Counties with highest COVID-19 infection rates in Kentucky
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April 22, 2021
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Counties with highest COVID-19 infection rates in Kentucky
The United States by April 21 had reached 569,404 deaths due to COVID-19 and more than 31.9 million cases, according to Johns Hopkins University. Amid the grim numbers come two bright spots: As of Feb. 2, more Americans had been vaccinated for COVID-19 than had been infected; and since then, rolling averages for case counts and deaths have been on the decline.
Stacker compiled a list of the counties with highest COVID-19 infection rates in Kentucky using data from the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services. Counties are ranked by the highest infection rate per 100k residents from 4/13/2021 to 4/19/2021. Ties are broken by total new cases.
As has been true throughout America’s COVID-19 history, every state—and even every county—has its own COVID-19 story, driven by local policies and behaviors. Keep reading to see where infection rates are highest in your home state.
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#50. Carter County
- New cases per 100k in the past week: 90 (24 new cases, -45% change from previous week)
--- Compared to average rate of new cases in Kentucky: 4.3% less cases per 100k residents
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 8,333 (2,233 total cases)
- New deaths per 100k in the past week: 0 (0 new deaths, -100% change from previous week)
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 119 (32 total deaths)
- Test positivity rate: 5.0%
--- Compared to average rate of new cases in Kentucky: 4.3% less cases per 100k residents
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 8,333 (2,233 total cases)
- New deaths per 100k in the past week: 0 (0 new deaths, -100% change from previous week)
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 119 (32 total deaths)
- Test positivity rate: 5.0%
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#49. Perry County
- New cases per 100k in the past week: 93 (24 new cases, -23% change from previous week)
--- Compared to average rate of new cases in Kentucky: 1.1% less cases per 100k residents
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 10,113 (2,605 total cases)
- New deaths per 100k in the past week: 0 (0 new deaths, -100% change from previous week)
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 245 (63 total deaths)
- Test positivity rate: 3.8%
--- Compared to average rate of new cases in Kentucky: 1.1% less cases per 100k residents
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 10,113 (2,605 total cases)
- New deaths per 100k in the past week: 0 (0 new deaths, -100% change from previous week)
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 245 (63 total deaths)
- Test positivity rate: 3.8%
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#48. Grayson County
- New cases per 100k in the past week: 95 (25 new cases, -32% change from previous week)
--- Compared to average rate of new cases in Kentucky: 1.1% more cases per 100k residents
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 8,030 (2,122 total cases)
- New deaths per 100k in the past week: 3.8 (1 new deaths, -100% change from previous week)
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 197 (52 total deaths)
- Test positivity rate: 5.5%
--- Compared to average rate of new cases in Kentucky: 1.1% more cases per 100k residents
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 8,030 (2,122 total cases)
- New deaths per 100k in the past week: 3.8 (1 new deaths, -100% change from previous week)
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 197 (52 total deaths)
- Test positivity rate: 5.5%
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#47. Hopkins County
- New cases per 100k in the past week: 98 (44 new cases, +13% change from previous week)
--- Compared to average rate of new cases in Kentucky: 4.3% more cases per 100k residents
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 9,679 (4,325 total cases)
- New deaths per 100k in the past week: 0 (0 new deaths, -100% change from previous week)
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 320 (143 total deaths)
- Test positivity rate: 5.2%
--- Compared to average rate of new cases in Kentucky: 4.3% more cases per 100k residents
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 9,679 (4,325 total cases)
- New deaths per 100k in the past week: 0 (0 new deaths, -100% change from previous week)
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 320 (143 total deaths)
- Test positivity rate: 5.2%
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#46. Magoffin County
- New cases per 100k in the past week: 99 (12 new cases, +71% change from previous week)
--- Compared to average rate of new cases in Kentucky: 5.3% more cases per 100k residents
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 7,647 (930 total cases)
- New deaths per 100k in the past week: 0 (0 new deaths, -100% change from previous week)
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 115 (14 total deaths)
- Test positivity rate: 4.7%
--- Compared to average rate of new cases in Kentucky: 5.3% more cases per 100k residents
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 7,647 (930 total cases)
- New deaths per 100k in the past week: 0 (0 new deaths, -100% change from previous week)
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 115 (14 total deaths)
- Test positivity rate: 4.7%
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#45. Fulton County
- New cases per 100k in the past week: 101 (6 new cases, +100% change from previous week)
