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1,052 New Coronavirus Cases Reported in Kentucky Monday, Aug. 2

Kentucky Cabinet for Health and Family Services

Monday afternoon Kentucky reported 1,052 new cases of coronavirus, bringing the state total to 486,115.

Five new deaths were reported, bringing that total to 7,348.

The positivity rate is at 9.77% as of Monday afternoon.

You can watch a recording of Monday's update below.

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