Staff report
Gov. Andy Beshear provided updated COVID information at his Monday press conference.
COVID-19 Case Information, Vaccinations Update
Number of people who have received at least one vaccine dose in Kentucky: 2,764,914
Dec. 25, Cases: 1,946
Dec. 25, Deaths: 34
Dec. 26, Cases: 981
Dec. 26, Deaths: 22
New Cases Today: 1,342
New Deaths: 17
Today’s Positivity Rate: 11.80%
Current Hospitalizations: 1,225
Current Intensive Care Admittances: 348
Currently on Ventilators: 205
Kenton County reported 85 new cases on Monday, Boone County 66 and Campbell County 49.
The Governor said 62% of all Kentuckians have received at least their first dose, as well as 66% of Kentuckians ages 5 and older and 73% of all Kentucky adults.
During the week ending Dec. 26, Kentucky reported 15,255 new COVID-19 cases and an average positivity rate of 11.35%.
The five counties with the highest percentage of residents vaccinated are: Fayette (74%), Woodford (73%), Jefferson (70%), Campbell (69%) and Perry (67%).
