Hopkins County has had another COVID-19 related death, but it appears the rate of new cases is in a decline.
Twenty-six Hopkins County residents have died from the virus since the pandemic began.
There were two new cases since Friday’s update, making 215 cases, with 128 recoveries and 61 active cases.
Madisonville Mayor Kevin Cotton says while it’s positive news that the virus isn’t spreading as quickly as it was, it can all change if people become reckless in their behavior.
Judge-Executive Jack Whitfield says following social distancing and hygiene guidelines is even more important as Kentucky reopens the economy gradually over the next few weeks.
This is spirit week for the Class of 2020 in Hopkins County with different activities scheduled for each day and the full list can be found on the Hopkins County School System Facebook page. Madisonville-North Hopkins High School senior Jack Dodds and Hopkins County Central High School senior Allie Wagoner thanked the community for their support during this unusual time during the Monday morning coronavirus community briefing.