LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- Wednesday marks four years since Kentucky reported its first confirmed case of COVID-19.
Gov. Andy Beshear marked the fourth anniversary by issuing a proclamation of "A Day of Compassion" in Kentucky.
"Our fight against this once-a-century global pandemic was marked by loss – so many of our family members and friends taken far too soon," Beshear said in a news release. "It’s important that we continue to be there for our families and communities that are hurting."
State officials report COVID-19 has contributed to the deaths of more than 19,650 Kentuckians.
"Another important legacy of this time is how Kentuckians everywhere came together and cared for one another," Beshear said. "From our health care heroes and first responders to our educators, farmers, factory workers and more, our people showed up to help their neighbors time and time again."
A ceremony with Kentucky health officials, including Dr. Steven Stack, commissioner for public health, was held on Wednesday at the Rotunda of the Kentucky State Capitol in Frankfort.
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