Governor Andy Beshear reported 1,462 new coronavirus cases in Kentucky Sunday. Beshear said this is the highest number of cases ever reported for a Sunday. Beshear also said the state saw a record number of new coronavirus cases this week. "We must do better,” Beshear said. “We all know the steps we need to take to stop the spread of this virus – wear a facial covering, wash your hands, stay six feet apart and limit gatherings and travel – let’s all do these simple things to protect each other.”
Three deaths attributed to the virus were also reported. That brings the state's coronavirus death toll to 1,407.
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