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TODD: WITH NEWS ABOUT THE CORONAVIRUS DEVELOPING BY THE HOUR, KENTUCKY’S GOVERNOR HOPES TO BE A STEADYING FORCE. HE’S SHARING WHAT HE CAN ABOUT PATIENTS IN THE BLUEGRASS STATE AND TAKING STEPS TO MAKE SURE THE TESTING AND TREATMENT PROCESS DOESN’T COST YOU AN ARM AND A LEG. >> WE ARE GOING TO HEAR ABOUT MORE POSITIVE TESTS. WE OUGHT TO BE PREPARED FOR THAT. TODD: FOUR PEOPLE IN THE BLUEGRASS STATE HAVE TESTED POSITIVE FOR CORONAVIRUS. THE FIRST CONFIRMED CASE INVOLVES A PERSON WHO WORKS AT THIS WALMART 60 MILES SOUTH OF CINCINNATI, IN HARRISON COUNTY >> SO THE FIRST INDIVIDUAL FROM CYNTHIANA WORKED AT THE LOCAL WALMART. NOW, AT THIS POINT, EVERY CO-WORKER THAT WE HAVE CONTACTED, WHILE THEY ARE GOING TO SELF-ISOLATE, NONE OF THEM HAVE SHOWN SYMPTOM TODD: BESHEAR AND STATE HEALTH OFFICIALS SAY WORKERS HAVE DISINFECTED THE WALMART, WHICH REMAINS OPEN. ONE ADDITIONAL PERSON IN HARRISON COUNTY HAS THE DISEASE AS DO TWO MORE PEOPLE ONE IN LEXINGTON AND ONE IN LOUISVILLE. DURING AN HOUR-LONG NEWS CONFERENCE TODAY, BESHEAR SAID HE WANTS TO MAKE IT EASIER FOR PEOPLE TO FACE THE VIRUS BY MAKING TESTING LARGELY FREE FOR PEOPLE ON MEDICAID AND PRIVATE INSURANC >> MY GOAL, AND WHAT WE’RE GOING TO GET TO, IS TO MAKE SURE THAT THERE IS NO COST BARRIER. TODD: BESHEAR ALSO WANTS STATE WORKERS TO KNOW THEY CAN STAY HOME WITH PAY SHOULD THEY GET INFECTED, EVEN IF THEY DON’T HAVE ENOUGH SICK DAYS. >> WE’RE GOING TO MAKE SURE THAT SOMEONE WHO JUST STARTED YESTERDAY, IF THEY NEED TO BE AT HOME, CAN BE AT HOME AS WE GET THROUGH THIS. TODD: AS ANXIETY ABOUT CORONAVIRUS GROWS, KENTUCKY’S TOP PUBLIC HEALTH OFFICIAL SHARED THIS REMINDER THAT HE HOPES WILL PROVIDE A DOSE OF COMFORT. >> FOR 80% OR MORE OF PEOPLE WHO GET INFECTED, YOU’RE GOING TO BE JUST FINE. YOU’LL PROBABLY EITHER HAVE COLD SYMPTOMS OR NO SYMPTOMS. TODD: DOCTOR STEVEN SLACK ALSO REASSURED PARENTS, POINTING OUT KIDS DON’T APPEAR TO BE SIGNIFICANTLY AFFECTED BY THE VIRUS. HE AND OTHERS SAY THE MOST VULNERABLE PEOPLE ARE THOSE OVER 60 AND ANYONE WITH A CHRONIC HEALTH PROBLEM. THOSE FOLKS ARE BEING UR

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In Gov. Andy Beshear's update Friday, he announced there are more confirmed cases of the novel coronavirus in the state.The total count in Kentucky is now at 14. Thursday's three new confirmed cases are in Jefferson, Fayette and Hamilton counties, according to Beshear.Beshear said he's strongly recommending public and private schools should cease in-person classes in favor of remote learning for at least two weeks starting on Monday. Kentucky will also work with school districts to provide funding so they can hand out meals to students every day while school is closed.Beshear said this necessary step should not invoke fear.On Tuesday, Beshear said two new cases were in Harrison County and are isolated at home.Early Tuesday, Beshear had more information about the other patients.He said the numbers are changing quickly and the goal is to lead with information and provide as many updates as are required."Stay calm. There is no reason to panic. We are all going to get through this," Beshear said.The other six individuals that have tested positive in Kentucky are still in isolation and receiving medical attention.Beshear said the first three patients in Harrison County are a 27-year-old woman, a 67-year-old woman, and a 68-year-old man. He said all of those cases are closely linked.On Monday, we learned that the first patient in Harrison County worked at the Walmart in Cynthiana, but on Tuesday, Beshear said "the three cases are not linked by Walmart."The patients in Fayette County are a 49-year-old man and a 46-year-old man. Beshear said the patient in Jefferson County is a 69-year-old man. That patient is being treated at Norton Brownsboro Hospital.It's unclear if any of the patients have underlying conditions. That information can't be made available due to HIPAA regulations, Beshear said.Here's what Beshear's administration has done so far in response to COVID-19.An emergency management center has been activated and changes to Medicaid have been implemented to make sure everyone can get care and testing. On Monday, Beshear filed an executive order to waive copays and other costs for most private insurers.If you have any questions, call the coronavirus hotline at 1-800-722-5725.Beshear said signed another executive order on Tuesday that could help those in long-term care. It will allow pharmacists to refill prescriptions up to 30 days of non-controlled medication. That will help those in self isolation or an individual in a long-term facility who may not be able to get to a doctor to get that prescription refilled.It will also temporarily allows people to operate a pharmacy in an area not designated on a pharmacy permit. Beshear said if we reach a point where mobile stations have to be set up to help people, that tool will already be in effect. The order also allows pharmacies to dispense drugs as needed, according to any protocols established by the Center for Disease Control or national groups."It is always important to put this in to context because with the huge amount of coverage, it can cause real concern among our families," Beshear said. "We have 22,591 confirmed cases of the flu in Kentucky. That's compared to six confirmed cases of the coronavirus. We will have more (cases) but put that into context with what we are seeing with the flu. We've had 85 deaths with the flu."Kentucky officials provided stronger guidance Tuesday for nursing homes and long-term care facilities.Those facilities are asked to restrict visitors and adopt policies to protect those individuals."I understand there are Kentuckians who worry they may not see their loved ones, but right now we are making sure we are protecting the life, health and safety of individuals in that facility," Beshear said.For those who have questions about visitation at one of those facilities can call the Inspector General's Office at 502-564-2888.Beshear also advises people over 60 to avoid crowds, not fly and avoid cruise ships.Kentuckians are also urged to visit this website, which gives the latest information on coronavirus monitoring in the state.Indiana's coronavirus count grew to six on Tuesday. You can keep up with Indiana's count here.