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Governor Beshear established Team Kentucky Fund

In his evening press conference last night, Governor Andy Beshear informed the public that there are now 124 cases of COVID-19 in the Commonwealth. With this news came the announcement of the fourth death in Kentucky, an 82-year-old woman from Lexington who had underlying health conditions. The governor, however, has continued to try and make bold steps towards flattening the curve, including establishing a hotline to report guideline non-compliance. In addition, Governor Beshear announced the Team Kentucky Fund in order to try and help those who have lost their jobs. The fund will help provide financial assistance to those people, and every dollar that comes in or out will be able to be monitored so it can be ensured to be used properly. The fund will be collected online, and donations are tax deductible. There are no limits to donations, and every penny helps.

COVID match service offered, EPD supports

Two citizens, Brandon Keith and Kaitlyn Edwards, have created what is being called a match program for those affected by COVID-19. This service pairs at risk citizens with citizens who are lower risk in order to receive assistance. Brandon can be reached by calling 502-822-6148 or Kaitlyn by 502-822-6515, or those in need of assistance or who want to volunteer can visit elizabethtowncovidmatch.com. All volunteers will be vetted by the Elizabethtown Police Department.