Kentucky reports 429 new COVID-19 cases, 6 more deaths

FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) — Kentucky has reported 429 new coronavirus cases and six more virus-related deaths. The state says the latest COVID-19 cases reported Thursday included 65 Kentuckians ages 18 and younger who were infected by the virus. The statewide rate of positive cases was down slightly at 2.52%. Kentucky’s COVID-19 cases have declined for four straight weeks. More than 2 million Kentuckians have received at least one dose of COVID-19 vaccine.