Tennessee adds 1,156 cases, 5 deaths

By Elle Perry, Daily Memphian Updated: May 01, 2020 2:27 PM CT | Published: May 01, 2020 2:25 PM CT

Tennessee has 1,156 more confirmed coronavirus cases and five more deaths attributed to the disease, according to the Tennessee Department of Health.

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