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Over 670 New COVID-19 Cases Confirmed in the State Tuesday

July 22, 2020 Sean Hammond
The surge of COVID-19 continues in Kentucky as 674 new cases of the coronavirus were announced on Tuesday, bringing the case total to just over 24 thousand. Governor Andy Beshear said that was not good […]
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Four New COVID-19 Cases in RC; New State Guidance Announced

July 21, 2020 Sean Hammond
State officials announced yesterday 258 new cases of COVID-19 Monday, prompting Governor Andy Beshear to limit the size of social gatherings to 10 people.   Monday’s numbers, on top of almost 1500 new cases over the […]
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KY Adds Nearly 1,000 COVID-19 Cases Sunday

July 20, 2020 Sean Hammond
Yesterday, nearly 1,000 new cases of the coronavirus were reported in Kentucky, making it “by far” the largest single-day total yet.   The almost 1500 new cases over the weekend prompted Governor Andy Beshear to say […]
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COVID-19 Cases Continue to Escalate

July 17, 2020 Sean Hammond
The number of COVID-19 cases in the Lake Cumberland area continue to rise significantly and public health officials say that despite the number count, the virus is widespread.    Yesterday, 25 new cases were reported in […]
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Seven New COVID-19 Cases in RC

July 16, 2020 Sean Hammond
Yesterday was not a good day for COVID-19 cases in the Lake Cumberland area.   There were 29 total new cases in the area, with 10 of those being in Casey county and 7 new cases […]
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Kentucky Records Largest Single Daily Increase of COVID-19 Cases

July 15, 2020 Sean Hammond
The Lake Cumberland District Health Department reported last night one death in the area yesterday from COVID-19.   The death was a 73 year old male from Casey County.   It was the third day in a […]
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Local Senator Tests Positive for COVID-19

July 14, 2020 Sean Hammond
A local state legislator has tested positive for COVID-19.   In a statement released yesterday afternoon, State Senator Max Wise of Campbellsville said he tested positive for the virus on two separate tests this past Friday.   […]
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Over 19,000 COVID-19 Cases in Kentucky

July 13, 2020 Sean Hammond
Kentucky reported 277 new COVID-19 cases on Sunday, raising the total of cases to just over 19 thousand statewide, and capping a week in which the state reported a nearly 50 percent increase in cases […]
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Kentuckians Now Required to Wear Masks

July 10, 2020 Sean Hammond
“It is an effort to protect Kentuckians from the rising spread of the coronavirus across the state.”   That is how Governor Andy Beshear describes his latest Executive Order that all Kentuckians must wear face coverings […]
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Four New COVID-19 Cases Confirmed in RC Wednesday

July 9, 2020 Sean Hammond
The continuing acceleration of new coronavirus cases across Kentucky on Wednesday may lead to additional requirements from the public as early as today.   The numbers escalating rapidly here in Russell County as well. Gov. Andy […]
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