In the last month, Christian County has reported more than half of all coronavirus cases since the pandemic began and seven of 11 deaths attributed to the virus.
Rep. Lynn Bechler, R-Marion, asked if it is safe to say that 99 percent of the population won't die from COVID-19. Health Commissioner Steven Stack said that's true, but it's important to recognize exactly how many deaths 1% would represent, noting that is 10 times greater than the fatality rate for the flu.
Secretary of State Michael Adams said that the state won’t be encouraging everyone to vote by mail, but it will ultimately be up to voters to determine how to cast their ballots.
Secretary of State Michael Adams expects the final criteria for who can cast ballots by mail will be “subjective,” allowing people to do so if they feel that they are at risk of contracting or having complications from coronavirus.
