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Kentucky Coronavirus Watch
Coronavirus Outbreak in Kentucky | Daily Summary
2020-08-12
--- Last updated at 11:59 pm August 11, 2020 ---
The Overall Updates in Kentucky:
Kentucky - the total number of infected individuals is 35793, as yesterday had 539 more confirmed cases based on media reports and official stats. The pandemic has claimed the lives of 783 people statewide, after 8 patients passed away yesterday; while 8819 patients are recovered (81 new). The current count of cases in the United States is 5,252,336, citing different sources; with 5,252,327 cases officially confirmed.
News Worth Following:
COVID-19 testing available at new, and familiar, locations in Lexington: LEXINGTON, Ky. (WKYT) - A new COVID-19 testing location will open in Lexington soon and a previous one will reopen. Mayor Linda Gorton announced Tuesday that free COVID-19 tests will soon begin at Tates Creek High School. In addition, testing is returning to the Bluegrass Community & Technical College campus on Newtown Pike.
Lexington reports 'only' 49 new coronavirus cases: LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) - After being on a record pace for the first nine days of the month, Lexington's new coronavirus case numbers fell Monday with 49 new cases reported. But in the past when the city has had a low day, it's often followed that with several much higher days.
The Barren River District Health Department confirms 4,135 cases of COVID-19 in the district: BOWLING GREEN, Ky. (WBKO) - The Barren River District Health Department has confirmed 4,135 cases of COVID-19 in the Barren River District, 3,572 of which have recovered. Our district has 84 deaths reported from COVID-19. See the breakdown of numbers by county below. Please note that a decrease in numbers is due to the county of residence or case status being corrected/updated from what was previously reported.
New Cases Breakdown:
*Based on Media Reports*
Jefferson: 91 new cases, 8279 in total, 5 new deaths
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--- Last updated at 11:59 pm August 10, 2020 ---
The Overall Updates in Kentucky:
Kentucky - based on media reports, total cases have risen to 35254 (all officially confirmed), after 272 new patients were identified yesterday. The total number of deaths has reached 775, after 2 patients passed away yesterday; while 8738 patients are recovered (64 new). The number of known coronavirus cases in the United States continues to rise. As of Monday evening, 5,206,125 people have tested positive for coronavirus (5,205,994 of them being officially confirmed).
News Worth Following:
Lexington restaurant emphasizes outdoor dining as COVID-19 restrictions continue: LEXINGTON, Ky. (WDKY) - The menu of restrictions for restaurants and bars is constantly changing during the COVID-19 pandemic. "The mandates come quick and they change often," Operating Partner at Sedona Taphouse Eric Farber said. "This Coronavirus is just another way that the restaurant business needs to adapt and figure out and it's scary."
Domestic violence intensifies during COVID-19: BOWLING GREEN, Ky. - COVID-19 has affected nearly every aspect of our lives and domestic violence is no exception. According to Tori Henninger, the executive director of Barren River Area Safe Space, domestic violence crisis calls to the Barren River Area Safe Space have shown more violent situations on average than before the pandemic.
New Cases Breakdown:
*Based on Media Reports*
Jefferson: 104 new cases, 8188 in total
Fayette: 29 new cases, 3149 in total
Warren: 11 new cases, 2641 in total
Kenton: 6 new cases, 1416 in total
Shelby: 1 new case, 774 in total
Hardin: 10 new cases, 629 in total
Campbell: 2 new cases, 571 in total
Graves: 2 new cases, 560 in total, 1 new death
Madison: 11 new cases, 516 in total
Christian: 1 new case, 502 in total
Scott: 1 new case, 378 in total
McCracken: 1 new case, 367 in total
Jessamine: 4 new cases, 344 in total
Franklin: 13 new cases, 315 in total
Pulaski: 11 new cases, 309 in total
Calloway: 2 new cases, 244 in total
Perry: 2 new cases, 226 in total
Nelson: 2 new cases, 218 in total
Adair: 4 new cases, 205 in total
Grayson: 1 new case, 202 in total
Boyd: 1 new case, 191 in total
Casey: 1 new case, 189 in total
Woodford: 1 new case, 156 in total
Marshall: 1 new case, 138 in total
Taylor: 6 new cases, 137 in total
Marion: 5 new cases, 124 in total
Grant: 4 new cases, 121 in total
Spencer: 1 new case, 121 in total
Russell: 3 new cases, 111 in total
Edmonson: 2 new cases, 108 in total
Lincoln: 1 new case, 106 in total, 1 new death
Hart: 1 new case, 100 in total
Webster: 1 new case, 89 in total
Washington: 1 new case, 86 in total
Bourbon: 2 new cases, 83 in total
Garrard: 1 new case, 79 in total
Breckinridge: 4 new cases, 74 in total
Wayne: 1 new case, 67 in total
Knott: 3 new cases, 60 in total
Powell: 6 new cases, 59 in total
Larue: 2 new cases, 56 in total
Hickman: 1 new case, 49 in total
McCreary: 1 new case, 41 in total
Green: 1 new case, 37 in total
Clinton: 4 new cases, 36 in total
Leslie: 1 new case, 31 in total
--- Last updated at 11:59 pm August 09, 2020 ---
The Overall Updates in Kentucky:
Kentucky - the total number of infected individuals is 34982, as yesterday had 404 more confirmed cases based on media reports and official stats. The pandemic has claimed the lives of 773 people statewide, after 1 patient passed away yesterday; while 8674 patients are recovered. The current count of cases in the United States is 5,154,562, citing different sources; with 5,154,443 cases officially confirmed.
News Worth Following:
Kentucky teacher union calls for delay of school reopenings: FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) - Kentucky's teacher union is calling on school officials to delay the beginning of in-class instruction until the state's COVID-19 positivity rate drops. The Kentucky Education Association released a statement Friday calling on schools to start the year with virtual learning from home. The union says schools...
Rents in Lexington seeing impact of coronavirus: Studies: LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) - While the numbers may differ slightly, the overall conclusions are the same - the coronavirus outbreak is having a significant impact on the rental property/apartment industry in Lexington. According to the Zumper National Rent Report, Lexington is the 88th most-expensive rental market in the country. Rental...
"Big Tip Challenge" helps struggling servers during COVID-19 pandemic: LEXINGTON, Ky. (WKYT) - A Lexington Texas Roadhouse got a little extra love this weekend: More than $1,100 in extra love. "It's just kind of like paying it forward," Jonathan Alexander said. 'The Big Tip Challenge' calls for people to tip restaurant servers far beyond what's expected. Alexander says the...
KY has over 3,000 abortions every year. Planned Parenthood was not shutdown by Beshear while churches were. The reaction to COVID by democrats is entirely 100% political.
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