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619 Coronavirus Cases Reported in Kentucky Wednesday

During Wednesday's coronavirus update Governor Andy Beshear announced 619 new coronavirus cases in Kentucky. That brings the state's total number of cases to 28,727.

The governor also announced 5 new deaths Wednesday, making for a total of 724 deaths due to COVID-19.

While Gov. Beshear announced that the mortality rate is down, the positivity rate in Kentucky has increased to 5.81%.

Unemployment insurance and coronavirus in Kentucky's prisons were also discussed Wednesday.

You can watch Wednesday's full update from Governor Beshear below.

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