Gov. Beshear reports 231 new COVID-19 cases
FRANKFORT, Ky. (WBKO) – On Monday, Gov. Andy Beshear updated Kentuckians on the state’s response to the coronavirus pandemic.
Gov. Beshear said there would be a fourth wave of the virus unless people continue to get vaccinated and follow safety recommendations.
Gov. Beshear and Dr. Steven Stack, commissioner of the Kentucky Department for Public Health, announced that the Healthy at Work minimum requirements list has been simplified and now applies to all businesses.
“We have fought really hard to get where we are – a much better place than in the fall and winter – allowing us to streamline some of our guidance,” said Gov. Beshear. “I hope people are able to enjoy some of these capacity increases. We can do so safely if we continue to wear our masks.”
The minimum requirements list includes specifications for:
- Physical distancing;
- Facial coverings;
- Hand washing and sanitizing;
- Ventilation;
- Telework;
- Common areas; and
- Daily temperature/health checks.
Events with 1,000 or fewer people in a single space are limited to 60% capacity, or the maximum number of people that allows for physical distancing. Events with more than 1,000 people in a single space are limited to 50% capacity, or the maximum number of people that allows for physical distancing.
Only a few types of businesses still have supplemental Healthy at Work requirements: health care facilities; wedding, funeral or memorial service venues; restaurants and bars; pools and bathing facilities; and gyms, sports and exercise activities.
“What we’re doing today is simplifying our guidance so it’s easier for Kentuckians to follow and easier for them to stay safe,” said Dr. Stack. “I look forward to the day when we put COVID behind us and none of these requirements are necessary. The way we get there is for everyone to make the choice to get vaccinated. These vaccines are amazing tools to help us get our lives back.”
Gov. Beshear reported 231 new cases of Covid, 4 new deaths and 5 deaths from audit. To see a list of those reported lost to the virus Monday, click here.
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