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June 22 COVID-19 update: 35,553 total cases, 531 deaths in Tennessee

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Posted at 9:20 AM, Jun 22, 2020
and last updated 2020-06-22 15:03:18-04

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WTVF) — An additional 451 cases of COVID-19 were reported statewide on Monday, bringing Tennessee's total number of cases to 35,553.

The Tennessee Department of Health said the total number includes 35,302 confirmed cases and 251 probable cases.

Cases that are deemed probable have not tested positive in a diagnostic test but may have tested positive in a different test such as an antibody or serologic test. Probable cases can also be cases that were never tested but exhibited factors consistent with an infection, like symptoms or close contact with a confirmed case.

Statewide, 23,567 people have recovered from the virus, an increase of 500 people in the last 24 hours.

TDH reported 531 COVID-19-related deaths and a total of 2,301 hospitalizations for the virus.

Almost 700,000 tests for COVID-19 have been administered in the state.

Metro health officials confirmed an additional 139 cases on Monday. Davidson County has had a total of 8,191 cases since the outbreak began, including both 8,182 confirmed and nine probable cases.

As of Monday, 6,038 Davidson County residents have recovered from the virus.

Health officials reported 90 COVID-19-related deaths in Davidson County.

Watch Mayor John Cooper's entire Monday update below:

The Metro Public Health Department said eight businesses were cited for non-compliance with the public health orders since June 15.

Fourteen businesses were previously cited on June 12 and 13.

The following businesses were cited for not complying with public health emergency order 4:

  • Crow's Nest on Brandywood Drive
  • Smoothie King on Gallatin Pike
  • The Dogwood Nashville on Division Street
  • Sonic on Murfreesboro Pike
  • Papa John's Pizza on Lebanon Pike
  • Subway on W. End Avenue
  • Popeye's on Nolensville Pike

The Dogwood Nashville was also cited for not complying with public health emergency order 6.

Additionally, Sam's Place in Nipper's Corner on Old Hickory Boulevard was cited for not complying with order 6.

Order 4 requires employees to wear a mask when interacting with the public or other employees. Order 6 requires social distancing and capacity limitations.

MPHD said it has responded to 310 complaints, 31 of which were repeat complaints. The majority have been related to employees not wearing masks.


Below is data released by the Metro Public Health Department on Davidson County's cases:

Cases by sex
Male: 4,333
Female: 3,624
Unknown: 234

Total Cases by age:

Unknown403
0-10374
11-20708
21-301,898
31-401,661
41-501,248
51-60919
61-70522
71-80275
81+183
Total8,191
Recovered6,038
Deaths90
Total active cases2,063

Total number of people testedTotal positive/probable casesTotal negative resultsPositive results as percentage of total
81,8238,19173,63210%


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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.