Lexington sets single-day record as new COVID-19 cases top 60. 103-year-old dies
The Lexington-Fayette County Health Department reported 62 new cases of COVID-19 on Tuesday, a new single-day high in the city. The previous high, which was recorded on July 1, was 46.
The total number of confirmed cases is now 1,775. There was also one new death reported, bringing the death toll to 32. The death was a 103-year-old woman, according to the health department and Gov. Andy Beshear.
There were 25 new cases in Lexington residents 34 and under, 15 new cases in residents 35-54, and 13 new cases in residents 55 and older, according to health department data.
There were four new reported hospitalizations and 17 new reported recoveries, according to health department data.
The city’s new high in coronavirus cases occurs as some businesses, stores and residents have relaxed their varied prevention practices, such as wearing masks or cleaning carts.
The city health department said it is still seeing cases in people returning from vacations in Florida and South Carolina, which have been deemed virus “hot spots.” Lexington continues to echo recommendations from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention for people traveling and for all Lexington residents in general:
- Wash your hands often
- Avoid close contact with others
- Wear a cloth face covering in public
- Cover coughs and sneezes
- Pick up food at drive-throughs, curbside restaurant service, or stores.
This story was originally published July 7, 2020 at 9:40 AM.