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655 New Coronavirus Cases Reported in Kentucky Thursday, May 6

Governor Andy Beshear
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kentucky.gov

During Thursday afternoon’s coronavirus update Governor Andy Beshear announced 655 new cases of coronavirus in Kentucky, bringing the state total to 447,582.

Governor Beshear also announced six new deaths, bringing that total to 6,548.

The positivity rate is at 3.51% as of Thursday afternoon.

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

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