Kentucky governor announces new regional vaccination centers

FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) — Gov. Andy Beshear has announced the opening of four regional COVID-19 vaccination sites as Kentucky ramps up inoculation efforts while awaiting increased vaccine supplies. Expansion of the vaccination network was announced as the governor reported 69 more coronavirus-related deaths Thursday. That’s the most reported in one day in Kentucky since the pandemic began. One site opening next week is at the Kentucky Horse Park in Lexington. It starts the state’s vaccination partnership with Kroger. The other new regional sites are opening in partnership with two hospitals in Paducah and one hospital in Danville.