--- Compared to average rate of new cases in Kentucky: 7.4% more cases per 100k residents
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 8,460 (505 total cases)
- New deaths per 100k in the past week: 0 (0 new deaths, -100% change from previous week)
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 235 (14 total deaths)
- Test positivity rate: 1.2%
--- Compared to average rate of new cases in Kentucky: 7.4% more cases per 100k residents
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 8,460 (505 total cases)
- New deaths per 100k in the past week: 0 (0 new deaths, -100% change from previous week)
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 235 (14 total deaths)
- Test positivity rate: 1.2%
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#44. Rowan County
- New cases per 100k in the past week: 102 (25 new cases, +108% change from previous week)
--- Compared to average rate of new cases in Kentucky: 8.5% more cases per 100k residents
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 8,823 (2,158 total cases)
- New deaths per 100k in the past week: 0 (0 new deaths, -100% change from previous week)
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 70 (17 total deaths)
- Test positivity rate: 5.6%
--- Compared to average rate of new cases in Kentucky: 8.5% more cases per 100k residents
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 8,823 (2,158 total cases)
- New deaths per 100k in the past week: 0 (0 new deaths, -100% change from previous week)
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 70 (17 total deaths)
- Test positivity rate: 5.6%
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#43. Rockcastle County
- New cases per 100k in the past week: 102 (17 new cases, -29% change from previous week)
--- Compared to average rate of new cases in Kentucky: 8.5% more cases per 100k residents
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 8,799 (1,469 total cases)
- New deaths per 100k in the past week: 6.0 (1 new deaths, -100% change from previous week)
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 126 (21 total deaths)
- Test positivity rate: 3.5%
--- Compared to average rate of new cases in Kentucky: 8.5% more cases per 100k residents
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 8,799 (1,469 total cases)
- New deaths per 100k in the past week: 6.0 (1 new deaths, -100% change from previous week)
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 126 (21 total deaths)
- Test positivity rate: 3.5%
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#42. Clark County
- New cases per 100k in the past week: 105 (38 new cases, -24% change from previous week)
--- Compared to average rate of new cases in Kentucky: 11.7% more cases per 100k residents
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 7,550 (2,738 total cases)
- New deaths per 100k in the past week: 0 (0 new deaths, -100% change from previous week)
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 77 (28 total deaths)
- Test positivity rate: 2.2%
--- Compared to average rate of new cases in Kentucky: 11.7% more cases per 100k residents
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 7,550 (2,738 total cases)
- New deaths per 100k in the past week: 0 (0 new deaths, -100% change from previous week)
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 77 (28 total deaths)
- Test positivity rate: 2.2%
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#41. Clay County
- New cases per 100k in the past week: 106 (21 new cases, +75% change from previous week)
--- Compared to average rate of new cases in Kentucky: 12.8% more cases per 100k residents
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 13,185 (2,624 total cases)
- New deaths per 100k in the past week: 5.0 (1 new deaths, 0% change from previous week)
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 201 (40 total deaths)
- Test positivity rate: 5.4%
--- Compared to average rate of new cases in Kentucky: 12.8% more cases per 100k residents
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 13,185 (2,624 total cases)
- New deaths per 100k in the past week: 5.0 (1 new deaths, 0% change from previous week)
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 201 (40 total deaths)
- Test positivity rate: 5.4%
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#40. Washington County
- New cases per 100k in the past week: 107 (13 new cases, +160% change from previous week)
--- Compared to average rate of new cases in Kentucky: 13.8% more cases per 100k residents
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 11,691 (1,414 total cases)
- New deaths per 100k in the past week: 0 (0 new deaths, -100% change from previous week)
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 298 (36 total deaths)
- Test positivity rate: 3.2%
--- Compared to average rate of new cases in Kentucky: 13.8% more cases per 100k residents
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 11,691 (1,414 total cases)
- New deaths per 100k in the past week: 0 (0 new deaths, -100% change from previous week)
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 298 (36 total deaths)
- Test positivity rate: 3.2%
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#39. Metcalfe County
- New cases per 100k in the past week: 109 (11 new cases, -15% change from previous week)
--- Compared to average rate of new cases in Kentucky: 16.0% more cases per 100k residents
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 10,178 (1,025 total cases)
- New deaths per 100k in the past week: 9.9 (1 new deaths, -100% change from previous week)
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 258 (26 total deaths)
