These numbers for accurate as of the article's publish date: March 18th. The update for March 19th is located here.
The number of confirmed COVID-19 cases in Tennessee has risen to 103.
The Tennessee Department of Health said the cases have been confirmed in the following counties:
- Davidson County - 60
- Williamson County - 24
- Sumner County - 2
- Rutherford County - 1
- Cheatham County - 1
- Robertson County - 1
- Campbell County - 1
- Hamilton County - 3
- Jefferson County - 1
- Knox County - 2
- Sevier County -1
- Shelby County - 4
- Sullivan County - 1
The Tennessee Department of Health updates the statewide numbers once daily. Vanderbilt University Medical Center later said one patient at the Vanderbilt Wilson County Hospital was confirmed to have the illness, bringing the statewide total to 99. This is the first confirmed case of COVID-19 in Wilson County. That person is now at home in self-isolation.
THD has been sharing the known age range of patients with confirmed cases of the novel coronavirus statewide.
- One between 5 and 17 years old
- 67 between 18 and 49 years old
- 19 between 50 and 64 years old
- 10 are at least 65 years old
- 1 case is unknown
The state has established a website for Tennesseans to find a remote assessment site if they are showing symptoms of the virus. To find a testing site near you, click here.
Metro Nashville launched a website for Davidson County residents to stay informed on COVID-19 cases in the area. In Davidson County, confirmed cases of the coronavirus range in age between 11 and 73 years old. Two cases are being treated in the hospital and all others are self-isolating at home with mild and manageable symptoms.
The Long Hollow Baptist Church in Hendersonville said one of its members has tested positive for COVID-19 after being hospitalized for several days.
The church identified the member as Dr. Terry Chamberlain. According to the church, Chamberlain and his wife, Lynette, isolated themselves once they developed symptoms. The church said Terry Chamberlain remains in the hospital in serious condition. Lynette Chamberlin continues to self-isolate at home.
Long Hollow Baptist Church said the Chamberlains were last at a church gathering on March 1.
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What is COVID-19 (a.k.a. the new coronavirus?)
According to the World Health Organization, coronaviruses (CoV) are a large family of viruses that cause illness ranging from the common cold to more severe diseases. Examples include the Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS-CoV)and Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS-CoV). A novel coronavirus (nCoV) is a new strain that has not been previously identified in humans. COVID-19 stands for "Coronavirus disease 2019," which is when this strain of the coronavirus was discovered.
What are the symptoms?
The CDC says patients confirmed to have the 2019-nCoV reportedly had mild to severe respiratory illness with:
- Cough
- Shortness of breath or difficulty breathing
Or at least two of the following symptoms:
- Fever
- Chills
- Repeated shaking with chills
- Muscle pain
- Headache
- Sore throat
- New loss of taste or smell
At this time, the CDC believes symptoms could appear as soon as two days after exposure, or as long as 14 days.
Prevention
The CDC is recommending "common sense" measures such as:
- Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds. If soap and water are not available, use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer.
- Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth with unwashed hands.
- Avoid close contact with people who are sick.
- Stay home when you are sick.
- Cover your mouth and nose with a cloth face cover when around others.
- Cover your cough or sneeze with a tissue, then throw the tissue in the trash.
- Clean and disinfect frequently touched objects and surfaces.
