On Tuesday, January 27th, the state of Kentucky reported 2,714 new cases of COVID-19. This makes a total of 350,528 reported cases of COVID-19 in the commonwealth. 276,016 of those cases have been officially lab confirmed whereas the remaining 74,512 cases are probable.

35 new deaths were reported on Tuesday. To see a list of those reported lost to the virus from Tuesday, click here.

This makes a total of 3,495 Kentuckians lost to the virus; though 288 of those are probable and only 3,207 have been officially lab confirmed.

A total of 3,943,206 COVID-19 test have been administered in Kentucky. 3,534,120 were PCR test, 106,392 were serology test, and 302,694 were antigen test. The positivity rate currently stands at 9.63%.

Currently 1,566 Kentuckians are hospitalized due COVID-19 related symptoms. With 391 in the ICU and 228 on a ventilator.

Top counties with the most positive cases on Tuesday were: Jefferson, Fayette, Daviess, Warren, Kenton and Pike. Each of these counties reported 75 or more new cases; Jefferson County alone reported 440.

On a positive note, at least 41,878 Kentuckians have recovered from the virus. The Governor’s office also reports that 345,800 COVID-19 vaccine doses have been received in Kentucky and 271,339 doses have been administered, statewide. Of the 120,900 doses recieved by the LTCF Program, 48,269 have been administered to long-term care facility residents and staff.

To view the full daily report, incidence rate map, or to get information on testing locations, vaccines, contact tracing, school reports and guidance, guidance for health care providers and the White House Coronavirus Task Force reports for Kentucky and more, you can visit kycovid19.ky.gov.