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Capacity at Kentucky events, businesses increasing to 75% May 28

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Kentucky coronavirus
By Kenzie Dillow

(WSIL) -- On Thursday, Gov. Andy Beshear announced that on May 28, all events and businesses with 1,000 or fewer people present can increase to 75% capacity.

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In addition, starting May 28, indoor and outdoor events with more than 1,000 people can be held at 60% capacity.

“The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is now projecting a sharp decline in COVID-19 cases by July. I’m hoping we’ll be fully done with all capacity restrictions by July. That is my expectation,� said Gov. Beshear. “We don’t have to be patient for that much longer, but we do have to finish our work and protect the people around us.�

The Governor also clarified that small groups of individuals  to wear facial coverings indoors in private businesses or homes if all individuals present have received the final dose of a COVID-19 vaccine at least 14 days prior.

As of 4 p.m. Thursday, May 6, Gov. Beshear reported the following COVID-19 numbers:

  • People vaccinated in Kentucky (have received at least one dose): 1,842,521
  • New cases today: 655
  • Positivity rate: 3.51%

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