NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WTVF) — Total confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Tennessee has reached over 10,000 on Tuesday.
The Tennessee Health Department reported 10,052 total cases. Of those cases, 4,921 people have recovered.
Statewide there have been 188 COVID-19-related deaths.
There have been a total of 894 people hospitalized from the virus and 161,928 tests have been administered.
During his daily update on the health crisis, Gov. Bill Lee said exercise facilities in 89 of the state's counties will have the ability to reopen at 50% capacity beginning May 1.
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 Public Health Department officials have confirmed 2,588 total cases of COVID-19 in Nashville/Davidson County, an increase of 100 in the past 24 hours. Two additional deaths have also been reported, bringing the county's total to 24.
The confirmed cases range in age from 2 months to 99 years.
Two additional deaths were reported in Davidson County, an 81-year-old male and an 82-year-old female, both of whom had underlying health conditions. Of those who've tested positive, 1,251 have recovered from the virus.
The MPHD COVID-19 Hotline received 323 calls on Monday, April 27, 2020.
Total number of cases: 2,588
Cases reported in the past 24 hours: 100
Cases by sex
Male: 1,187
Female: 1,167
Unknown: 234
Total cases by age
| Unknown | 238 |
| 0-10 | 52 |
| 11-20 | 164 |
| 21-30 | 660 |
| 31-40 | 463 |
| 41-50 | 371 |
| 51-60 | 313 |
| 61-70 | 189 |
| 71-80 | 95 |
| 81+ | 43 |
| Total | 2,588 |
| Recovered | 1,251 |
| Deaths | 24 |
| Total active cases | 1,313 |
Metro health officials also released the updated heat maps which show the total number of confirmed cases that have been reported to the Metro Public Health Department. The department of health says many of the cases in the southeastern part of the county are essential workers.
Metro Nashville Public Schools will be distributing Second Harvest food boxes on Wednesday from 1 p.m. -3 p.m. -- while supplies last -- at the following sites:
- Haywood Elementary School: 3790 Turley Drive, Nashville, TN 37211
- Hillwood High School: 400 Davidson Road, Nashville, TN 37205
- McGavock High School: 3150 McGavock Pike, Nashville, TN 3721
- YMCA Camp Widjiwagan: 3088 Smith Springs Road, Nashville, TN 3701
- Glencliff High School: 160 Antioch Pike, Nashville, TN 37211
Food boxes will also be available at these Community Centers on Wednesday from 1 p.m. - 3 p.m.:
- Hartman Community Center: 2801 Tucker Road Nashville, TN 37218
- Hermitage Community Center: 3720 James Kay Lane Hermitage, TN 37076
- Looby Community Center: 2301 Metro Center Blvd. Nashville, TN 37228
- Madison Community Center: 550 North Dupont Avenue Madison, TN 3711
On Thursday, meals will be distributed at 1106 Jefferson Street starting at 11:30 a.m.
Editor's Note: We are publishing updates to our COVID-19 count multiple times daily, but with a new story created each day to help track the growth of the virus in the state. Our latest reporting will always be at the top of our website at https://www.newschannel5.com. If this story is more than 24 hours old, (the date this story was published is available at the top of our story, just under the headline) please head to our homepage for our most accurate information.
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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.
