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2,424 New Coronavirus Cases Reported in Kentucky Wednesday, Jan. 27

WEKU | By Samantha Morrill
Published January 27, 2021 at 4:21 PM EST
Governor Andy Beshear
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During Wednesday afternoon’s coronavirus update Governor Andy Beshear announced 2,424 new cases of coronavirus in Kentucky.

Governor Beshear also announced 47 new deaths, bringing that total to 3,542.

The positivity rate is at 9.35% as of Wednesday afternoon.

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

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