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Kentucky up to 15,167 COVID-19 cases, 554 total deaths

Saturday's results include 316 new cases and one new death.
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FRANKFORT, Ky. (LEX 18) — Gov. Andy Beshear announced in a press release that there are 15,167 COVID-19 cases and 554 coronavirus-related deaths in the state of Kentucky.

Saturday's results include 316 new cases and one new death.

The death reported Saturday was a 78-year-old woman from Fayette County.

“Today, we are grieving with this woman’s family,” said Gov. Beshear. “This is another life gone too soon, after we’ve lost far too many already. We must continue to take the steps to protect each other.”

As of Saturday, there have been at least 391,765 coronavirus tests performed in Kentucky. At least 3,730 Kentuckians have recovered from the virus.