The past two academic years have been disrupted by the coronavirus, but Gov. Andy Beshear is expressing optimism for the upcoming year. 

While Clymer says facial coverings and social distancing are no longer mandated, people who haven't been fully vaccinated against COVID-19 are "strongly encouraged" to continue both practices. 

The city says visitors who are not fully vaccinated are encouraged to wear masks, and disposable masks will still be available in the city hall foyer. 

Gov. Andy Beshear encouraged younger Kentuckians to get vaccinated, noting that kids and teens ages 10 to 19 had the highest COVID-19 incident rate in Monday's case report. 

Gov. Andy Beshear is providing an update on the coronavirus in Kentucky.

WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. will share an additional 20 million doses of COVID-19 vaccines with the world in the coming six weeks.