On Wednesday, January 27th the state of Kentucky reported 2,424 new cases of COVID-19. This makes a total of 352,943 reported cases of COVID-19 in the commonwealth. 277,341 of those cases have been officially lab confirmed whereas the remaining 75,602 cases are probable.

47 new deaths were reported on Wednesday. To see a list of those reported lost to the virus on Wednesday, click here.

This makes a total of 3,542 Kentuckians lost to the virus; though 294 of those are probable and only 3,248 have been officially lab confirmed.

A total of 3,964,224 COVID-19 test have been administered in Kentucky. 3,545,049 were PCR Test, 106,506 were serology test, and 312,669 were antigen test. The positivity rate currently stands at 9.35%.

Currently 1,597 Kentuckians are hospitalized due COVID-19 related symptoms. With 387 in the ICU and 225 on a ventilator.

Top counties with the most positive cases from Wednesday were: Jefferson, Fayette, Daviess, Kenton, Boone and Warren. Each of these counties reported 75 or more new cases; Jefferson County alone reported 330.

On a positive note, at least 41,925 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 288,063 doses have been administered, statewide. Of the 120,900 doses received by the LTCF Program, 50,443 have been administered to long-term care facility residents and staff.

To view the full daily report, incidence rate map, 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, visit kycovid19.ky.gov.