Kentucky reports 575 new confirmed cases of virus

FRANKFORT, Ky (AP) — Kentucky has reported 575 new confirmed coronavirus cases and 12 virus-related deaths. Thursday’s numbers continue a trend that Gov. Andy Beshear called “very good news” at a press briefing earlier this week. Kentucky’s coronavirus-related capacity restrictions, as well as the state’s mask mandate, will mostly end on June 11. Masks will still be required on public transportation, schools, long-term care facilities, prisons and homeless shelters. About 43% of the state’s population has received at least one dose of a COVID-19 vaccine. Webster County, Owen County and Rockcastle County are all reported to be in the red zone, the most serious category for coronavirus incidence rates.