State Government Archives

Beshear sees signs that his mask mandate is slowing the spread of the coronavirus; both key 7-day averages show declines

by Melissa Patrick
July 29, 2020

Tuesday brought hopeful signs. The seven-day rolling average for the positive test rate fell to 5.08%, the first time it's gone down in four days, and the seven-day average of daily new cases fell to 590. Four days before, it had been 668, more than triple the average of 220 on July 1.

Beshear says he will likely extend the state’s mandatory mask order

by Dalton York
July 28, 2020

Beshear reported 532 new COVID-19 cases Tuesday, bringing the statewide total to 28,128. The new cases include 21 children under age 5, with the youngest being 2 months old. Beshear said the state’s positivity rate dropped slightly to 5.08%.

Ky. secretary of state opposed to allowing mail-in ballots for all voters in November

by Ryland Barton
July 28, 2020

About 75 percent of ballots cast in the June primary were by mail, when the state allow no-excuse absentee voting by mail.

White House adviser meets with Beshear; governor says he’ll announce new restrictions Monday to slow coronavirus

by Ryland Barton
July 26, 2020

The state’s positivity rate — the number of coronavirus tests that come back positive compared to the total number of tests — has steadily increased and is at its highest point in recent months, 5.41%.

Some county clerks scrambled through primary election changes; fear much larger November general election

by Hannah Bullard
July 23, 2020

Christian County Clerk Mike Kem reports mail-in ballots here went up approximately 75% compared to a typical election.

Beshear lowers mass gathering limit to 10, issues travel advisory for states hit hardest by virus

by Dalton York
July 20, 2020

During his daily briefing Monday, Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear said the two most prominent causes of new virus clusters in Kentucky are vacation travel and gatherings without social distancing.

Governor blasts AG Cameron and circuit judge for ruling requiring his orders to be more specific, pledges to appeal

by Kentucky Health News
July 10, 2020

Beshear said the order from "Judge Whatshisname" was "absolutely irresponsible," and he also lit into Cameron.

Gov. Beshear mandates masks in stores and other public places; initial order is for 30 days

by Jennifer P. Brown
July 9, 2020

Beshear said he ordered the mask requirement because recent increases in coronavirus cases threaten to escalate the spread in Kentucky. He said he doesn’t want Kentucky to experience the kind of spike seen in other states that now face hospital bed shortages.

As Lexington cases set a new record, mayor urges mask wearing; Cameron joins Northern Ky. suit attacking Beshear’s restrictions

by Kentucky Health News
July 3, 2020

The state's daily report said 430 people in Kentucky were hospitalized for covid-19, up from 427 the day before. Intensive-care cases remained steady at 73; they have ranged from 61 to 79 in the last three weeks.

Ky. cases remain stable, as daily number equals 7-day average; AG Cameron trying to join suit against Beshear’s business restrictions

by Melissa Patrick
July 2, 2020

Kentucky's total cases are now up to 15,842 and its death toll is up to 568. The daily report shows that 427 Kentuckians are currently hospitalized, with 73 in intensive care. The hospitalization number continues to rise; it is now the largest since June 11, when it was 514.

Officials warn Kentuckians to follow rules to keep economy open

by Melissa Patrick
July 1, 2020

Until there is a vaccine, the rules are to keep your hands washed, stay six feet away from anyone who doesn't live in your home, get tested regularly and, most important, wear a mask when in public.

AG Cameron and Secretary of State Adams warn about election scammers who call Kentucky voters

by Jennifer P. Brown
June 22, 2020

Voters should disregard callers who mention voting by email, text or phone, and they should never provide financial information to an unknown source.