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Gov. Andy Beshear said a fourth wave of COVID-19 is possible, according to trends that are being followed. Gov. Beshear: Starting May 28, All Events and Businesses Catering to 1,000 People or Fewer Can Increase to 75% Capacity May 6, 2021
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Gov. Andy Beshear said a fourth wave of COVID-19 is possible, according to trends that are being followed.
FRANKFORT â 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.
In addition, starting May 28, indoor and outdoor events with more than 1,000 people can be held at 60% capacity.
âThe U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is now projecting a sharp decline in COVID-19 cases by July. Iâm hoping weâll be fully done with all capacity restrictions by July. That is my expectation,â said Gov. Beshear. âWe donât have to be patient for that much lon
GOVERNOR BESHEAR’S DAILY COVID-19 STATEMENT
FRANKFORT, Ky. (May 6, 2021) – 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.
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.”
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But so are a lot of other folks.
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