the spread of the Coronavirus…
Governor Beshear issued an order on Monday that effective at
7 pm last night, all non-essential retail businesses had to close pending
further notice. A list of those businesses and the Governor’s order
and more information can be found at Kentucky’s Coronavirus website kycovid19.ky.gov.