Governor Andy Beshear announced Monday afternoon his recommendation to push the start of in-person classes for public and private schools in Kentucky to late September.
Beshear made the recommendation to Superintendents across the Commonwealth shortly before hosting his news briefing. He says he is asking districts to not start in-person instruction until Monday, September 28.
He adds they are going to allow some flexibility to districts so they can follow his recommendation.
School districts are continuing to change their plans, with Trigg County Schools Superintendent Bill Thorpe telling the News Edge they are taking a deep look at the best options for students. Christian County Schools Superintendent Chris Bentzel had previously indicated he would follow any recommendations that come from the governor.
The Caldwell County Schools district says they will share more information on when a decision is made.
In addition, LaTasha Buckner, the governor’s chief of staff announced lifting current restrictions Tuesday to allow bars to reopen and expand the indoor capacity for restaurants.
One of the rules Buckner says restaurants and bars need to follow is making sure people stay seated.
She adds there will also be some curfews that restaurants and bars must follow under the new order.
Governor Beshear confirmed 275 new COVID-19 cases Monday but says that number may change after the company that processes the numbers completed some upgrades over the weekend. Beshear says those updates slowed down the processing of numbers and led to lower numbers being reported through the weekend.
Additionally, two new COVID-related deaths were confirmed Monday.
