Tennessee cases increase by 433
Tennessee has 433 more coronavirus cases and two more deaths resulting from the disease, according to the state’s Department of Health.
The statewide total is now 19,394 confirmed cases and 315 deaths. In Tennessee, 1,560 people have ever been hospitalized for the disease; 12,566 people are considered officially recovered.
Since yesterday, the number of tests administered increased by 7,587, bringing the total to 368,170.
The Department of Health reports 4,127 confirmed cases and 92 deaths in Shelby County, up from the 4,083 cases and 91 deaths the Shelby County Health Department reported earlier today.
Nashville’s Metro Public Health Department reports 4,596 confirmed cases and 52 deaths in Davidson County.
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A native Memphian, Elle Perry has earned graduate degrees from the University of Memphis and Maryland Institute College of Art. She’s written for publications including the Memphis Business Journal, Memphis Flyer and High Ground News, and previously served as coordinator of The Teen Appeal.
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