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1,768 New Coronavirus Cases Reported in Kentucky Sun. Jan 31

WEKU | By Mike Savage
Published January 31, 2021 at 8:09 PM EST
Governor Beshear's office

Governor Andy Beshear today announced 1,768 new cases of coronavirus in Kentucky.

Beshear also announced 31 new deaths.

The positivity rate fell to 8.81%.

Credit Governor Beshear's office

In a social media post, Governor Beshear said the Commonwealth reported a decrease in weekly cases for the third straight week.

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