Gov. Beshear declares state of emergency to ensure state has all necessary resources
FRANKFORT, Ky. (March 6, 2020) – Today at the Capitol, Governor Andy Beshear and state leaders, including top health officials, confirmed Kentucky’s first case of COVID-19.
Gov. Beshear declared a state of emergency on Friday to ensure all state entities have the necessary resources to respond.
“We have been preparing and this was expected as the novel coronavirus spread throughout the world and into neighboring states,” Gov. Beshear said. “We urge Kentuckians not to panic, and to continue taking precautionary steps to protect their health and that of those around them.”
The governor confirmed the first case is in Lexington with the individual currently in isolation in a medical facility receiving treatment.
“I want to make sure every resource we need we have right now,” Gov. Beshear said in declaring the state of emergency. “Everyone should be calm and know your state government will have every tool they need.”
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Kentuckians can visit kycovid19.ky.gov and cdc.gov/coronavirus for up-to-date information.
