Why it matters: The number of new cases and hospitalizations in the state are increasing at the fastest growth rates since the start of the pandemic, and deaths are also beginning to surge since plateauing over the summer.
What they’re saying: “If I had the ability to do it right now, we would have a masking order when you are in public and indoors,” Beshear told NBC. “We know that’s a proven way to slow the spread of the virus and ultimately help our health care capacity.”
- “Our situation is dire,” he added.
What’s next: The emergency legislative session Beshear called for on Sunday to respond to surging COVID-19 cases begins Tuesday.