The governor announced 199 new COVID-19 cases and two new deaths in Kentucky.

At least 7,225 Kentuckians have contracted the virus. The death toll is now at 328.

2,712 people have recovered from the virus.

121,246 Kentuckians have received tests.

Beginning May 22, people can get together in gatherings of 10 or fewer. The governor made the announcement at his daily briefing Thursday.

The previous date for resuming such gatherings had been May 25. He says people need to follow health guidelines at gatherings.

Gatherings should be outside whenever possible. And people should not share food, drinks, containers, plates, napkins or utensils.

They also should follow social distancing rules. Beshear says the out-of-state travel ban also will expire on May 22.

If you have any questions about the coronavirus in Kentucky, call the state’s COVID-19 hotline at 1-800-722-5725. You can also find more information, including how to protect you and your family, by visiting Kentucky’s official COVID-19 website here.