COVID-19 cases are continuing to rise in the Commonwealth. That was among the topics discussed during yesterday’s Team Kentucky update.
Those cases are rising quickly as well. The number of red counties has more than doubled within a week, with 15 on Monday, and the count now at 40. 1,618 new cases were reported yesterday alone, with 328 affecting individuals age 18 and younger.
Public Health Commissioner Dr. Steven Stack spoke during the update, saying more data is continuing to come out showing how crucial the vaccine is in defeating the virus.
Hospitals census data shows inpatient and ICU beds at around 65% capacity in the state. 608 individuals are currently hospitalized with the virus, with 189 in the ICU and 82 on ventilators.