Tennessee cases increase by 462, deaths by 2
Tennessee has 462 more confirmed coronavirus cases and two new deaths resulting from the disease, according to the state’s Department of Health.
That brings the statewide total to 20,607 confirmed cases and 338 deaths.
The 462 new cases come from 12,643 tests, a positivity rate of 3.65%.
In Tennessee, 13,073 people are considered officially recovered from the disease; 1,594 were ever hospitalized at any point.
Nearly 400,000 tests have been administered (396,219).
The agency reports 4,451 confirmed cases and 94 deaths in Shelby County, up from the 4,404 cases and 93 deaths the Shelby County Health Department reported earlier today.
Nashville’s Metro Public Health Department reports 4,821 cases and 55 deaths in Davidson County.
Topics
Shelby County Health Department Tennessee Department of Health Metro Public Health Department coronavirus Shelby CountyElle Perry
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.
Want to comment on our stories or respond to others? Join the conversation by subscribing now. Only paid subscribers can add their thoughts or upvote/downvote comments. Our commenting policy can be viewed here.