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Gov. Beshear Reports Highest Week Ever for COVID-19 Cases

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Weekly case count surpasses previous record by 3,766 cases

FRANKFORT, Ky. (Nov. 22, 2020) – Gov. Andy Beshear announced 2,194 new cases and said today’s COVID-19 case report is the highest ever for a Sunday. The second highest Sunday was Oct. 25, when the Governor reported 1,462 new cases, 732 fewer than he announced today.

In addition, this was Kentucky’s highest week ever for new COVID-19 cases, surpassing the previous record week by 3,766 cases.

“This upcoming holiday week is a special time for all of our families, and I know everyone wants to have a normal Thanksgiving after such a difficult year,” said Gov. Beshear. “I wish more than anything that we could go back to normal safely, but we can’t. In order to protect our only line of health care workers and all of our fellow Kentuckians, keep gatherings small (eight people or fewer and two households at most), wear a mask, wash your hands and stay six feet apart.

“If we have a major surge of COVID-19 cases after Thanksgiving, our hospitals will simply not have the capacity to give everyone the care they need. Nothing is worth that risk.”

New requirements impact restaurants, bars, social gatherings, indoor fitness and recreation centers, venues and theaters, professional services and schools. See the full executive orders here and here.

Audio public service announcements about the new requirements (created in partnership with RadioLex) are published here in: Bosnian, Chinese, English, Japanese, Korean, Spanish and Russian.

Case Information
As of 4 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 22, Gov. Beshear reported the following COVID-19 numbers:

  • New cases today: 2,194
  • New deaths today: 4
  • Positivity rate: 9.19%
  • Total deaths: 1,787
  • Currently hospitalized: 1,533
  • Currently in ICU: 389
  • Currently on ventilator: 208

Top counties with the most positive cases today are: Jefferson, Fayette, Boone and Kenton. Each of these counties reported more than 100 new cases.

The red zone counties for this week can be found here. Community leaders, businesses, schools and families in these counties should all follow red zone reduction recommendations.

Those reported lost to the virus today include a 69-year-old woman from Allen County; a 78-year-old man from Daviess County; an 88-year-old man from McCracken County; and a 62-year-old woman from Ohio County.

Thanksgiving Guidance
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention now recommends Americans avoid Thanksgiving travel. In addition to avoiding travel, the Kentucky Department for Public Health recommends:

More Information
To view the full daily report, incidence rate map, new statewide requirements, testing locations, long term-care and other congregate facilities update, school reports and guidance, red zone counties, red zone recommendations, the White House Coronavirus Task Force reports for Kentucky and other key guidance visit, kycovid19.ky.gov.

Lindsey Wilson Men’s Basketball beats Bethel 95-70, picks up first MSC win of season

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LINK: http://www.lindseyathletics.com/article/12880.php

COLUMBIA, Ky. — A trio of Blue Raiders posted double-digits as Lindsey Wilson men’s basketball beat Mid-South Conference newcomer Bethel (Tenn.) 95-70 today at Biggers Sports Center.

Elijah Jordan posted a game-high 20 points while Josh Smith and Payton Cundiff added 19 and 18 points, respectively to help the Blue Raiders improve to 2-2 overall and 1-1 in the MSC.

The Blue Raiders used a 10-2 run over the final three-plus minutes of the first half to build a 45-32 lead heading into the locker room. Lindsey Wilson — who has lost twice this season when leading at the break — validated the lead with its best half of the season in the second frame to run away from the Wildcats (1-1, 0-1 in the MSC).

Out of the locker room, Cundiff hit three straight 3-pointers for the Blue Raiders to extend the Lindsey Wilson lead to 54-38 just two minutes into the half.

After streaking to a 62-42 lead with just over 13 minutes left in the game, Smith took his cue from Cundiff and personally outscored the Wildcats 7-0 in just under a minute of game time to push the lead to 27 points (69-42).

Not to be outdone, Jordan when on a streak of his own, scoring eight straight points to give the Blue Raiders a 30-point cushion (77-47). Lindsey Wilson extended its lead to as many as 33 points en route to the 95-70 win.

While Jordan, Cundiff, and Smith led the offensive surge, 11 different Blue Raiders ending the game in the scoring column. Lindsey Wilson finished the afternoon with season highs in shooting percentage (48.1 percent), 3-point percentage (38.5), and 3-pointers made (10).

The Blue Raiders added a solid defensive effort, forcing the Wildcats into 22 turnovers — which led to 26 Lindsey Wilson points — and out-rebounded Bethel 44-38.

Bethel finished the game shooting 40.9 percent (27-of-66) from the field, including just 2-for13 from beyond the 3-point arc. Chandler Clements scored a team-high 15 points for the Wildcats in the loss.

Lindsey Wilson returns to action at 4 p.m. CT on Saturday, Nov. 28, as the Blue Raiders host Dalton State (Ga.) at Biggers Sports Center.

Gov. Beshear: Follow New Steps to Halt Exponential Growth of COVID-19

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​​​​​​​FRANKFORT, Ky. (Nov. 21, 2020) – Gov. Andy Beshear on Saturday said the state reported its second highest number of coronavirus cases and urged Kentuckians to adhere to the latest round of restrictions to stop the spread of the coronavirus.

“Today is our second highest day, just behind yesterday, with 3,711 new cases,” said Gov. Beshear. “We continue to be in exponential growth, which will threaten the health care capacity in this state. That’s why we’re taking action and that’s why we’re fighting back.”

