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\nKentucky Governor Andy Beshear on Saturday announced the creation of a fund to develop a permanent monument for the state\u2019s COVID-19 victims.<\/p>\n
\nKentucky Governor Andy Beshear on Saturday announced the creation of a fund to develop a permanent monument for the state\u2019s COVID-19 victims.<\/p>\n
Beshear made the announcements during a memorial service commemorating the 1-year anniversary of Kentucky\u2019s first COVID-19 case. It was held in front of the Capitol, where the lawn was covered in small American flags, one for each of the 4,754 Kentuckians who have died from the virus.<\/p>\n
Several family members of victims spoke about those they have lost, often tearing up as they recounted the lives of firefighters, pastors and school workers killed by the virus.<\/p>\n
Beshear said this anniversary is also one of hope, with the state now vaccinating tens of thousands of people each day and all qualified adults who want to be vaccinated should be able to get a vaccine by the end of May.
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