In late April, Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell said, "Practice social distancing and don’t be stigmatized by wearing a mask. It doesn't necessarily mean you’re sick; it means you're concerned about others."
Christian County is among seven Kentucky counties with an estimated rate of transmission greater than 1.1. Epidemiologists want the rate below 1, which would make the virus die out eventually.
Former classmate Mason Cosner, who spoke during the court hearing, recalled recovering from the damage of a bullet tearing through the left side of his face, shattering his jaw and permanently damaging one of his arteries.
Professor Timothy Johns said he’s had black students who may feel like “second-class citizens” after seeing the statue on the square. He said the statue is also offensive to black soldiers who are willing to die for their country.
Two National guardsmen were involved in the shooting death of Louisville barbecue chef David McAtee, and police and state officials have said McActee fired first. The incident has sparked outrage from people across the city, state and country already protesting police violence.
The governor noted that more deaths have been reported recently among people in their 50s and 60s, which he said should remind people in at-risk categories (over 60 or with underlying medical conditions) that “just because things are open doesn’t mean you should be going to them.”
About half of rural respondents, roughly the same as the nationwide average, said they agreed their state has taken appropriate action to contain the pandemic.
Beshear also announced that restaurants, retail stores and others that have been operating at 33% capacity can increase to 50% capacity one month after they were allowed to reopen.
