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543 Coronavirus Cases Reported in Kentucky Monday Oct. 5

Governor Andy Beshear
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During Monday afternoon’s coronavirus update Governor Andy Beshear announced 543 new cases of coronavirus in Kentucky, bringing the state total to 73,158.

Governor Beshear also announced five new deaths, bringing that total to 1,214.

The positivity rate in Kentucky is at 4.69% as of Monday afternoon.

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

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