Ky. gains 8,376 COVID cases, 37 deaths

Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear reported 8,376 COVID cases from Thursday to Friday, as the positivity continues its quick decline.

There were 37 newly reported deaths, putting the death toll in the Commonwealth at 13,063 since the pandemic began. The positivity rate decreased again, now at 24.71 percent, down from 25.66 the day before.

There are currently 2,345 individuals in the hospital with COVID-19, 422 in the ICU and 215 on a ventilator.