Kentucky governor says state is in “dire” situation from coronavirus surge

Kentucky is in a “dire” situation because of a surge in new coronavirus cases driven by the Delta variant, Gov. Andy Beshear (D) said on NBC’s “Meet the Press” Sunday.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. Get market news worthy of your time with Axios Markets. Subscribe for free.By the numbers: Kentucky recorded a

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