Governor Andy Beshear has announced Sunday night that the number of positive cases of COVID-19 in Kentucky has passed more than 100.
In Governor Beshear’s press update on Sunday night, 103 positive cases were confirmed. Four new cases were added to Sunday morning, where 99 cases were reported on Kentucky’s COVID-19 website.
Some of the new cases have been reported in Fayette, Jefferson, Christian, Henderson, and Hardin counties.
Beshear said that new recommendations and mandates were being brought into place.
As of Monday night, all non-essential retail businesses should close by 8:00PM. Beshear mentioned that groceries, pharmacies, and gas stations will stay open, but all other stores are ordered to close. Examples given were clothing stores, department stores and auto dealers.
Beshear clarified that non-essential businesses can continue providing pickup and delivery services.
Liquor stores and banks are also exempt and can stay open, Beshear stated.
Medical facilities are also mandated to cease elective procedures starting Monday.
Governor Beshear also mentioned that two new labs have started testing for COVID-19, including the University of Kentucky. Around 2000 tests have been administered in Kentucky so far.
Source: WAVE
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