Kentucky reported the third-highest daily total of new COVID-19 cases Friday with 4,750 new cases and 13 new deaths announced.
Governor Andy Beshear held Friday’s briefing three hours earlier than normal and said there may be more new deaths today to report.
The state’s positivity rate remains at 11.9%.
Beshear said holiday gatherings are the likely reason for over 15,000 new cases reported in the past three days.
click to download audioBeshear said he and Public Health Commissioner Dr. Steven Stack will need to analyze the numbers further to see if holiday gatherings are the reason for the surge.
click to download audioRegardless of the high number, Beshear said no plans for additional restrictions have been discussed with the current positivity rate.
click to download audioThe numbers involving people hospitalized and in the ICU with the virus statewide appeared to have stabilized for a second straight day.
