City Of Nashville Issues COVID-19 Update (May 29)

Press release from the City of Nashville:

5/29/2020

By Chris Song

Mayor John Cooper’s office issued the following announcements regarding Metro’s citywide coronavirus (COVID-19) monitoring and response efforts in coordination with area hospitals, healthcare providers, medical colleges, and other community partners.

Metro Public Health Department

Metro Public Health Department officials announced today a total number of 5,210 confirmed cases of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in Nashville/Davidson County, an increase of 63 in the past 24 hours.

The confirmed cases range in age from 1 month to 100 years.

An additional death was reported in Davidson County, a 90-year-old woman. It is currently unknown if she had any underlying health conditions.

A total of fifty-nine (59) people have died after a confirmed case of COVID-19. 3,947 individuals have recovered from the virus.

• Available hospital beds: 22 percent
• Available ICU beds: 20 percent

The MPHD COVID-19 Hotline received 179 calls on Thursday, May 28, 2020.

Total number of cases: 5,210

Cases reported in the past 24 hours: 63

Cases by sex

• Male: 2,775
• Female: 2,262
• Unknown: 173

Total Cases by age

Age Group (years)
Number of Cases

Unknown
11

0-10
198

11-20
446

21-30
1,279

31-40
1,119

41-50
848

51-60
654

61-70
393

71-80
176

81+
86

Total
5,210

Recovered
3,947

Deaths
59

Total active cases
1,204

• Total number of tests administered: 56,369
• Total positive results: 5,210
• Total negative results: 51,159
• Positive results as percentage of total: 9.2%

Health officials remind everyone to take steps to stop the spread of germs like COVID-19. These include:

• Practice social distancing as defined by the CDC (6 feet of distance from others). Do not gather in groups larger than 25.
• Wear a cloth face covering when in a community setting, especially in situations where you may be near people. These face coverings are not a substitute for social distancing.
• Stay at home as much as possible. People over 65 years of age or whose health is at risk should remain at home unless absolutely necessary.
• Wash your hands often with soap and water. Use alcohol-based hand sanitizer if soap and water are not available.
• Cover your mouth and nose with a tissue when coughing or sneezing.
• Avoid touching your eyes, nose, or mouth.

This press release was produced by the City of Nashville. The views expressed here are the author’s own.