FRANKFORT, Ky. (Oct. 25, 2021) – Gov. Beshear updated Kentuckians on the state’s COVID-19 vaccination rate, as well as Kentucky’s declining test positivity rate and number of new cases.
“We are almost decreasing in cases at the speed that we increased,” said Gov. Beshear. “That is a very good sign. Our weekly case numbers are the lowest they have been in 11 weeks. Our efforts to get more and more Kentuckians vaccinated have made a huge difference.”
The Governor highlighted a report that COVID-19 vaccinations could begin by early next month for children ages 5 to 11.
COVID-19 Case Information, Vaccinations Update
Number of people who have received at least one vaccine dose in Kentucky: 2,778,996
As the Governor mentioned last week, he expects to receive updated vaccination numbers from the federal government after one major vaccine provider entered data in two different ways, resulting in duplications.
Oct. 23, Cases: 1,275
Oct. 23, Deaths: 30
Oct. 24, Cases: 803
Oct. 24, Deaths: 28
New Cases Today: 544
New Deaths: 23
Today’s Positivity Rate: 5.84%
Current Hospitalizations: 919
Current Intensive Care Admittances: 281
Currently on Ventilators: 157
During the week ending Oct. 24, 9,749 new COVID-19 cases were reported in Kentucky.
From March 1 to Oct. 20, 84.5% of COVID-19 cases, 91.6% of COVID-19 hospitalizations and 82.2% of COVID-19 deaths in Kentucky have been among those who are unvaccinated or partially vaccinated.
COVID-19 Funeral Assistance
Gov. Beshear said the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is providing financial assistance for COVID-19-related funeral expenses incurred after Jan. 20, 2020. FEMA’s COVID-19 funeral assistance helpline is 1-844-684-6333 (TTY: 800-462-7585), available 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. EDT Monday through Friday. For fastest service following their application, Kentuckians can begin submitting documentation online through DisasterAssistance.gov.