Kentucky had more than 30,000 new COVID-19 cases last week, the single largest week for cases in the commonwealth during thepandemic, Gov. Andy Beshear said Tuesday during his update.<\/p>\n
Last week, 30,680 new coronavirus cases were reported in Kentucky. The previous week had also set a record with 29,456 cases, making it back-to-back weeks with the most cases.<\/p>\n
We continue to see more cases than is safe by any means, Beshear said.<\/p>\n
Over the Labor Day weekend through Tuesday, there were a combined 13,005 new coronavirus cases and 60 new deaths. Heres how the numbers break down:<\/p>\n
Beshear said he expected to have higher numbers of cases and deaths over the next few days as the under-reporting of cases catches up.<\/p>\n
On Saturday, Beshear signed a proclamation calling state lawmakers into a special session on Tuesday to extend the COVID-19 state of emergency in Kentucky.<\/p>\n
Our situation is dire, Beshear saidSunday on NBCs Meet the Press news program. We are setting case records. We have a record number of Kentuckians in the hospital battling COVID,in the ICU battling for their lives.<\/p>\n
A recent state Supreme Court ruling limitedthe governors executive powers.<\/p>\n
If I had the ability to do it right now, we would have a masking order when you are in public and indoors, Beshear said. We know thats a proven way to slow the spread of the virus and ultimately help our health care capacity.<\/p>\n
More: Kentucky lawmakers consider ending school mask mandate during special session<\/p>\n
More: COVID-19 has shut down at least one-fifth of Kentucky school districts. Here's the latest<\/p>\n
UPDATED LIST: More schools switch to universal mask policies as COVID-19 cases rise<\/p>\n
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