FRANKFURT, KY. (CLARKSVILLENOW) – The first confirmed case of Coronavirus in Kentucky was confirmed by Governor Beshear Friday.
During a Capitol press conference, Beshear said the patient lives in Lexington. No information regarding the patient or their travel history has been released.
The patient is currently in isolation.
“I have filed a State of Emergency, so we will have every tool that we could need to address the issue, and ultimately to protect our people,” said the governor. “We have activated the Emergency Operations Center in Frankfort. We are repurposing our poison control center hotline, which will be available for any member of the public who is concerned, to call and speak to one of our people.”
Residents with questions can call the phone number (800) 222-1222.
Bershear encouraged residents to practice good hygiene and stay alert.
Tennessee and Indiana have both confirmed cases of COVID-19.
Kentuckians can use the resource website to learn more Go to http://www.KYCOVID19.ky.gov to find out more