Kentucky reports more than 800 new coronavirus cases

FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) — Kentucky’s surging coronavirus outbreak is continuing. Gov. Andy Beshear reported more than 800 new cases Saturday as the state struggles to slow the escalation. The governor says he expects to take additional actions to combat the virus in coming days if the case numbers don’t stabilize. Beshear reported 836 more virus cases Saturday, the second-highest daily total in Kentucky. It raised the statewide total to at least 26,764 cases since the pandemic began. Twenty-two new virus cases announced Saturday involved children ages 5 and younger. Beshear reported five more virus-related deaths, raising the statewide total to 696.