Here is an update from The Governor's Friday March 27, 2020 5:00 News Conference:
COVID-19 Ph. #: 800-722-5725
COVID-19 website: kycovid19.ky.gov
COVID-19 Reporting Hotline: 1-833-KYSAFER (1-833-597-2337)
PLEASE COMPLETE YOUR CENSUS - this will set how federal dollars flow even after this pandemic.
NEW: All county Judge Executives & Mayors have been asked to close all public playgrounds, basketball courts, and parks as there is still congregating going on. He wants to help reduce the spread of COVID-19.
NEW: Unemployment Insurance update: If you have applied for unemployment and have been denied, please hold on as you are eligible, it is having to be done manually within the system. You should receive a phone call later on next week to give a status of your claim as it is processed.
NEW: Per Gov. Beshear, if you are a Kentuckian living on the KY/TN border, you are asked not to go to TN unless it is for work.
NEW: 54 new cases since yesterday - Total # of cases now stands at 302. There have been 2 additional COVID-19 related deaths as well.
DO NOT TRAVEL - Unless it is to get to work or to get essential needs such as groceries, medications, etc.