@GovAndyBeshear says there will be an update on contact tracing today.
Beshear says nationwide, we are seeing more #COVID19 cases than ever before.
@GovAndyBeshear points out how horrible other states are and says we are not as bad as them.
He says anyone who tries to tank the mask mandate will hurt our response to the virus. Alluding to court case challenging him.
Beshear admits more guidance and clarity is needed on bar and restaurant mandate. Reminds us not to travel, not socially gather.
Beshear is reminding of the “top ten rules” for #HealthyAtWork. Says we are not teleconferencing enough.
A swipe at @KYHouseGOP and Senate maybe. He’s been grilled the last two days by legislative committees.
A swipe at @KYHouseGOP and Senate maybe. He’s been grilled the last two days by legislative committees.
659 new cases
11,217 test given today
5.66% positivity rate
29,386 total cases
Note: There has been no real impact from the mask mandate. @GovAndyBeshear is trying to spin it as a “deescalation”, but cases have gone UP ⬆️
11,217 test given today
5.66% positivity rate
29,386 total cases
Note: There has been no real impact from the mask mandate. @GovAndyBeshear is trying to spin it as a “deescalation”, but cases have gone UP ⬆️
Interesting Beshear Spin (BS) as usual.
“We can’t stop. We can’t let up until we have that vaccine.”
Y’all think masks are controversial? You ain’t seen nothing yet.
Y’all think masks are controversial? You ain’t seen nothing yet.
7 new deaths: 92, 65, 81, 63, 70, 82, 75.
22 new kids under 5 with #COVID19
Jefferson, Fayette, Warren, Laurel, Hardin lead in cases.
“It appears facial coverings are making a difference.” -@GovAndyBeshear
@StevenStackMD is pointing out a bar graph about rate of change. Comparing previous weeks total in cases. Shows current week much shorter (July 27 - August 2). He’s trying to make it visually look better.
Only issue is, blue bars are 7 days, white is only 3. Manipulation.
Only issue is, blue bars are 7 days, white is only 3. Manipulation.
@StevenStackMD assures they are not manipulating the numbers.
*during press conference where selective data is presented
*during press conference where selective data is presented
@StevenStackMD says by the time all is said and done the death rate will likely be around 1.5% but concocts some math to say how many people it could equal up to dying.
No mention of measures he recommends to curb heart disease (ban foods), cancer (criminalize cigs)? Etc...
No mention of measures he recommends to curb heart disease (ban foods), cancer (criminalize cigs)? Etc...
LOL some of Capitol staff have the waxer on cleaning floors. They may have been coming to shine @StevenStackMD’s head.
@StevenStackMD says for some people #COVID19 was like pouring round up in their lungs.
@StevenStackMD sounds like Kermit the Frog. You can almost see @GovAndyBeshear’s hand up his backside. 🎶“Why are there so many, case of COVID🎶
@GovAndyBeshear doing his social media. Encourages us to eat takeout to support the restaurants he’s destroying.
Mark Carter with an update on contact tracing. There will soon be 886 people employed.
On if people are cooperative, Carter says overwhelmingly they are.
Carter says contacts are “across the board” on congregate settings, employees, says a flare up in Bell and Harlan Co. Is attributable to travel. Says there isn’t one single thing responsible. Kind of contradicts @GovAndyBeshear’s arbitrary targeting of restaurants & bars
Mark Carter walked off with @GovAndyBeshear’s written questions. When bringing them back he didn’t have a mask. In telling him to put it on first, Beshear touched his masks apx 6 times.
Questions
First is about Louisville unemployment I. Person assistance office. Question is if 1 week is enough because the sign up filled up on a matter of a couple hours.
Beshear says it’s not enough anywhere.
First is about Louisville unemployment I. Person assistance office. Question is if 1 week is enough because the sign up filled up on a matter of a couple hours.
Beshear says it’s not enough anywhere.
Beshear complains about an unemployment system that encourages and incentives people to be self sufficient (not his words, we are translating).
Question on KY Kingdom. Says he’s received complaints. Addressing it with them.
Question on statistics of more people staying and vacationing in KY
Doesn’t have data.
Doesn’t have data.
@GovAndyBeshear takes more swipes at Florida.
Beshear takes question on federal “glitch” delaying benefits by a day.
@TomL_Ky_Today asks about federal lawsuit in NKY about evictions.
Beshear says there appears to be no resolution. Says he will move forward to defend his order to prevent evictions. Acknowledges some people are gaming the system.
Beshear says there appears to be no resolution. Says he will move forward to defend his order to prevent evictions. Acknowledges some people are gaming the system.
Question on @MuncieMcNamara testimony....
@GovAndyBeshear plays slightly dumb acting like he’s not entirely sure of the position. Says he’s a disgruntled employee, and says it’s happened every administration.
Beshear says he thinks termination is valid and says they are now just disgruntled. Throws @MuncieMcNamara under the bus for “fwd and email and then going home” regarding data breach.
Question on unemployment robo calls going out. Admits it may be confusing people. Says we may need to reconsider if it’s necessary.
Question on presnenting Derby trophy.
Beshear says of there is an escalation, he may not present trophy to winner. Says if we still have these number of cases in Sept, says he probably will because it means we are plateauing.
(Stupid question 🙄)
Beshear says of there is an escalation, he may not present trophy to winner. Says if we still have these number of cases in Sept, says he probably will because it means we are plateauing.
(Stupid question 🙄)
Question on younger people getting virus. Says they can spread and can be harmed. Worries about school openings and spread. Reminds he recommends in person classes Moved back to third week of August.
Says he can’t give better heads up right right now on schools. “We gotta deal with it.”
Question on if contact tracing provides any insight on spread indoor vs outdoor.
@StevenStackMD, or course, targets churches. Says masks in salons prevented but says church goers didn’t. On indoor vs outdoor, stack says flow of air is better outside. Virus less concentrated.
@StevenStackMD, or course, targets churches. Says masks in salons prevented but says church goers didn’t. On indoor vs outdoor, stack says flow of air is better outside. Virus less concentrated.
Beshear says don’t have a false sense of security outside
(protestors!)
(protestors!)
Question on if masks may exist throughout the year.
Beshear says it’s probable order will be extended. @Alvarado4Senate pointed out yesterday that an emergency order can’t be “renewed” as the order and Beshear says. Interesting.
Beshear says it’s probable order will be extended. @Alvarado4Senate pointed out yesterday that an emergency order can’t be “renewed” as the order and Beshear says. Interesting.
Question on state fair.
@GovAndyBeshear did new list of recommendations have been sent to them. Doesn’t recall what the recommendations are.
@GovAndyBeshear did new list of recommendations have been sent to them. Doesn’t recall what the recommendations are.
When taking another question there was some confusion on who he was calling on. @GovAndyBeshear says “Joe’s (@JoeSonka) a little further left.”
That’s and understatement #BarefootProgressivePrick
That’s and understatement #BarefootProgressivePrick
Another wasted question
That’s a wrap upon a video from a Assistant Coach’s for UK Women’s basketball. (Super exciting)
“Yo, Yo, BIg Blue Nation” propaganda video begins.”
#KYFreedom
That’s a wrap upon a video from a Assistant Coach’s for UK Women’s basketball. (Super exciting)
“Yo, Yo, BIg Blue Nation” propaganda video begins.”
#KYFreedom
