Christian and Todd counties are red again on the COVID community spread level map, in addition to much of the remainder of western Kentucky.
Hopkins, Muhlenberg and Lyon counties are also red, while Trigg and Caldwell counties are now in the yellow.
Governor Andy Beshear is hopeful the state as a whole is either in a plateau or beginning of a decline, but knows many Kentuckians are still getting sick.
He urges those who are sick to say at home and says if you have the virus, don’t be shy about seeking one of the treatments now available to get better sooner.
The governor also continues to urge Kentuckians to get vaccinated, boosted or double-boosted if you’re eligible.