Kenton Hardin Health Department is reporting its 18th confirmed COVID-19 case, as of April 20.

The news annoucement states: "We continue to get test results back as testing begins to become more available.

"We also report our 2 recovered cases at this time. We continue to monitor and follow these cases as well as those that have been in close contact. Our goal is always to help prevent the spread of the virus in our community.

"We see another large increase in numbers as tests continue to come back from the testing done within those congregate settings.

"Schools will continue to do online teaching throughout the rest of the school year. This will limit the exposure with our children and within families as well."