Governor Andy Beshear reported 1,986 new coronavirus cases Saturday afternoon — the second-highest number of new daily cases since the pandemic began. Saturday’s case numbers are also the highest ever reported on a Saturday.
The governor said this is now the single largest week of new COVID-19 cases by almost a thousand and we still have one day to go. He added, “We need your help.” He also said to be sure that you are safe in how you are trick-or-treating Saturday evening. And he added to make sure you are following the red zone recommendations so the entire community can come together to better protect those around you.
Beshear said Kentuckians should celebrate Halloween in their own neighborhoods, staying six feet apart from people outside of their households, wearing face coverings (Halloween masks do not count as face coverings), and frequently using hand sanitizer or washing their hands. He added candy should be provided in individually wrapped bags placed on a porch, driveway or table.
In addition to the new cases, the governor also reported nine new deaths Saturday.
The state’s positivity rate is currently 6.10 percent.
