Kentucky COVID-19 Cases
Kentucky Total Coronavirus Cases: 1,749,621
Kentucky New Coronavirus Deaths:
Kentucky Total Coronavirus Deaths: 18,817
U.S. Total Coronavirus Cases: 107,184,620
U.S. New Coronavirus Deaths: 8
U.S. Total Coronavirus Deaths: 1,166,662
Benton and other towns across Kentucky are putting proactive measures in place to quell the spread of COVID-19. Disruptions to school, work, and major public gatherings are already manifesting and it’s important to stay up to date on what’s happening in the Benton, KY community.
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Coronavirus News for Benton
COVID-19 cases in KY on the rise, doubling to 969 from 480 in July
New data from the Kentucky Cabinet for Health and Family Services shows cases of the virus have jumped significantly in the past few weeks: 969 cases have been reported this month through Aug. 21. More info »
Lexington Herald-Leader on MSN - 08/21/2025 01:32pmKY coronavirus cases increase by 134 to 1,452. 6 new deaths ...
Gov. Andy Beshear announced 134 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Kentucky Thursday as the disease pummels dozens of nursing homes, infecting at least 152 residents and staff. At least 1,452 ... More info »
Lexington Herald Leader - 04/08/2020 06:06pmCOVID-19 still has grip on Benton County, health official reports
Despite the what appears to be a waning pandemic, COVID-19 still has something of a grip on Benton County. “Right now, we’re in a plateau of high transmission,” April Holland, Public Health ... More info »
Albany Democrat-Herald - 06/10/2022 08:10pm