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Gov. Beshear Details Expanded Reopening of Health Care, Businesses

May 04, 2020  /  Ted Cox

FRANKFORT, Ky. (May 4, 2020) – Gov. Andy Beshear on Monday offered new details on guidelines for businesses and health care providers looking to restart safely as we continue to fight the novel coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19).

As of 5 p.m. May 4, Gov. Beshear said there were at least 5,245 coronavirus cases in Kentucky, 163 of which were newly confirmed Monday. Unfortunately, Gov. Beshear also reported eight new deaths Monday, raising the state’s toll to 261 deaths related to the virus.

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Economic Injury Disaster Loans Available To Ag Businesses Impacted By Pandemic

May 04, 2020  /  Ted Cox

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WASHINGTON, D.C. (May 4, 2020) – U.S. Department of Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue today applauded the announcement that agricultural producers, for the first time, are now eligible for the Small Business Administration (SBA)’s Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) and EIDL Advance programs.

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Kentucky Office of Highway Safety joins NHTSA in promoting motorcycle safety month

May 04, 2020  /  Ted Cox

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FRANKFORT, Ky. (May 1, 2020) – In recognition of May as Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month, the Kentucky Office of Highway Safety (KOHS) joins the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) in reminding motorists and motorcyclists to “share the road” conscientiously and courteously to help prevent crashes, injuries and deaths on Kentucky roadways.

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Kentuckians Encouraged to Make Communication Inclusive During Better Hearing and Speech Month in May

May 04, 2020  /  Ted Cox

FRANKFORT, Ky. (May 4, 2020) - With more than 700,000 people in Kentucky currently experiencing some degree of hearing loss, the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak has prompted businesses, organizations and community leaders across the country to take stock and begin changing their methods of communication to be more inclusive.

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Gov. Beshear: Kentuckians Must Take Advantage of COVID-19 Testing

May 03, 2020  /  Ted Cox

FRANKFORT, Ky. (May 3, 2020) – On Sunday, Gov. Andy Beshear urged Kentuckians to be ready to fill all available slots as the state undertakes more testing for the novel coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19) than ever before.

As of 5 p.m. May 3, Gov. Beshear said there were at least 5,130 coronavirus cases in Kentucky, 173 of which were newly confirmed Saturday and 80 of which were confirmed Sunday. Unfortunately, Gov. Beshear also reported five new deaths Saturday, raising the state’s toll to 253 deaths related to the virus. For the first time in weeks, no new deaths were reported Sunday.

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All Of Garrard's 3 COVID-19 Patients Have Now Recovered

May 02, 2020  /  Ted Cox

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Lancaster, Ky (May 2, 2020) - The Garrard County Health Department has reported that each of the three Garrard County residents who previously tested positive for COVID-19 have now recovered.

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Gov. Beshear Provides Update on COVID-19

May 01, 2020  /  Ted Cox

FRANKFORT, Ky. (May 1, 2020) – On Friday, Gov. Andy Beshear announced the number of tests completed for the novel coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19) at five different sites this week and encouraged Kentuckians to fill up all available appointments throughout the commonwealth.

As of 5 p.m. May 1, Gov. Beshear said there were at least 4,879 coronavirus cases in Kentucky, 177 of which were newly confirmed. Unfortunately, Gov. Beshear also reported eight new deaths Friday, raising the state’s toll to 248 deaths related to the virus.

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State Board Of Elections Adopts Temporary Emergency Administrative Regulation Language For June 23 Elections

May 01, 2020  /  Ted Cox

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FRANKFORT, Ky. (May 1, 2020) –Today, the State Board of Elections approved temporary emergency administrative regulations outlining how the June 23, 2020 primary elections will be conducted.

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Gov. Beshear: Defeating COVID-19 on First Try Requires Careful Reopening

April 30, 2020  /  Ted Cox

FRANKFORT, Ky. (April 30, 2020) – On Thursday, Gov. Andy Beshear reminded Kentuckians that we need to be the smartest, not the fastest, in reopening our economy in order to defeat the novel coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19) without causing a spike of cases in the commonwealth.

As of 5 p.m. April 30, Gov. Beshear said there were at least 4,708 coronavirus cases in Kentucky, 174 of which were newly confirmed. Unfortunately, Gov. Beshear also reported five new deaths Thursday, raising the state’s toll to 240 deaths related to the virus.

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2020 Tobacco Festival Cancelled

April 30, 2020  /  Ted Cox

Lancaster, KY (April 30, 2020) — The Garrard County Rural Heritage Tobacco Festival has been officially cancelled for the 2020 season due to the COVID-19 virus.

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Garrard Judge-Executive Addresses Governor's New Plan For Businesses Reopening

April 30, 2020  /  Ted Cox

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Lancaster, KY (April 30, 2020) — Last night, Governor Beshear announced a time table for additional Phase 1 reopening throughout the state of Kentucky. Garrard County Judge-Executive John Wilson highlighted some of that information provided by the governor last night and what kind of impact that would have on businesses in Garrard County.

