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456 Coronavirus Cases Reported in Kentucky Monday Sept. 28

Governor Andy Beshear
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During Monday afternoon’s coronavirus update Governor Andy Beshear announced 456 new cases of coronavirus in Kentucky, bringing the state total to 66,939.   

Governor Beshear also announced five new deaths, bringing that total to 1,162.

The positivity rate in Kentucky is at 4.41% as of Monday afternoon.

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

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