- Test positivity rate: 9.3%
--- Compared to average rate of new cases in Kentucky: 16.0% more cases per 100k residents
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 10,178 (1,025 total cases)
- New deaths per 100k in the past week: 9.9 (1 new deaths, -100% change from previous week)
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 258 (26 total deaths)
- Test positivity rate: 9.3%
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#38. Greenup County
- New cases per 100k in the past week: 111 (39 new cases, +8% change from previous week)
--- Compared to average rate of new cases in Kentucky: 18.1% more cases per 100k residents
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 10,040 (3,524 total cases)
- New deaths per 100k in the past week: 8.5 (3 new deaths, +200% change from previous week)
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 162 (57 total deaths)
- Test positivity rate: 5.6%
--- Compared to average rate of new cases in Kentucky: 18.1% more cases per 100k residents
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 10,040 (3,524 total cases)
- New deaths per 100k in the past week: 8.5 (3 new deaths, +200% change from previous week)
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 162 (57 total deaths)
- Test positivity rate: 5.6%
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#37. Daviess County
- New cases per 100k in the past week: 113 (115 new cases, +35% change from previous week)
--- Compared to average rate of new cases in Kentucky: 20.2% more cases per 100k residents
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 10,275 (10,430 total cases)
- New deaths per 100k in the past week: 1.0 (1 new deaths, -75% change from previous week)
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 175 (178 total deaths)
- Test positivity rate: 7.2%
--- Compared to average rate of new cases in Kentucky: 20.2% more cases per 100k residents
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 10,275 (10,430 total cases)
- New deaths per 100k in the past week: 1.0 (1 new deaths, -75% change from previous week)
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 175 (178 total deaths)
- Test positivity rate: 7.2%
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#36. Allen County
- New cases per 100k in the past week: 113 (24 new cases, -43% change from previous week)
--- Compared to average rate of new cases in Kentucky: 20.2% more cases per 100k residents
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 9,477 (2,020 total cases)
- New deaths per 100k in the past week: 9.4 (2 new deaths, 0% change from previous week)
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 178 (38 total deaths)
- Test positivity rate: 3.6%
--- Compared to average rate of new cases in Kentucky: 20.2% more cases per 100k residents
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 9,477 (2,020 total cases)
- New deaths per 100k in the past week: 9.4 (2 new deaths, 0% change from previous week)
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 178 (38 total deaths)
- Test positivity rate: 3.6%
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#35. McCreary County
- New cases per 100k in the past week: 116 (20 new cases, -31% change from previous week)
--- Compared to average rate of new cases in Kentucky: 23.4% more cases per 100k residents
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 11,328 (1,952 total cases)
- New deaths per 100k in the past week: 0 (0 new deaths, -100% change from previous week)
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 168 (29 total deaths)
- Test positivity rate: 5.1%
--- Compared to average rate of new cases in Kentucky: 23.4% more cases per 100k residents
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 11,328 (1,952 total cases)
- New deaths per 100k in the past week: 0 (0 new deaths, -100% change from previous week)
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 168 (29 total deaths)
- Test positivity rate: 5.1%
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#34. Spencer County
- New cases per 100k in the past week: 119 (23 new cases, +53% change from previous week)
--- Compared to average rate of new cases in Kentucky: 26.6% more cases per 100k residents
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 8,103 (1,568 total cases)
- New deaths per 100k in the past week: 0 (0 new deaths, -100% change from previous week)
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 93 (18 total deaths)
- Test positivity rate: 4.6%
--- Compared to average rate of new cases in Kentucky: 26.6% more cases per 100k residents
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 8,103 (1,568 total cases)
- New deaths per 100k in the past week: 0 (0 new deaths, -100% change from previous week)
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 93 (18 total deaths)
- Test positivity rate: 4.6%
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#33. Mercer County
- New cases per 100k in the past week: 123 (27 new cases, +800% change from previous week)
--- Compared to average rate of new cases in Kentucky: 30.9% more cases per 100k residents
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 11,426 (2,506 total cases)
- New deaths per 100k in the past week: 9.1 (2 new deaths, 0% change from previous week)
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 223 (49 total deaths)
- Test positivity rate: 4.0%
--- Compared to average rate of new cases in Kentucky: 30.9% more cases per 100k residents
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 11,426 (2,506 total cases)
- New deaths per 100k in the past week: 9.1 (2 new deaths, 0% change from previous week)
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 223 (49 total deaths)
