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Lexington reports 218 new COVID-19 cases, 2 new deaths

Posted at 11:44 AM, Jan 06, 2021
and last updated 2021-01-06 11:44:33-05

LEXINGTON, Ky. (LEX 18) — Lexington reported 218 new COVID-19 cases and two new deaths Tuesday, according to the Lexington-Fayette County Health Department.

The city has had 24,350 total cases and 165 deaths since the outbreak began in March.

LFCHD is asking residents to help slow the spread of COVID-19 by following these guidelines:

  • Wear a cloth face-covering in public
  • Avoid close contact with others
  • Wash your hands often
  • Stay home if you are sick.

Health care workers interested in receiving notifications about future COVID-19 vaccine clinics can do so by following this link.