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Kentucky Distillers And Kentucky Chamber Partner To Provide Business With Sanitizer Prior To Reopening

April 30, 2020  /  Ted Cox

FRANKFORT, Ky. (April 30, 2020) — As Governor Beshear outlined the plan for Phase 1 of reopening Kentucky’s economy on Wednesday, the Kentucky Distillers’ Association and Kentucky Chamber of Commerce are partnering to help business make sure they have the hand sanitizer needed to protect Kentuckians as we reopen business.

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Attorney General Cameron Files Amicus Brief Supporting Bullitt County Church Against Governor Beshear’s Ban of Gatherings

April 29, 2020  /  Ted Cox

FRANKFORT, Ky. (April 29, 2020) – Attorney General Daniel Cameron today filed an amicus brief in support of a Bullitt County church’s lawsuit against Governor Beshear’s unconstitutional ban on religious services during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Gov. Beshear Outlines Road Ahead for Gradual Reopening of Businesses

April 29, 2020  /  Ted Cox

FRANKFORT, Ky. (April 29, 2020) – Gov. Andy Beshear on Wednesday laid out the state’s plan to gradually reopen business activities while continuing to keep Kentuckians safe from the novel coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19).

As of 5 p.m. April 29, Gov. Beshear said there were at least 4,539 coronavirus cases in Kentucky, 184 of which were newly confirmed. Unfortunately, Gov. Beshear also reported 10 new deaths Wednesday, raising the state’s toll to 235 deaths related to the virus.

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Gov. Beshear Shares 10 Rules to Reopening as Businesses Plan to Restart

April 28, 2020  /  Ted Cox

FRANKFORT, Ky. (April 28, 2020) – As Kentuckians take the first steps toward restarting our economy, Gov. Andy Beshear on Tuesday shared new guidelines to help businesses reopen safely as we fight the novel coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19).

As of 5 p.m. April 28, Gov. Beshear said there were at least 4,375 coronavirus cases in Kentucky, 230 of which were newly confirmed. Unfortunately, Gov. Beshear also reported 12 new deaths Tuesday, raising the state’s toll to 225 deaths related to the virus.

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Gov. Beshear Details Next Phases in Reopening of Health Care Industry

April 27, 2020  /  Ted Cox

FRANKFORT, Ky. (April 27, 2020) – As Kentucky took the first step in reopening its health care industry Monday, Gov. Andy Beshear offered new details on restarting the sector while continuing to keep Kentuckians safe from the novel coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19).

As of 5 p.m. April 27, Gov. Beshear said there were at least 4,146 coronavirus cases in Kentucky, 87 of which were newly confirmed. Unfortunately, Gov. Beshear also reported five new deaths Monday, raising the state’s toll to 213 deaths related to the virus.

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Commissioner Quarles Announces Winners Of KDA Poster And Essay Contest

April 27, 2020  /  Ted Cox

FRANKFORT, Ky. (April 27, 2020) — Kentucky Agriculture Commissioner Dr. Ryan Quarles announced the winners of the Kentucky Department of Agriculture’s annual Poster and Essay Contest. The theme of the 2020 contest was “Kentucky Farmers: Ready, Set, Grow.”

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Gov. Beshear Urges Vigilance as Kentucky Takes First Reopening Step

April 26, 2020  /  Ted Cox

FRANKFORT, Ky. (April 26, 2020) – On Sunday, Gov. Andy Beshear asked Kentuckians to remain vigilant in the fight against the novel coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19) as the state takes an initial step toward reopening certain health care operations Monday.

As of 5 p.m. April 26, Gov. Beshear said there were at least 4,074 coronavirus cases in Kentucky, 202 of which were newly confirmed. Unfortunately, Gov. Beshear also reported three new deaths Sunday, raising the state’s toll to 208 deaths related to the virus.

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Gov. Beshear: Safe Reopening Requires Patience, Planning and Perseverance

April 25, 2020  /  Ted Cox

FRANKFORT, Ky. (April 25, 2020) – On Saturday, Gov. Andy Beshear said Kentuckians must stay vigilant in the fight against the novel coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19) in the commonwealth, even as we begin the first small step toward reopening on Monday.

As of 5 p.m. April 25, Gov. Beshear said there were at least 3,905 coronavirus cases in Kentucky, 171 of which were newly confirmed. Unfortunately, Gov. Beshear also reported five new deaths Saturday, raising the state’s toll to 205 deaths related to the virus.

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Lexington Physician Assistant Recovers From COVID-19

April 25, 2020  /  Ted Cox

Lexington, Ky (April 25, 2020) — Sheila Thornsberry, a COVID-19 patient, was discharged from Baptist Health Lexington yesterday evening. The 50-year-old physician assistant had been admitted on April 2.

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