- Test positivity rate: 4.0%
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#32. Nicholas County
- New cases per 100k in the past week: 124 (9 new cases, +50% change from previous week)
--- Compared to average rate of new cases in Kentucky: 31.9% more cases per 100k residents
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 7,167 (521 total cases)
- New deaths per 100k in the past week: 0 (0 new deaths, -100% change from previous week)
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 110 (8 total deaths)
- Test positivity rate: 4.1%
--- Compared to average rate of new cases in Kentucky: 31.9% more cases per 100k residents
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 7,167 (521 total cases)
- New deaths per 100k in the past week: 0 (0 new deaths, -100% change from previous week)
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 110 (8 total deaths)
- Test positivity rate: 4.1%
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#31. Hancock County
- New cases per 100k in the past week: 126 (11 new cases, +10% change from previous week)
--- Compared to average rate of new cases in Kentucky: 34.0% more cases per 100k residents
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 9,883 (862 total cases)
- New deaths per 100k in the past week: 0 (0 new deaths, -100% change from previous week)
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 172 (15 total deaths)
- Test positivity rate: 11.5%
--- Compared to average rate of new cases in Kentucky: 34.0% more cases per 100k residents
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 9,883 (862 total cases)
- New deaths per 100k in the past week: 0 (0 new deaths, -100% change from previous week)
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 172 (15 total deaths)
- Test positivity rate: 11.5%
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#30. Laurel County
- New cases per 100k in the past week: 130 (79 new cases, -7% change from previous week)
--- Compared to average rate of new cases in Kentucky: 38.3% more cases per 100k residents
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 10,703 (6,509 total cases)
- New deaths per 100k in the past week: 1.6 (1 new deaths, -86% change from previous week)
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 110 (67 total deaths)
- Test positivity rate: 5.9%
--- Compared to average rate of new cases in Kentucky: 38.3% more cases per 100k residents
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 10,703 (6,509 total cases)
- New deaths per 100k in the past week: 1.6 (1 new deaths, -86% change from previous week)
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 110 (67 total deaths)
- Test positivity rate: 5.9%
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#29. Montgomery County
- New cases per 100k in the past week: 131 (37 new cases, +3% change from previous week)
--- Compared to average rate of new cases in Kentucky: 39.4% more cases per 100k residents
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 8,975 (2,527 total cases)
- New deaths per 100k in the past week: 0 (0 new deaths, -100% change from previous week)
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 107 (30 total deaths)
- Test positivity rate: 4.9%
--- Compared to average rate of new cases in Kentucky: 39.4% more cases per 100k residents
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 8,975 (2,527 total cases)
- New deaths per 100k in the past week: 0 (0 new deaths, -100% change from previous week)
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 107 (30 total deaths)
- Test positivity rate: 4.9%
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#28. McCracken County
- New cases per 100k in the past week: 133 (87 new cases, +38% change from previous week)
--- Compared to average rate of new cases in Kentucky: 41.5% more cases per 100k residents
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 9,710 (6,352 total cases)
- New deaths per 100k in the past week: 1.5 (1 new deaths, 0% change from previous week)
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 182 (119 total deaths)
- Test positivity rate: 2.6%
--- Compared to average rate of new cases in Kentucky: 41.5% more cases per 100k residents
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 9,710 (6,352 total cases)
- New deaths per 100k in the past week: 1.5 (1 new deaths, 0% change from previous week)
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 182 (119 total deaths)
- Test positivity rate: 2.6%
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#27. Boyle County
- New cases per 100k in the past week: 133 (40 new cases, +60% change from previous week)
--- Compared to average rate of new cases in Kentucky: 41.5% more cases per 100k residents
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 11,191 (3,364 total cases)
- New deaths per 100k in the past week: 0 (0 new deaths, -100% change from previous week)
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 230 (69 total deaths)
- Test positivity rate: 1.9%
--- Compared to average rate of new cases in Kentucky: 41.5% more cases per 100k residents
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 11,191 (3,364 total cases)
- New deaths per 100k in the past week: 0 (0 new deaths, -100% change from previous week)
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 230 (69 total deaths)
- Test positivity rate: 1.9%
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#26. Warren County
- New cases per 100k in the past week: 141 (187 new cases, +87% change from previous week)
--- Compared to average rate of new cases in Kentucky: 50.0% more cases per 100k residents
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 11,714 (15,568 total cases)
