The Lexington Fayette County Health Department reported 245 new cases of the Coronavirus on Monday. There have now been 14,171 total cases and 104 total deaths since the start of the pandemic first hit Kentucky in March.
A statement released by the health department says "Barely halfway into November, and it’s already Lexington’s busiest month for COVID-19 cases. There have been 2,838 cases so far in November; the previous monthly high was 2,804 in September." Almost 31% of the city's totals were reported in the last four weeks.
Health officials say the current spike closely aligns with exposures from the weekend of Halloween and they are concerned about the upcoming Thanksgiving holiday. State guidelines advise that you do not travel and that you only celebrate with those who live in your household.
To help slow the spread of COVID-19 continue to:
• Wear a cloth face-covering in public
• Avoid close contact with others
• Wash your hands often
• Stay home if you are sick