The Governor said the new restrictions are necessary to fight the exponential growth of the virus and voiced concern of reaching a point where there aren’t enough doctors and nurses to help those who are sick and who need their help.

“I know these steps are hard, but I want to thank the vast majority of individuals and businesses out there – many that are hurt the most by these steps we’re taking – that are stepping up, agreeing and doing it right, knowing that the future of so many lives depends on it,” added the Governor. “And there’s a light at the end of the tunnel, with two effective vaccines. We’ve just got to get there. Let’s make sure that we work hard to protect one another, make sure our most vulnerable are there to get the vaccine. So mask up, follow these steps we’re taking the next three weeks and let’s stop this growth of the coronavirus.”

Case Information
As of 4 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 21, Gov. Beshear reported the following COVID-19 numbers:

  • New cases today: 3,711
  • New deaths today: 21
  • Positivity rate: 9.14%
  • Total deaths: 1,783
  • Currently hospitalized: 1,514
  • Currently in ICU: 370
  • Currently on ventilator: 202

Top counties with the most positive cases today were reported in Jefferson, Fayette and Warren. Counties seeing the greatest number of new cases were reported in Jefferson, Fayette, Oldham, Boyd and Hardin.

Those reported lost to the virus today include a 43-year-old, 72-year-old and 83-year-old men from Jefferson County; a 67-year-old and a 73-year old woman, both from Jefferson County; a 79-year-old man from Bullitt County; an 80-year-old man from Carter County; a 79-year-old woman from Monroe County; a 73-year-old, 75-year-old, and 90-year old woman, all from Pike County, and an 80-year-old man from Pike County; a 76-year-old and 91-year-old from Madison County; an 86-year-old and 90-year-old man from Jessamine County; a 58-year-old man from Barren County; a 75-year-old man from Lewis County; an 87-year-old and 92-year-old man from McCracken County; and a 94-year-old woman from McLean County.

“Kentucky, and much of the nation, is in a dangerous place right now,” said Dr. Steven Stack, commissioner of the Department for Public Health. “Stay home. Stay home with only your own household as much as possible. If you must leave your home, wear a mask every time you are in public and stay as physically far away from others as possible. This is necessary for you, your loved ones and the most vulnerable Kentuckians who depend on us all.”

More Information
To view the full daily report, incidence rate map, testing locations, long term-care and other congregate facilities update, school reports, the White House Coronavirus Task Force reports for Kentucky and other key guidance visit, kycovid19.ky.gov.

Kentuckians can also access translated COVID-19 information and summaries of the Governor’s news conferences at teamkentuckytranslations.com.

Gov. Beshear: Another Frightening, Record Day for New COVID-19 Cases

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Positivity rate remains above 9.1%; nearly 4,000 new cases reported

FRANKFORT, Ky. (Nov. 20, 2020) – Today, Gov. Andy Beshear once again reported the state’s highest ever number of new daily cases.

“This is exponential growth. It is shattering records over and over until we stop it. That’s why we are taking action – we have to,” said Gov. Beshear. “We’ve got more than 10,000 students quarantined right now just based on the last two weeks alone. We’ve got to do so much better.

“That’s why starting at 5 p.m. today, we’ve got new restrictions in place to help us slow down this speeding train and prevent avoidable death. Remember, your decisions are going to be what determines how many people live or die. Do your part.”

New requirements impact restaurants; bars; social gatherings; indoor fitness and recreation centers; venues and theaters; professional services; and schools. See the full executive orders here and here.

Audio public service announcements about the new requirements (created in partnership with RadioLex) are published here in: Bosnian, Chinese, English, Japanese, Korean, Spanish and Russian.

Case Information
As of 4 p.m. Friday, Nov. 20, Gov. Beshear reported the following COVID-19 numbers:

  • New cases today: 3,825
  • New deaths today: 20
  • Positivity rate: 9.15%
  • Total deaths: 1,762
  • Currently hospitalized: 1,544
  • Currently in ICU: 366
  • Currently on ventilator: 188

Top counties with the most positive cases today are: Jefferson, Fayette, Boyd, Boone and Kenton. Each of these counties reported more than 100 new cases.

The red zone counties for this week can be found here. Community leaders, businesses, schools and families in these counties should all follow red zone reduction recommendations.

Those reported lost to the virus today include a 74-year-old woman and a 68-year-old man from Boone County; a 54-year-old man from Boyd County; an 88-year-old woman from Campbell County; two 85-year-old men from Fayette County; two women, ages 74 and 90, and an 82-year-old man from Hardin County; four women, ages 69, 86, 87 and 91, and two men, ages 80 and 92, from Jefferson County; a 77-year-old woman from Johnson County; a 93-year-old woman from Marshall County; a 93-year-old man from Nelson County; a 71-year-old man from Pike County; and a 72-year-old woman from Washington County.

Thanksgiving Guidance
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention now recommends Americans avoid Thanksgiving travel. In addition to avoiding travel, the Kentucky Department for Public Health recommends:

More Information
To view the full daily report, incidence rate map, new statewide requirements, testing locations, long term-care and other congregate facilities update, school reports and guidance, red zone counties, red zone recommendations, the White House Coronavirus Task Force reports for Kentucky and other key guidance visit, kycovid19.ky.gov.