2,898 new cases of COVID-19, 23 additional deaths reported in Ky.
COVID-19 incidence rate in Kentucky on Wednesday, December 16. (Source: Kentucky Dept. for Public Health)
By Amber Ruch | December 16, 2020 at 5:32 PM CST - Updated December 16 at 5:33 PM
FRANKFORT, Ky. (KFVS) - Governor Andy Beshear announced on Wednesday, December 16 that all 11 approved health facilities received their initial shipments of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccines.
“This is a very exciting time. With these life-saving vaccines being administered right now to our front-line workers, the beginning of the end of the coronavirus crisis is in sight,” the governor said. “We are also continuing to see fewer cases week over week, with today’s number down from last Wednesday. This is all great news, but it will take time before these modern medical miracles are available to everyone. Until then, we need everyone on Team Kentucky to be patient and vigilant. Continue to mask up, maintain social distance, avoid unnecessary travel and crowds, and practice proper hand washing.”