As of 4 p.m. July 20, Gov. Beshear said there were at least 23,414 coronavirus cases in Kentucky, 258 of which were newly reported Monday. Eight cases were from children ages 5 and younger. That followed 30 such cases in young children reported Sunday.

“Just yesterday, nearly 1,000 cases, on average that means we lose 30 additional people,” the Governor said. “Let’s make sure we change that curve that’s out there to protect the people around us.”

Unfortunately, Gov. Beshear reported one new death Monday, raising the total to 671 Kentuckians lost to the virus.

The death reported Monday was a 94-year-old woman from Casey County.

“Today we’re reporting, thankfully, just one new death,” said Gov. Beshear. “But this is one family we need to support.”

As of Monday, there have been at least 533,143 coronavirus tests performed in Kentucky. The positivity rate currently stands at 4.52 %. At least 6,876 Kentuckians have recovered from the virus.

Due to limited reporting on the weekends, some updated information is now available from Sunday, July 19.

As of Sunday, there were 531,995 coronavirus tests performed in Kentucky. The positivity rate was at 4.69% and at least 6,874 Kentuckians had recovered from the virus.

Responding to some reports that some seeking coronavirus testing still are being asked to provide a doctor’s order, administration officials reiterated that the Cabinet for Health and Family Services, Department for Public Health (DPH) issued an order removing any such requirement to receive a COVID-19 test.

Kentuckians can sign up for molecular diagnostic testing at more than 200 locations throughout the state, listed by county at kycovid19.ky.gov.

For additional information, including up-to-date lists of positive cases and deaths, as well as breakdowns of coronavirus infections by county, race and ethnicity, click here.