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FRANKFORT, Ky. — Gov. Andy Beshear announced the state's second death due to COVID-19 on Thursday.
Beshear said the individual was a 64-year-old man from Jefferson County, who passed away on March 13 and whose test came back after he died.
Beshear also announced that a 6-year-old in Jefferson County recently tested positive for COVID-19.
There are now 47 confirmed cases of coronavirus statewide, including one in Kenton County.
Eight labs are currently working on tests.
Watch Beshear's press conference in the player below:
