NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WTVF) — An additional 559 cases of COVID-19 have been confirmed in Tennessee, bringing the state's overall total to 15,544.
As of Monday, 251 Tennesseans have died and 8,038 have recovered from the novel coronavirus.
The Tennessee Department of Health said there have been a total of 273,277 tests for COVID-19 administered.
There have been 1,344 people with positive cases hospitalized since March.
Current county-by-county numbers are available in the map below this story, updated daily after 2 p.m. These numbers may not add up the total number, as the daily reports from the Tennessee Department of Health often have dozens of cases that have yet been linked to a county.
Metro Health officials confirmed an additional 47 cases of COVID-19 in Davidson County on Monday, bringing the total number of cases ever confirmed in Nashville to 3,699.
Since the outbreak began, 35 residents have died and 1,901 people have recovered from the novel coronavirus.
Mayor John Cooper and other Metro leaders gave an update on the COVID-19 update in Davidson County on Monday morning.
Watch the full update below:
Nashville entered phase one of reopening on Monday, allowing retailers and restaurants to let customers inside at half-capacity.
The Metro Public Health Department issued an order requiring all employees who interact with the public or who can't maintain social distancing from their coworkers to wear a face covering or mask.
This order also asks businesses that reopen to the public to place signage at all entrances asking customers to wear a cloth facial covering.
Everyone in Davidson County is urged to wear cloth face coverings or masks when in public settings, which the exclusion of children younger than 2 years old or if it is contrary to the health and safety of the wearer.
This public order will remain in effect through the entire month of May.
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COUNTY-BY-COUNTY CASES IN TENNESSEE
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.
