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FRANKFORT, Ky. (July 25, 2020) – Gov. Andy Beshear on Saturday, once again, announced the second-highest single-day total of novel coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19) cases in Kentucky. “Today’s numbers continue a concerning increase in the number of COVID-19 cases in our commonwealth,” said Gov. Beshear. “We expect to take additional steps next week if the case…

Gov. Andy Beshear announced 797 new cases of COVID-19 Friday in Kentucky, bringing the total number of cases to 25,931 as the virus continues to spread quickly. He announced seven more deaths, bringing the total to 691. “We are continuing to see an increase and a growth that we absolutely need to stop,” Beshear said.…

FRANKFORT, Ky. (July 23, 2020) – Gov. Andy Beshear on Thursday updated Kentuckians on the state’s ongoing fight against the novel coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19). “This week we have seen some of our highest number of cases of the coronavirus going all the way back to the start of dealing with this pandemic in Kentucky on…

FRANKFORT, Ky. (July 22, 2020) – Gov. Andy Beshear announced Wednesday that the state is looking to close out fiscal year 2020 without a shortfall, despite the continuing challenges presented by efforts to fight the novel coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19). The Governor also provided an update on the state’s efforts to fight the pandemic as cases…

WARREN TAYLOR | Citizen Staff Paris Independent Schools Superintendent Stephen McCauley unveiled the district’s plan for reopening this fall during a board of education meeting on Tuesday, July 21. “This is a combination of our task force and several of our sub-committees the rolled out; we’ve been meeting for two months now to prepare,” said…

FROM THE BOURBON COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT: COVID 19 Update:August 3, 2020 Bourbon County Health Department August 3, 2020 Update: We received 2 new positive COVID 19 cases today. These people are doing well and following isolation orders at home. Bourbon County Case Count: 54-fully recovered 16-active 1-deceased total = 71    

FRANKFORT, Ky. (July 21, 2020) – Gov. Andy Beshear on Tuesday updated Kentuckians on continuing efforts to fight the novel coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19) as officials reported the second-highest number of cases in a single day. “Here in Kentucky, our surge continues as well. Today we are reporting our second-highest daily total of 674 new cases.…

FRANKFORT, Ky. (July 20, 2020) – Gov. Andy Beshear on Monday updated Kentuckians on continued efforts to fight the novel coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19) as the commonwealth faces a significant uptick in new cases. “The virus is spreading out there. It’s spreading significantly. We must make sure that we take the steps to keep ourselves safe,…

FRANKFORT, Ky. (July 18, 2020) – Gov. Andy Beshear on Saturday updated Kentuckians on steps the state is taking to fight the novel coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19) in the commonwealth. “Take care of each other. Wear facial coverings. Stay six feet apart. Do all of the things we need to do. We know how to beat…