Thread by @KentuckyFreedom

We’re getting set to live tweet @GovAndyBeshear’s final #COVID19 briefing of the week. #TeamKentucky

A #KYFreedom thread ⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️

Here we go...

@GovAndyBeshear says still hopeful steps taken will help, but reporting 790 new cases of #COVID19.

Says steps will need to be taken if we don’t see a drop. Will recommend next week.

Asks KY not to violate basic rules that can escalate. Asks everyone to exercise severity

5.82 positivity rate @GovAndyBeshear says. Says we need to see of mask mandate held next few days. “Whether we can bring down cases will determine” how we move forward.

Around 8,700 new tests given today

19 kids under five positive. A 1 month old. Beshear gets emotional

7 new deaths:

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81

Beshear asks to light homes up green.

Our lights are in for the unborn

Six new deaths are attributed to long-term care facilities which still make up almost 67% of all #COVID-19 deaths.

@GovAndyBeshear moves on without any input on what his administration is doing to stop the overwhelming deaths in nursing homes #KYFreedom

@GovAndyBeshear is onto the feel good social media stuff now. Encouraging #Staycations where you dont leave the state.

@GovAndyBeshear is now turning this into a campaign speech, touting economic announcements

Announces a public private project. 1.16 million

*Public private partnership

Beshear says “in the now is in a state of crisis”.

Hey, he’s right about something. A Beshear indices crisis.

BREAKING: Ernst & Young contract being extended by FIVE WEEKS.

They were given a near $8 million no bid contract starting July 1.

New contract will cost another $4 million

Beshear touts EY, says 95% of the claims EY “assisted” with still needs processed by his administration.

WHAT????

Question time...

Beshear reminds not to have more than 10 people your house

Beshear was on a call with KY council of churches and says, no mandate, but recommended 2 Sunday’s, no in person church. @CoffeenGrace

Question about legal actions pursued regarding fmr Governor Bevin’s pardons.

Beshear says he kept getting open record requests and said he learned they didn’t have them, and alleges fmr staff took them with them.

Beshear taking the time hit Bevin administration. Came clearly prepared for this question. Had a graphic ready. Media collision likely.

Beshear says difference in price for EY contract is due to less employees quality of employees and how long they are there

@LASmithReports asked about churches. @GovAndyBeshear said he encourages all efforts to keep churches open virtually.

Question on clarity for what to expect on restrictions next week Beshear says it’ll be based on data. Says it’s 14 days ago we look at. Will look at positivity rates, hospital & ICU capacity, and that we need a real change in increase in cases. Says we have to spread out at bar

@GovAndyBeshear blames bar owners for if they get shut down.

Superintendents are being asked to push back school start dates of scheduled for in class schooling in early August.

Question about EY contract and number of unresolved claims.

Beshear doesn’t have the number. Says under 5,000 march claims remain.

@GovAndyBeshear says claims will go down a little bit then a whole lot.

Question about #BreonnaTalyor and if he can request @kyoag for a briefing. Says he will ask for that briefing and says he thinks @kyoag will honor request.

He says “it appears they are actively working on it.”

Question about name of @Rupp_Arena. Says he wants to listen to concerns and understand perspective. Like @KySportsRadio he walks a tight rope and doesn’t take a position.

Tom Latek (legend) asked our question we asked @StevenStackMD if antibody test results are included on reported positive cases. Stack isn’t there today. @GovAndyBeshear can’t answer. Says he will get an answer.

Our inclination is the answer is, yes.

Beshear says spread of #COVID19 is significant.

Question about Indiana Governor mask executive order, reporter points out @AndyBeshearKY isn’t the only one whose AG is challenging them.

@GovAndyBeshear says Indiana governor mask mandate is “the right thing...supports” him

Indiana governors mandate makes wearing no mask a class B misdemeanor with threat of 180 days in jail and up to $1000 fine.

FYI IN Governor said will not be policed

Beshear again talking about bars. Said closure (if it comes) may be a couple weeks. Now clarifies customers are to blame too for not spreading out.

Another question on Ernst and Young about the overall cost of Kentucky’s contract versus Colorado’s. Turkeys was five times higher new contract will be at least three times higher

@GovAndyBeshear says KY has more people and higher skilled employees.

Kentucky not turkeys LOL gobble gobble gobble gobble

Beshear closing out in typical fashion. Video updates coming tomorrow and Sun. Another briefing Monday.

And that’s a wrap