How did COVID-19 affect people in ?

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1.71M

Reported cases, January 2020-July 2023

18.1K

Reported deaths, January 2020-July 2023

How many COVID-19 cases were reported during the pandemic in Kentucky?

Between January 2020 and July 2023, there were a reported 1.71 million COVID-19 cases in Kentucky.
The daily average number of new COVID-19 cases in the US fluctuated since the first reports in January 2020. In Kentucky, cases peaked in January 2022 at about 15,700 a day.

In Kentucky, average new cases per day peaked in January 2022.

7-day average of new cases, January 2020–July 2023

How many COVID-19 deaths were there in Kentucky during the pandemic?

Through March 2023, there were 18,100 deaths attributed to COVID-19 in Kentucky. The number of deaths peaked in March 2021 when there were 115 COVID-19 deaths per day. See how COVID-19 ranks compared to other causes of death in Kentucky.

In Kentucky, COVID-19 deaths peaked in March 2021.

7-day average of new deaths, January 2020–July 2023

Which county had the most cases and deaths in the state?

Jefferson County had the largest number of reported COVID-19 cases through July 2023. Its 282,700 cases accounted for 16.5% of the state's cases.
Additionally, Jefferson County had the largest number of COVID-19 deaths through July 2023. Its 2,700 deaths accounted for 14.8% of the state's deaths.

Total cases and deaths by county.

January 2020–July 2023

Total cases and deaths by county.

How many people are vaccinated in Kentucky?

Percent of people receiving at least one dose or fully vaccinated, May 2023

How many COVID-19 vaccine doses have been delivered and administered in Kentucky?

Delivered and administered vaccine doses, January 2021—May 2023

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