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Governor says many businesses can now safely increase capacity

COVID-19 cases decline for seventh straight week, positivity rate declines to 4.84%

By Crystal Staley/Sebastian Kitchen

Frankfort, KY - On Monday, Gov. Andy Beshear announced 18 industries can increase capacity to 60% as the state completes its seventh straight week of declining COVID-19 cases.

Today, the Governor reported the lowest number of new COVID-19 cases since Sept. 28 and the lowest positivity rate since Oct. 18.

"Today, we have more good news than at any time in the pandemic. We've never seen what we are seeing now in terms of a downward trend. Previously, we had experienced only three consecutive weeks of declining cases," said Gov. Beshear. "COVID hospitalizations, ICU admittance and those needing a ventilator have either decreased or stabilized.

"This capacity increase is an initial step where we will watch and see to ensure we don't see a corresponding increase in cases."

The following businesses can now increase capacity to 60%:


  • Indoor auctions
  • Barbershops/cosmetology/hair salons
  • Bars and restaurants
  • Bowling alleys
  • Indoor educational and cultural activities
  • Fitness centers
  • Funeral and memorial services
  • Government offices/agencies
  • Massage therapy
  • Movie theaters
  • Nail salons
  • Office-based businesses
  • Places of worship (recommendation)
  • Retail
  • Tanning salons
  • Tattoo parlors
  • Vehicle and vessel dealerships
  • Venues and event spaces
The Governor said he intends to increase child care capacity to regular group size on March 15 if positive trends continue.


This story was posted on 2021-03-01 17:33:52
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