Kentucky reports 445 new COVID-19 cases, 4 more deaths

FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) — Kentucky has reported 445 new coronavirus cases and four more virus-related deaths. The statewide rate of positive cases was up slightly at 2.77%. The state says the latest COVID-19 cases announced Wednesday included 68 Kentuckians ages 18 and younger who were infected by the virus. Kentucky’s COVID-19 cases have declined for four straight weeks. The state says its death toll from the virus reached at least 7,071. More than 2 million Kentuckians have received at least one dose of COVID-19 vaccine.