Governor Andy Beshear reported 1,002 New coronavirus cases in Kentucky Saturday. Of the new cases, 108 were reported in children under 19 years old and the youngest case was a three month old infant. Seven deaths attributed to the virus were also reported. That brings the state's coronavirus death toll to 1,249. The positivity rate is at 4.16%.
State Public Health Commissioner Dr. Steven Stack said the virus is no joke. "Not only is it deadly, especially among older people and those with health conditions, but increasingly, there’s evidence of lingering effects including prolonged loss of smell, difficulty breathing, fatigue, ‘brain fog’ and other issues," said Stack.
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