Gov. Beshear reports 2,608 cases, 57 deaths, positivity decreasing; wear mask, socially distance


Gov. Andy Beshear announced the state’s positivity rate has declined to 8.75%, while reporting 2,608 new cases and 57 deaths on Friday.

“Our declining positivity rate shows that Kentuckians are continuing to make those small sacrifices we’ve been talking about all year in order to protect each other until we get enough vaccines for everyone who wants one,” said Gov. Beshear. “Wearing masks around people from different households, social distancing, washing their hands, staying home when they can and getting tested regularly. It’s the simple things you’re probably sick of hearing about by now that can make the biggest difference as we near the finish line.”

Case Information

Beshear reported the following COVID-19 numbers:

New cases today: 2,608
New deaths today: 57
Positivity rate: 8.75%
Total deaths: 3,668
Currently hospitalized: 1,505
Currently in ICU: 355
Currently on ventilator: 199

Top counties with the most positive cases today are: Jefferson, Fayette, Kenton, Daviess and Boone. Each of these counties reported 95 or more new cases; Jefferson County alone reported 360.

Kenton County reported 133 cases, Boone 98 and Campbell 89.
 
Kentucky Horse Park Regional Site Sign-Up (Currently Prioritizing 70+)

Kroger regional site appointments can be scheduled directly here or call 866-211-5320; Kentuckians also can be directed to contact Kroger through the state’s website here. This site will vaccinate 3,000 Kentuckians in the first week, approximately 600 people per day. New appointments are added to the website every day around 6 a.m.

Find a Vaccine Hotline

Dr. Steven Stack, commissioner of the Kentucky Department for Public Health, said in addition to the Find a Vaccine website, a new hotline has been added to help Kentuckians who do not have access to the internet or computer or need additional assistance. The hotline – 855-598-2246 or TTY 855-326-4654 (for deaf or hard of hearing Kentuckians) – is available 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. EST Monday through Friday.

Evictions Moratorium Extended

On Jan. 20, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Director Rochelle P. Walensky, MD, MPH, extended a federal moratorium on evictions until at least March 31. Following the CDC’s order, today, Gov. Beshear signed an executive order extending the state’s moratorium on evictions to at least March 31.

Unemployment Insurance Update

Amy Cubbage, general counsel for Gov. Beshear, updated Kentuckians on Mixed Earners Unemployment Compensation, 1099-G documents, the Pandemic Unemployment Assistance back pay process, the deadline to spend all funds on unemployment insurance debit cards and a new “What You Need to Know” graphic to learn more about how to keep receiving benefits, or begin receiving benefits for the first time, under the federal Continued Assistance Act.


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