176 new COVID-19 cases in Kentucky and 4 new deaths. The total number of cases is 6,288 and 298 total deaths. 2,266 Kentuckians have recovered from the coronavirus.
Locally, the LCDHD (Lake Cumberland District Health Dept.) says today (Friday) only one new COVID-19 case was reported and it's from McCreary County. No new deaths reported today. Four people have been released from isolation equating now to 139 cumulative confirmed cases (76%) having recovered. Also, a few days ago, Fair Oaks Nursing Home in Jamestown, KY reported that they now have no active cases in their facility, neither staff nor residents.
LCDHD is working aggressively to facilitate testing sites in all Lake Cumberland Counties. They are also working to get an accurate list of local medical facilities that are providing testings so they can publish a list of local testing sites.
Finally, as they are becoming available, LCDHD is reviewing the Governor's guidance on the reopening of businesses. The health dept. has have had Zoom meetings with County Judges and Mayors, County Attorneys and the Chambers of Commerce in order to prepare for a smooth reopening of the local economy.