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Kentucky Surpasses 4,000 Coronavirus Deaths

WEKU | By Mike Savage
Published February 6, 2021 at 5:25 PM EST

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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Mike Savage joined WEKU in 2018 as Director & General Manager. He has worked in public radio for 30 years and has managed public radio stations in Georgia, Illinois and Indiana. In his current role as WEKU Director & General Manager, Mike directs station operations, programming, news and fundraising.
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