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Kentucky Records Highest One Day Coronavirus Case Total Wednesday

Governor Beshear Wednesday reported the highest one day count for coronavirus cases since the pandemic struck in March. 

Even with 1,163 cases announced at the daily briefing, the governor still believes mask wearing and limiting social gatherings are helping to prevent a stair step trajectory. “While I believe the facial coverings and other steps are working, again it doesn’t mean it’s makes things safe overnight, it doesn’t.  Right now we have so much of this virus out there and spreading,” said Beshear.

Beshear also announced seven additional deaths and 39 cases in children under age five.  The governor expressed concern about decisions for in-person instruction to begin in some private and public schools next week.  Beshear said even efforts to separate students within the school setting can be challenging right now.  “I think there are good plans out there, but if the rate of how things are spreading and just the amount of COVID, especially right now in Fayette County is as large as it is, it can overwhelm even the best plan.  And I want their plan to work, when they open,” said Beshear.

The governor said he and Secretary of State Michael Adams are close to an agreement in how to conduct the November general election across Kentucky.

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