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There were more than 52,000 positive COVID-19 cases reported in Kentucky last week, the highest weekly total by nearly 22,000 (set on September 5).
With 26% of people getting tested for COVID-19 now turning up positive, hospitals have seen a sharp increase in patients.
Oldham County Public Schools shifted to a mask-optional policy in November 2021. Now, the mask requirement will begin Tuesday.
Kentucky's public health commissioner said the new antivirals are being allocated through commercial pharmacies, nursing homes and health clinics.
Beshear said there were 52,603 cases last week. The previous record in Kentucky was 30,680 cases from the week of Sept. 5, 2021.