Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear announced 205 new cases of COVID-19 in the Commonwealth during Monday’s update, and says they’re monitoring the data closely for any spikes.
Governor Beshear says those numbers are for both Sunday and Monday, with 85 cases on Sunday and 120 on Monday, putting the overall total at 12,647—321 one of those cases are probable. Approximately 325,065 people have been tested for the virus and there are now only 63 people in intensive care units in the state.
There was one COVID-19 death reported Sunday that put the state death toll at 500, with Governor Beshear saying that number is one they never wanted to reach.
There were five more deaths reported on Monday, putting the total of deaths since the pandemic began at 505.
Lt. Governor Jacelyn Coleman says students in Kentucky, barring any large spikes in cases, will return to school in the fall and it is imperative that the students practice good hygiene, mask wearing and more. She says it will up to the school districts on how those measures are implemented locally. Governor Beshear says there’s no recommendation on reopening schools just yet, but he’s positive districts will have to be flexible.
Public Health Commissioner Dr. Steven Stack says states across the nation have experienced large spikes in cases since reopening, and the data is showing that heat is not going to affect the virus. He says to keep Kentucky from joining them, people need to make sure they’re continuing preventative measures.
Tennessee saw 728 new cases of COVID-19, according to the Tennessee Department of Health Monday update, which puts their total at 31,160 and 483 deaths. Montgomery County is at 339 cases, Robertson County is at 649 cases and Stewart County is at 16 cases.