FRANKFORT, Ky. (LEX 18) — On Thursday, Gov. Andy Beshear announced that 531 new cases of COVID-19 were reported in Kentucky. After the removal of duplicates, the 53`1 new cases brings Kentucky's COVID-19 case total to 460,049.
Kentucky's positivity rate continues to remain under 3%. Friday's positivity rate was 2.47%.
Nine new coronavirus-related deaths were also reported, bringing Kentucky's coronavirus-related death total to 5,086.
As of Friday, 2,068,762 Kentuckians have received either the first dose of the Pfizer or Moderna vaccine or have received the Johnson & Johnson vaccine.
On Friday, Gov. Beshear announced 2,068,762 Kentuckians vaccinated and 531 new cases of COVID-19. As of today, eligible Kentucky residents who have received their first #ShotofHope can enter for a chance to win $1 million or one of 15 scholarships at https://t.co/Iu8qkHcJkT. pic.twitter.com/pXS4tamfQ8
— Governor Andy Beshear (@GovAndyBeshear) June 4, 2021