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1,260 Coronavirus Cases Reported in Kentucky Thursday Oct. 15

Governor Andy Beshear
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During Thursday afternoon’s coronavirus update Governor Andy Beshear announced 1,260 new cases of coronavirus in Kentucky, bringing the state total to 84,195.

Governor Beshear also announced 20 new deaths, bringing that total to 1,296.

The positivity rate in Kentucky is at 4.94% as of Thursday afternoon.

You can watch a recording of Thursday’s update below.

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