The governor also stressed the importance of wearing masks as the state reopens its economy, and encouraged Kentuckians to share social-media posts about why they wear masks and to talk to others about it.
Kentucky's retail stores are slated to open despite federal guidelines that say such reopenings shouldn't occur unless there is a downward trajectory in newly reported COVID-19 cases.
Public health officials are applauding the federal government’s efforts to expand telehealth during the coronavirus pandemic — and predicting its uptick will continue long after the crisis is over.
