Gov. Andy Beshear: Kentucky to resume 100% capacity, end mask mandate in June Billy Kobin and Sarah Ladd, Louisville Courier Journal
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Kentucky s mask mandate will largely end June 11, the same day that events and venues can return to 100% capacity following more than a year of restrictions due to the coronavirus pandemic.
“After a long, dark pandemic, more of our people have gotten their shot of hope, and we have steadily moved to lift the last remaining restrictions put in place to slow the spread of this dangerous virus and save lives,” Gov. Andy Beshear said during a Friday morning press conference. Team Kentucky: your patience, hard work and sacrifices have paid off. For those not vaccinated: you still have time.
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The best way to be prepared is to keep a mask with you, Beshear said.
The CDC guidance and Beshear s amended executive order still call for wearing masks in crowded indoor settings such as buses, planes, hospitals, prisons and homeless shelters.
In addition, the amended order which took effect Thursday and will expire June 11, though it is subject to renewal says any person in a K-12 school, child care, health care and long-term care setting should still wear a mask, along with those who are immune-compromised, who are exhibiting symptoms of COVID-19 or who tested positive for the virus in the past 10 days.
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Today, Gov. Andy Beshear said the state’s emerging economy is set for liftoff as final capacity restrictions related to COVID-19 will end Friday, June 11.
Gov. Beshear said the proven effectiveness of vaccinations and expanded vaccine eligibility to include 12- to 15-year-olds is allowing the commonwealth to safely and sustainably ease restrictions. With about 1.9 million Kentuckians vaccinated, the Governor said everyone who is eligible should be able to get a dose of a safe and effective vaccine ahead of June 11.
“After a long, dark pandemic – more of our people have gotten their shot of hope, and we have steadily moved to lift the last remaining restrictions put in place to slow the spread of this dangerous virus and save lives,” said Gov. Beshear