- New deaths per 100k in the past week: 0 (0 new deaths, -100% change from previous week)
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 125 (166 total deaths)
- Test positivity rate: 7.7%
--- Compared to average rate of new cases in Kentucky: 50.0% more cases per 100k residents
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 11,714 (15,568 total cases)
- New deaths per 100k in the past week: 0 (0 new deaths, -100% change from previous week)
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 125 (166 total deaths)
- Test positivity rate: 7.7%
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#25. Leslie County
- New cases per 100k in the past week: 152 (15 new cases, +114% change from previous week)
--- Compared to average rate of new cases in Kentucky: 61.7% more cases per 100k residents
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 9,021 (891 total cases)
- New deaths per 100k in the past week: 0 (0 new deaths, -100% change from previous week)
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 61 (6 total deaths)
- Test positivity rate: 6.9%
--- Compared to average rate of new cases in Kentucky: 61.7% more cases per 100k residents
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 9,021 (891 total cases)
- New deaths per 100k in the past week: 0 (0 new deaths, -100% change from previous week)
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 61 (6 total deaths)
- Test positivity rate: 6.9%
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#24. Livingston County
- New cases per 100k in the past week: 152 (14 new cases, -7% change from previous week)
--- Compared to average rate of new cases in Kentucky: 61.7% more cases per 100k residents
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 8,984 (826 total cases)
- New deaths per 100k in the past week: 10.9 (1 new deaths, -100% change from previous week)
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 218 (20 total deaths)
- Test positivity rate: 3.0%
--- Compared to average rate of new cases in Kentucky: 61.7% more cases per 100k residents
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 8,984 (826 total cases)
- New deaths per 100k in the past week: 10.9 (1 new deaths, -100% change from previous week)
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 218 (20 total deaths)
- Test positivity rate: 3.0%
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#23. Henderson County
- New cases per 100k in the past week: 155 (70 new cases, +100% change from previous week)
--- Compared to average rate of new cases in Kentucky: 64.9% more cases per 100k residents
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 10,226 (4,623 total cases)
- New deaths per 100k in the past week: 4.4 (2 new deaths, +100% change from previous week)
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 155 (70 total deaths)
- Test positivity rate: 10.3%
--- Compared to average rate of new cases in Kentucky: 64.9% more cases per 100k residents
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 10,226 (4,623 total cases)
- New deaths per 100k in the past week: 4.4 (2 new deaths, +100% change from previous week)
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 155 (70 total deaths)
- Test positivity rate: 10.3%
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#22. Breckinridge County
- New cases per 100k in the past week: 161 (33 new cases, +50% change from previous week)
--- Compared to average rate of new cases in Kentucky: 71.3% more cases per 100k residents
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 5,860 (1,200 total cases)
- New deaths per 100k in the past week: 4.9 (1 new deaths, -100% change from previous week)
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 68 (14 total deaths)
- Test positivity rate: 11.2%
--- Compared to average rate of new cases in Kentucky: 71.3% more cases per 100k residents
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 5,860 (1,200 total cases)
- New deaths per 100k in the past week: 4.9 (1 new deaths, -100% change from previous week)
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 68 (14 total deaths)
- Test positivity rate: 11.2%
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#21. Martin County
- New cases per 100k in the past week: 161 (18 new cases, +125% change from previous week)
--- Compared to average rate of new cases in Kentucky: 71.3% more cases per 100k residents
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 9,040 (1,012 total cases)
- New deaths per 100k in the past week: 0 (0 new deaths, -100% change from previous week)
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 179 (20 total deaths)
- Test positivity rate: 3.8%
--- Compared to average rate of new cases in Kentucky: 71.3% more cases per 100k residents
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 9,040 (1,012 total cases)
- New deaths per 100k in the past week: 0 (0 new deaths, -100% change from previous week)
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 179 (20 total deaths)
- Test positivity rate: 3.8%
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#20. Simpson County
- New cases per 100k in the past week: 162 (30 new cases, 0% change from previous week)
--- Compared to average rate of new cases in Kentucky: 72.3% more cases per 100k residents
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 10,893 (2,023 total cases)
- New deaths per 100k in the past week: 0 (0 new deaths, -100% change from previous week)
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 188 (35 total deaths)
- Test positivity rate: 7.9%
--- Compared to average rate of new cases in Kentucky: 72.3% more cases per 100k residents
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 10,893 (2,023 total cases)
