Coronavirus: Nashville Mayor Gives COVID-19 Update (March 30)

Press release from the City of Nashville:

By Chris Song | 3/30/2020

Daily Metro Covid19 Press Update for March 30

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 (MPHD) officials announced today a total number of 434 confirmed cases of coronavirus (COVID-19) in Nashville/Davidson County, an increase of 49 cases in the past 24 hours. The confirmed cases range in age from two-months-old to 84-years-old. Of the confirmed cases, three patients have died from complications due to the coronavirus disease. The third death is of a 69-year-old male. Health officials are investigating to determine if the individual had underlying health conditions. 14 others remain hospitalized; and 80 people have recovered from the virus. The remaining cases are self-isolating at home and have mild and manageable symptoms. The MPHD COVID-19 Hotline received 39 calls on Sunday, March 29, 2020.

Total number of Cases: 443

Number of Cases confirmed today: 49

Cases by sex

• Male: 214
• Female: 225
• Unknown: 4

Total Cases by age

Age Group (years)
Number of Cases

Unknown
51

0-10
4

11-20
23

21-30
164

31-40
63

41-50
57

51-60
38

61-70
23

71-80
17

81+
3

Total
443

Recovered
80

Deaths
3

Total active cases
360

• Total number of tests administered: 4709
• Total positive results: 443
• Total negative results: 4266
• Positive results as percentage of total: 9.4%

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 apart). Do not gather in groups larger than 10.
• Stay at home, unless leaving your home is absolutely necessary because you have medical needs or are an essential worker.
• 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.
• Don’t touch the T-zone of your face: your eyes, nose or mouth.

Stay away from others in your home if you are sick.

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