Health

At least 1,892 people in Kentucky have recovered from COVID-19.

Testing is important, the governor stressed, because many people who are asymptomatic do have the virus and can spread it to others.

He called in-person protests "reckless" and said lawmakers who participate should find more responsible way to register their complaints with him.

In some other states, governors give considerable attention to two statistical models used to track the spread of the virus, but Beshear and Health Commissioner Steven Stack are keeping to themselves whatever models they are using.

The number of people recovering from the respiratory disease continues to increase at a faster pace than confirmation of new infections.

Reopenings may not fit guidelines, but the governor says plateau and other states' trends forecast a decline in May

A staff member at Outwood, the group home in norther Christian County, has tested positive.

Two types of coverings can be made without a sewing machine, using materials most people already have at home.

Beshear, during his daily briefing, said his order did not single out churches.

The governor announced 10 rules businesses must follow under the state's Healthy at Work plan.

In Kentucky, at least 200 workers in meatpacking plants have been infected, and one worker has died.

At least one plant in Western Kentucky is set to close April 30 to May 3 for deep cleaning and to prepare for better social distancing among workers.