As Kentucky’s coronavirus death toll topped 1,000 Wednesday, Gov. Andy Beshear directed that flags at all state office buildings be lowered to half-staff for one week as a tribute.
Flags at state office buildings should be lowered to half-staff beginning at sunrise on Thursday and remain so until sunset next Wednesday. Beshear encourages individuals, businesses and organizations throughout Kentucky to join in this tribute.
“Families across Kentucky are hurting as a result of the tragic losses brought by this pandemic,” Beshear said. “We are lighting our homes and businesses green and ringing our bells daily for these victims, but this is one more way we can show our support for these members of our community as they mourn their loved ones.”
Beshear reported 16 new deaths Wednesday, raising the total to 1,013 Kentuckians lost to the virus. He also announced 667 new cases of COVID-19 in Kentucky, bringing the total to at least 53,977.
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