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2,713 New Coronavirus Cases Reported in Kentucky Thursday, Aug. 12

KENTUCKY CABINET FOR HEALTH AND FAMILY SERVICES

Thursday afternoon Kentucky reported 2,713 new cases of coronavirus, bringing the state total to 508,310.  

Six new deaths were reported, bringing that total to 7,414.  

The positivity rate is at 11.57% as of Thursday afternoon.  

Find more information about the spread of the coronavirus in Kentucky here.  

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Samantha was a reporter and All Things Considered Host from 2019 to 2023. Sam is also a graduate of Morehead State University and worked for MSU's Public Radio Station.
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