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Gov. Beshear Outlines Road Ahead for Gradual Reopening of Businesses
FRANKFORT, Ky. (April 29, 2020) – Gov. Andy Beshear on Wednesday laid out the state’s plan to gradually reopen business activities while continuing to keep Kentuckians safe from the novel coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19). The Governor unveiled a tentative reopening schedule for a variety of businesses allowed to resume operations. However, he cautioned that in all…
Read MoreGov. Beshear Shares 10 Rules to Reopening as Businesses Plan to Restart
FRANKFORT, Ky. (April 28, 2020) – As Kentuckians take the first steps toward restarting our economy, Gov. Andy Beshear on Tuesday shared new guidelines to help businesses reopen safely as we fight the novel coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19). The Governor unveiled a new, 10-point plan that aims to guide businesses as they prepare for a gradual…
Read MoreCoronavirus COVID 19 Cases in Bourbon County Case Count, Testing, and Mask Update for Bourbon County
ANDREA BROWN | Bourbon County Health Department As of today, April 28th, Bourbon County Health Department has confirmation of a total of eight positive COVID 19 cases in Bourbon County. Last week was our largest increase to date with three positive confirmed cases in one week. With that, comes an increase in direct close contacts…
Read MoreParis City Commission Meeting, April 28, 2020
Ky. to start opening up more on May 11 with masks to be required
TOM LATEK |Kentucky Today FRANKFORT, Ky. (KT) – Gov. Andy Beshear said on Monday that additional reopening of the economy will start on May 11 and everyone will be required to wear masks. Beshear said he will give more details on Wednesday about what businesses would be allowed to open. Eighty-seven new cases of the…
Read MoreGov. Beshear Urges Vigilance as Kentucky Takes First Reopening Step
FRANKFORT, Ky. (April 26, 2020) – On Sunday, Gov. Andy Beshear asked Kentuckians to remain vigilant in the fight against the novel coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19) as the state takes an initial step toward reopening certain health care operations Monday. “Tomorrow is the first day since this virus hit that instead of adding restrictions, we are…
Read MoreGov. Beshear: Safe Reopening Requires Patience, Planning and Perseverance
Visit the Governor’s Facebook page to watch today’s news conference FRANKFORT, Ky. (April 25, 2020) – On Saturday, Gov. Andy Beshear said Kentuckians must stay vigilant in the fight against the novel coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19) in the commonwealth, even as we begin the first small step toward reopening on Monday. “We will get through this;…
Read MoreRecord 332 coronavirus cases, 9 more deaths reported
Beshear releases 352 state prisoners at risk of virus By TOM LATEK | Kentucky Today FRANKFORT, Ky. (KT) – Kentucky set a single-day record for cases of the coronavirus on Friday with 322 cases reported to state health officials bringing the total to 3,779. In addition, there were nine more deaths, making it 200…
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