Kentucky governor extends mask mandate amid COVID-19 surge

FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) — Gov. Andy Beshear says he has extended his mask mandate for another 30 days. And he’s promising stricter enforcement as Kentucky struggles with surging numbers of coronavirus cases. Beshear said Tuesday that the state is on pace to set another record high for weekly COVID-19 cases. He says the mask-wearing requirement follows recommendations from President Donald Trump’s administration. Beshear says the state will step up enforcement of the mask requirement. And he called on local leaders to do their part. He says businesses should refuse to serve people who aren’t wearing masks.