© Provided by Lexington WKYT Governor Andy Beshear gave another update Wednesday morning. (WKYT)

FRANKFORT, Ky. (WKYT) - Governor Andy Beshear gave another update on the coronavirus here in Kentucky Wednesday morning, which is now being referred to as COVID-19.

The governor said he has suspended visitor access at all state prisons.

He said state schools have been told they may be asked to close on short notice, but that we haven't reached that point yet.

He encouraged all Kentuckians to avoid large crowds and said he will not be attending the SEC Tournament in Nashville this weekend.

As for the girls Sweet 16 that starts today. If you fall in the CDC guidelines of chronic health conditions, don’t go. — Phil Pendleton (@philtvnews) March 11, 2020

Beshear also recommended churches cancel services this week.

Gov. Beshear confirmed in a Tuesday afternoon press conference two more COVID-19 cases in Harrison County.

That brings the current total of cases in Kentucky to eight.

Recap of #COVID19 cases in Kentucky: •8 confirmed cases •3 women, 5 men •Age Range: 27-69 •5 cases in Harrison Co, All of them Linked •2 cases in Fayette Co •1 case in Jefferson Co Standing by for an update from @GovAndyBeshear which will air LIVE on @WKYT — Andrea Walker (@AndreaWKYT) March 11, 2020

We're told four of those people are being treated in hospitals and four are at home. The governor said Wednesday morning all eight are showing signs of improvement.

The governor said he expects more positive tests for COVID-19 in Kentucky.

A state hotline has been set up to help Kentuckians who have questions about the coronavirus or need help. That number is 1-800-722-5725.

Gov. Beshear said the attorney general's office is also monitoring price gouging related to COVID-19.

You can report price hikes by calling the attorney general's hotline at 1-888-432-9257.