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The governor said he may have to order large bars and restaurants to close.

The number of confirmed COVID-19 cases in the state rose to 18. A newly identified victim in Nelson County, a 53-year-old man, is confined to his home after refusing to self-isolate.

The likelihood of a disruption in business has spurred some creative approaches from local shop owners, including art-to-go packages and special accommodations for coffee service.

National emergency declaration will help, governor says; athletic tournaments canceled; state's first coronavirus patient goes home

Gov. Andy Beshear asked Kentucky churches to not meet this weekend out of concerns over the coronavirus, but most congregations in Hopkinsville will have their regular services.

Also, in response to the coronavirus outbreak, all public events on the HCC campus are canceled.

AT&T is one company that is suspending broadband data caps for home internet customers until further notice.

A state website also provides daily updates on the number of people in Kentucky being treated for COVID-19.

Some first-responders have already been quarantined, the governor said.

The son of a local surgeon, he graduated from Hopkinsville High School in 1935. Working in New York after World War II, he became friends with Grace Kelly.

University Heights Academy announced it will close for a week, beginning Monday.

Supporters say it would help curtail cases of violence and intimidation at sporting events around the state.