Governor Andy Beshear announced another large increase in cases during Tuesday’s COVID-19 update.

According to the governor, there are 177 new cases and 11 new deaths, bringing the totals to 2,210 and 115 respectively.

Around noon, Floyd County confirmed its first novel coronavirus infection – a 22-year-old man.

Health officials took to Facebook to announce Pike County’s sixth case.

Officials with the Laurel County Health Department confirmed a second death Tuesday morning in their county.

Signature HealthCARE, which operates Jackson Manor in Annville, confirmed on Monday night that one nursing home resident has died after testing positive for COVID-19.

Last week, the Jackson County nursing home became one of the largest hotspots in Southeastern Kentucky after dozens of residents and staff members tested positive for the virus.

The eyes of the state remain on Jackson Manor and other long-term health facilities in Kentucky reporting mass-infections.

Roughly one-third of Kentucky’s deaths stemmed from those facilities.

Thirty-four total deaths have been connected to long-term care facilities. One of those was a staff member at an Adair County facility.

According to the news conference, 217 nursing home residents and 127 staff members have tested positive in Kentucky.

If you have any questions about the coronavirus in Kentucky, call the state COVID-19 hotline at 1-800-722-5725.

You can also find the latest information, including things you can do to protect you and your family, by going to the state COVID-19 website here.