Over 1,200 new cases of covid 19 around the commonwealth this weekend. State officials reported 817 on Saturday and 467 on Sunday. There were also 17 new deaths reported this weekend. Governor Andy Beshear stated on Sunday that the state does seem to be in a plateau in regards to case numbers. Locally, 44 cases were announced Friday for Lincoln Trail, 28 of which were from Hardin county. A positivity rate for the state will be announced later today.
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Some other surrounding school districts began their their school year today. Students in LaRue and Grayson county returned, but online only.
The districts had decided earlier this month to forgo in-person instruction to start the year. Those who opted for in-person will begin the year on NTI, with online learning students remaining the same.
The Kentucky Derby will have no fans this year. Churchill Downs made the announcement Friday afternoon that Derby 146 will have no fans in the stands this time around.
The track had previously announced that a limited amount of fans would be allowed in for the races that day, with various medical and health screenings. The race is still scheduled to run on September 5th.
The state’s covid-19 positivity rate slightly decreased yesterday, but case numbers are still consistent. The state reported 726 new cases as of Thursday afternoon. The positivity rate now sits at 5.18%, which Governor Beshear said was a step in the right direction. Local numbers are as follows:
- Nelson: 8 cases
- Hardin: 5 cases
- LaRue: 2 cases
- Meade, Marion, Washington: 1 case each
The district has 215 patients on home isolation, and 7 are currently hospitalized.
For now, it looks as if high school sports will happen in the Commonwealth. The Kentucky High School Athletic Association has decided to move forward with fall high school sports. The Board of Control met yesterday morning, deciding to go with their Option 1, which maintains their previous plan for fall sports. That means fall sports, such as Football, Soccer, Volleyball, Cross Country, Field Hockey, will start full practices next Monday, August 24th. Seasons start on September 7th, except for football. The football season will kickoff on September 11th.