- New deaths per 100k in the past week: 0 (0 new deaths, -100% change from previous week)
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 188 (35 total deaths)
- Test positivity rate: 7.9%
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#19. Christian County
- New cases per 100k in the past week: 163 (115 new cases, +26% change from previous week)
--- Compared to average rate of new cases in Kentucky: 73.4% more cases per 100k residents
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 9,580 (6,750 total cases)
- New deaths per 100k in the past week: 2.8 (2 new deaths, 0% change from previous week)
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 145 (102 total deaths)
- Test positivity rate: 5.1%
--- Compared to average rate of new cases in Kentucky: 73.4% more cases per 100k residents
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 9,580 (6,750 total cases)
- New deaths per 100k in the past week: 2.8 (2 new deaths, 0% change from previous week)
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 145 (102 total deaths)
- Test positivity rate: 5.1%
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#18. Trigg County
- New cases per 100k in the past week: 164 (24 new cases, +20% change from previous week)
--- Compared to average rate of new cases in Kentucky: 74.5% more cases per 100k residents
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 8,450 (1,238 total cases)
- New deaths per 100k in the past week: 0 (0 new deaths, -100% change from previous week)
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 96 (14 total deaths)
- Test positivity rate: 5.1%
--- Compared to average rate of new cases in Kentucky: 74.5% more cases per 100k residents
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 8,450 (1,238 total cases)
- New deaths per 100k in the past week: 0 (0 new deaths, -100% change from previous week)
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 96 (14 total deaths)
- Test positivity rate: 5.1%
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#17. Bell County
- New cases per 100k in the past week: 165 (43 new cases, +26% change from previous week)
--- Compared to average rate of new cases in Kentucky: 75.5% more cases per 100k residents
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 11,693 (3,044 total cases)
- New deaths per 100k in the past week: 7.7 (2 new deaths, -100% change from previous week)
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 200 (52 total deaths)
- Test positivity rate: 6.2%
--- Compared to average rate of new cases in Kentucky: 75.5% more cases per 100k residents
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 11,693 (3,044 total cases)
- New deaths per 100k in the past week: 7.7 (2 new deaths, -100% change from previous week)
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 200 (52 total deaths)
- Test positivity rate: 6.2%
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#16. Menifee County
- New cases per 100k in the past week: 170 (11 new cases, +10% change from previous week)
--- Compared to average rate of new cases in Kentucky: 80.9% more cases per 100k residents
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 6,935 (450 total cases)
- New deaths per 100k in the past week: 15.4 (1 new deaths, -100% change from previous week)
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 247 (16 total deaths)
- Test positivity rate: 3.1%
--- Compared to average rate of new cases in Kentucky: 80.9% more cases per 100k residents
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 6,935 (450 total cases)
- New deaths per 100k in the past week: 15.4 (1 new deaths, -100% change from previous week)
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 247 (16 total deaths)
- Test positivity rate: 3.1%
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#15. Casey County
- New cases per 100k in the past week: 173 (28 new cases, 0% change from previous week)
--- Compared to average rate of new cases in Kentucky: 84.0% more cases per 100k residents
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 8,169 (1,320 total cases)
- New deaths per 100k in the past week: 0 (0 new deaths, -100% change from previous week)
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 210 (34 total deaths)
- Test positivity rate: 10.9%
--- Compared to average rate of new cases in Kentucky: 84.0% more cases per 100k residents
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 8,169 (1,320 total cases)
- New deaths per 100k in the past week: 0 (0 new deaths, -100% change from previous week)
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 210 (34 total deaths)
- Test positivity rate: 10.9%
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#14. Crittenden County
- New cases per 100k in the past week: 182 (16 new cases, +129% change from previous week)
--- Compared to average rate of new cases in Kentucky: 93.6% more cases per 100k residents
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 7,222 (636 total cases)
- New deaths per 100k in the past week: 11.4 (1 new deaths, -100% change from previous week)
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 227 (20 total deaths)
- Test positivity rate: 2.8%
--- Compared to average rate of new cases in Kentucky: 93.6% more cases per 100k residents
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 7,222 (636 total cases)
- New deaths per 100k in the past week: 11.4 (1 new deaths, -100% change from previous week)
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 227 (20 total deaths)
- Test positivity rate: 2.8%
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#13. Hickman County
- New cases per 100k in the past week: 183 (8 new cases, +167% change from previous week)
