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Kentucky Surpasses 4,000 Coronavirus Deaths

Governor Andy Beshear today announced 1,998 new cases of coronavirus in Kentucky.

Beshear also announced 39 new deaths.

The positivity rate is at 8.07%.

In a facebook post, the governor said the Commonwealth has now passed the grim milestone of 4,000 Covid-19 deaths.

Credit Governor Beshear's office

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