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679 New Coronavirus Cases Reported in Kentucky Sat. March 13

WEKU | By Mike Savage
Published March 13, 2021 at 5:47 PM EST

Governor Andy Beshear today announced 679 new cases of coronavirus in Kentucky.

Beshear also announced 16 new deaths.

The positivity rate is at 3.98%.

Credit Governor Beshear's Office

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