--- Compared to average rate of new cases in Kentucky: 94.7% more cases per 100k residents
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 8,151 (357 total cases)
- New deaths per 100k in the past week: 0 (0 new deaths, -100% change from previous week)
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 228 (10 total deaths)
- Test positivity rate: 0.7%
--- Compared to average rate of new cases in Kentucky: 94.7% more cases per 100k residents
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 8,151 (357 total cases)
- New deaths per 100k in the past week: 0 (0 new deaths, -100% change from previous week)
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 228 (10 total deaths)
- Test positivity rate: 0.7%
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#12. Powell County
- New cases per 100k in the past week: 186 (23 new cases, -23% change from previous week)
--- Compared to average rate of new cases in Kentucky: 97.9% more cases per 100k residents
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 9,370 (1,158 total cases)
- New deaths per 100k in the past week: 8.1 (1 new deaths, -50% change from previous week)
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 89 (11 total deaths)
- Test positivity rate: 8.2%
--- Compared to average rate of new cases in Kentucky: 97.9% more cases per 100k residents
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 9,370 (1,158 total cases)
- New deaths per 100k in the past week: 8.1 (1 new deaths, -50% change from previous week)
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 89 (11 total deaths)
- Test positivity rate: 8.2%
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#11. Logan County
- New cases per 100k in the past week: 210 (57 new cases, +16% change from previous week)
--- Compared to average rate of new cases in Kentucky: 123.4% more cases per 100k residents
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 10,261 (2,781 total cases)
- New deaths per 100k in the past week: 0 (0 new deaths, -100% change from previous week)
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 236 (64 total deaths)
- Test positivity rate: 9.9%
--- Compared to average rate of new cases in Kentucky: 123.4% more cases per 100k residents
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 10,261 (2,781 total cases)
- New deaths per 100k in the past week: 0 (0 new deaths, -100% change from previous week)
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 236 (64 total deaths)
- Test positivity rate: 9.9%
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#10. Harlan County
- New cases per 100k in the past week: 211 (55 new cases, -30% change from previous week)
--- Compared to average rate of new cases in Kentucky: 124.5% more cases per 100k residents
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 10,477 (2,725 total cases)
- New deaths per 100k in the past week: 7.7 (2 new deaths, +100% change from previous week)
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 319 (83 total deaths)
- Test positivity rate: 8.8%
--- Compared to average rate of new cases in Kentucky: 124.5% more cases per 100k residents
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 10,477 (2,725 total cases)
- New deaths per 100k in the past week: 7.7 (2 new deaths, +100% change from previous week)
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 319 (83 total deaths)
- Test positivity rate: 8.8%
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#9. Todd County
- New cases per 100k in the past week: 211 (26 new cases, +271% change from previous week)
--- Compared to average rate of new cases in Kentucky: 124.5% more cases per 100k residents
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 8,785 (1,080 total cases)
- New deaths per 100k in the past week: 0 (0 new deaths, -100% change from previous week)
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 203 (25 total deaths)
- Test positivity rate: 9.7%
--- Compared to average rate of new cases in Kentucky: 124.5% more cases per 100k residents
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 8,785 (1,080 total cases)
- New deaths per 100k in the past week: 0 (0 new deaths, -100% change from previous week)
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 203 (25 total deaths)
- Test positivity rate: 9.7%
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#8. Whitley County
- New cases per 100k in the past week: 251 (91 new cases, +69% change from previous week)
--- Compared to average rate of new cases in Kentucky: 167.0% more cases per 100k residents
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 13,206 (4,789 total cases)
- New deaths per 100k in the past week: 5.5 (2 new deaths, -100% change from previous week)
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 135 (49 total deaths)
- Test positivity rate: 2.0%
--- Compared to average rate of new cases in Kentucky: 167.0% more cases per 100k residents
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 13,206 (4,789 total cases)
- New deaths per 100k in the past week: 5.5 (2 new deaths, -100% change from previous week)
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 135 (49 total deaths)
- Test positivity rate: 2.0%
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#7. Wolfe County
- New cases per 100k in the past week: 252 (18 new cases, +64% change from previous week)
--- Compared to average rate of new cases in Kentucky: 168.1% more cases per 100k residents
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 6,916 (495 total cases)
- New deaths per 100k in the past week: 0 (0 new deaths, -100% change from previous week)
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 70 (5 total deaths)
- Test positivity rate: 18.5%
