Governor Andy Beshear Saturday reported 2,162 new cases of coronavirus in Kentucky.
Governor Beshear also announced 18 new deaths bringing the state's death toll from the virus to 1,561.
The state’s positivity rate jumped to 7.17%, the highest since May 5.
Beshear said people need to step up in order to help control the virus. “As Kentuckians we need to come together right now. We need everyone wearing a mask, following the red zone recommendations and other guidance, like limiting travel and social distancing, so that we can stop this alarming escalation of cases.”
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