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99% of KY Covid deaths since Feb 1 were unvaccinated By Crystal Staley/Sebastian Kitchen Frankfort, KY - On Monday, Gov. Andy Beshear announced more than 80% of Kentuckians 65 and older have received at least one COVID-19 vaccine dose. To date, 1,875,554 people have received at least their first dose of a COVID-19 vaccine in Kentucky. "No matter where you are in the commonwealth, you could get vaccinated tomorrow with a very short drive," said Gov. Beshear. "We need people to keep getting vaccinated. It's proven to be incredibly safe and effective." Gov. Beshear said 852 out of 857 (99.42%) of all Kentuckians who died due to COVID-19 on or after Feb. 1, 2021, were unvaccinated. The Governor also announced that on May 28, the state will lift the curfew on restaurants and bars and will allow bar seating. Gov. Beshear and Dr. Steven Stack, commissioner of the Kentucky Department for Public Health, reminded Kentuckians that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration may approve Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine for 12- to 15-year-olds this week. Dr. Stack said on kycovid19.ky.gov's Desktop Dashboard, Kentuckians can now see positivity rates by county. Kentuckians Who Get COVID-19 Vaccine Dose Can Earn Free Chance to Win $225,000 Gov. Beshear said individuals who get a COVID-19 vaccine dose at participating Kroger and Walmart locations between today and May 21 are eligible to receive a coupon for a free Kentucky Lottery Cash Ball 225 play. Coupons are only available to Kentuckians 18 or older on a first-come, first-served basis while supplies last. To learn more, click here or contact a local Kroger or Walmart pharmacy. Case Information As of 4 p.m. Monday, May 10, Gov. Beshear reported the following COVID-19 numbers:
Jefferson (6,553); Fayette (2,850); Boone (1,670); Kenton (1,536); Hardin (903); Campbell (864); Daviess (683); Warren (578); McCracken (551); and Oldham (506). This story was posted on 2021-05-10 21:28:39
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