--- Compared to average rate of new cases in Kentucky: 168.1% more cases per 100k residents
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 6,916 (495 total cases)
- New deaths per 100k in the past week: 0 (0 new deaths, -100% change from previous week)
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 70 (5 total deaths)
- Test positivity rate: 18.5%
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#6. Mason County
- New cases per 100k in the past week: 264 (45 new cases, +73% change from previous week)
--- Compared to average rate of new cases in Kentucky: 180.9% more cases per 100k residents
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 9,356 (1,597 total cases)
- New deaths per 100k in the past week: 0 (0 new deaths, -100% change from previous week)
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 199 (34 total deaths)
- Test positivity rate: 4.4%
--- Compared to average rate of new cases in Kentucky: 180.9% more cases per 100k residents
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 9,356 (1,597 total cases)
- New deaths per 100k in the past week: 0 (0 new deaths, -100% change from previous week)
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 199 (34 total deaths)
- Test positivity rate: 4.4%
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#5. Morgan County
- New cases per 100k in the past week: 278 (37 new cases, +118% change from previous week)
--- Compared to average rate of new cases in Kentucky: 195.7% more cases per 100k residents
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 16,425 (2,186 total cases)
- New deaths per 100k in the past week: 0 (0 new deaths, -100% change from previous week)
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 23 (3 total deaths)
- Test positivity rate: 13.3%
--- Compared to average rate of new cases in Kentucky: 195.7% more cases per 100k residents
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 16,425 (2,186 total cases)
- New deaths per 100k in the past week: 0 (0 new deaths, -100% change from previous week)
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 23 (3 total deaths)
- Test positivity rate: 13.3%
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#4. Robertson County
- New cases per 100k in the past week: 285 (6 new cases, +100% change from previous week)
--- Compared to average rate of new cases in Kentucky: 203.2% more cases per 100k residents
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 10,057 (212 total cases)
- New deaths per 100k in the past week: 0 (0 new deaths, -100% change from previous week)
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 664 (14 total deaths)
- Test positivity rate: 0.0%
--- Compared to average rate of new cases in Kentucky: 203.2% more cases per 100k residents
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 10,057 (212 total cases)
- New deaths per 100k in the past week: 0 (0 new deaths, -100% change from previous week)
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 664 (14 total deaths)
- Test positivity rate: 0.0%
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#3. Bath County
- New cases per 100k in the past week: 352 (44 new cases, +110% change from previous week)
--- Compared to average rate of new cases in Kentucky: 274.5% more cases per 100k residents
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 7,200 (900 total cases)
- New deaths per 100k in the past week: 0 (0 new deaths, -100% change from previous week)
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 160 (20 total deaths)
- Test positivity rate: 13.6%
--- Compared to average rate of new cases in Kentucky: 274.5% more cases per 100k residents
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 7,200 (900 total cases)
- New deaths per 100k in the past week: 0 (0 new deaths, -100% change from previous week)
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 160 (20 total deaths)
- Test positivity rate: 13.6%
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#2. Lewis County
- New cases per 100k in the past week: 384 (51 new cases, +168% change from previous week)
--- Compared to average rate of new cases in Kentucky: 308.5% more cases per 100k residents
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 9,107 (1,209 total cases)
- New deaths per 100k in the past week: 0 (0 new deaths, -100% change from previous week)
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 241 (32 total deaths)
- Test positivity rate: 12.5%
--- Compared to average rate of new cases in Kentucky: 308.5% more cases per 100k residents
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 9,107 (1,209 total cases)
- New deaths per 100k in the past week: 0 (0 new deaths, -100% change from previous week)
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 241 (32 total deaths)
- Test positivity rate: 12.5%
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#1. Bracken County
- New cases per 100k in the past week: 542 (45 new cases, +165% change from previous week)
--- Compared to average rate of new cases in Kentucky: 476.6% more cases per 100k residents
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 7,311 (607 total cases)
- New deaths per 100k in the past week: 0 (0 new deaths, -100% change from previous week)
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 84 (7 total deaths)
- Test positivity rate: 14.9%
--- Compared to average rate of new cases in Kentucky: 476.6% more cases per 100k residents
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 7,311 (607 total cases)
- New deaths per 100k in the past week: 0 (0 new deaths, -100% change from previous week)
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 84 (7 total deaths)
- Test positivity rate: 14.9%
