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Hopkins County has 99 total COVID-19 cases, 49 have recovered

todayApril 14, 2020 3

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Hopkins County is up to 99 confirmed cases of COVID-19 and there’s hope additional testing could be available there soon.

Kroger is partnering with state government and other agencies to bring drive-thru testing to areas across Kentucky and Judge-Executive Jack Whitfield says he’s spoken to Governor Andy Beshear about a potential site in Hopkins County.

Madisonville Mayor Kevin Cotton identified the 103-year old Hopkins County woman who has recovered from COVID-19 as Virginia Harris and says she should be an inspiration for others.

Eight people have died from coronavirus in Hopkins County and 49 of the 99 patients have made full recoveries.

Written by: Faith Speaks

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