Daily Metro COVID-19 Press Update For May 18

Press release from the City of Nashville:

May 18 2020

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 4,160 confirmed cases of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in Nashville/Davidson County, an increase of 28 in the past 24 hours.

The confirmed cases range in age from 1 month to 99 years.

A total of forty-three (43) people have died after a confirmed case of COVID-19. 2,863 individuals have recovered from the virus.

The MPHD COVID-19 Hotline received 47 calls on Sunday, May 17, 2020.

Total number of cases: 4,160

Cases reported in the past 24 hours: 28

Cases by sex

• Male: 2,170
• Female: 1,824
• Unknown: 166

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 10.
• 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.