NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WTVF) — The Tennessee Department of Health reported 3,606 new cases of COVID-19 on Friday. The department said 65 additional deaths were also reported.
Today's update set a new record for the number of deaths and new cases reported in a 24-hour period. The state's total number of cases is now at 241,513, and the statewide death toll is 3,076.
BREAKING: Tennessee reports all-time highs in new #COVID19 cases and new reported deaths: 3,606 new confirmed cases and 65 deaths. #WearAMask DETAILED ANALYSIS TO FOLLOW 1/ pic.twitter.com/Uttpbl76q8
— Phil Williams (@NC5PhilWilliams) October 23, 2020
This has also been another record-breaking week for hospitalizations. The state hit a new record on Thursday, reporting 1,300 hospitalizations -- breaking the previous record set earlier this week.
Today, the state reported 52 less hospitalizations.
The total COVID-19 case count for Tennessee is 241,513 as of October 23, 2020 including 3,076 deaths, 1,248 current hospitalizations and 214,634 inactive/recovered. (Percent positive for today is 8.81% ). For the full report with additional data, visit https://t.co/Psc3HfgZ8j. pic.twitter.com/yoTKbGcvA0
— TN Dept. of Health (@TNDeptofHealth) October 23, 2020
Earlier in the day, Metro Public Health officials reported 163 new cases, bringing Davidson County's total number of cases to 32,722. Right now, Metro has 1,865 active cases.
Health officials said one confirmed death has been reported in the past 24 hours, a 41-year-old woman with underlying health conditions. As of today, 282 people in Davidson County have died after a confirmed case of COVID-19. Including both confirmed and probable cases, 293 deaths have been attributed to the virus.
So far, 30,564 individuals have been labeled inactive/recovered.
Three of Nashville's key metrics remain in the red category.
New cases per 100,000 people: 27.31
Seven-day percent positive of COVID-19 tests: 6.2
Available Middle Tennessee hospital beds: 12 percent
Available Middle Tennessee ICU beds: 11 percent
The MPHD COVID-19 Hotline received 225 calls on Thursday, October 22, 2020.
Total number of cases: 32,722
Cases reported in the past 24 hours: 163
Cases by sex
Male: 16,009
Female: 16,411
Unknown: 302
Cases by age
| Unknown | 59 |
| 0-10 | 1,598 |
| 11-20 | 3,565 |
| 21-30 | 9,628 |
| 31-40 | 6,574 |
| 41-50 | 4,459 |
| 51-60 | 3,312 |
| 61-70 | 2,006 |
| 71-80 | 948 |
| 81+ | 573 |
| Total | 32,722 |
| Inactive/Recovered | 30,564 |
| Deaths | 293 |
| Total active cases | 1,865 |
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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.
