Current as of March 17, 2020 at
3 p.m. Central Time
Kentucky Coronavirus Monitoring
Number Tested: 380
Positive: 26
Note: These figures are updated daily at 3 p.m. Central Time and reflect all cases reported to KDPH as of that time.
COVID-19 Hotline (800) 722-5725
Community Guidance
Social distancing is key to keeping Kentuckian's safe. It is essential that Kentuckian's participate in the following social distancing activities:
- It is advised that all community gatherings be cancelled
- All 172 school districts, the Kentucky School for the Blind and Kentucky School for the Deaf will close
- Avoid all non-essential travel. Do not fly. Do not participate in cruise travel.
- Recommend the temporary closure of senior centers to help halt the spread of the virus for those most vulnerable
- All state prisons are closed to visitors
- Recommend businesses to utilize telecommuting and allow employees to work from home if possible
- State boards and commissions have canceled any scheduled in-person meetings and instead will use video teleconference technology
- Hospitals are asked to cease elective procedures
This guidance will continue to change as circumstances warrant.
