LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- Gov. Andy Beshear announced four new positive cases the coronavirus in Kentucky on Saturday, bringing the commonwealth's total to 18.
One of the new positive cases is from Jefferson County. One is from Nelson County, and two are from Fayette County. Below is the full rundown of cases in the state:
- Bourbon County
- 66-year-old man
- Fayette County
- 40-year-old man
- 46-year-old man
- 31-year-old woman
- Unidentified positive case
- Unidentified positive case
- Harrison County
- 27-year-old woman
- 67-year-old woman
- 68-year-old man
- 54-year-old woman
- 60-year-old man
- 51-year-old man
- Jefferson County
- 69-year-old man
- 68-year-old woman
- 80-year-old woman
- Unknown positive case (Beshear said this could be a repeat test)
- Montgomery County
- 56-year-old man
- Nelson County
- 53-year-old man
One of those above patients, Beshear said, is in "pretty bad shape" and that he or she "might not make it." He said he'd have another update on the case Sunday.
Beshear said the Nelson County resident refused to self-quarantine after testing positive. He said he worked with local authorities to be sure that he gets back home.
There are 31 new tests that Beshear said health officials should get back Saturday night. Also, Beshear advised all Kentucky hospitals to end elective procedures by the end of business Wednesday in order to handle an increased number of COVID-19 cases. Childcare centers should also create plans for closure within 72 hours, the governor said.
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