Nashville Daily Metro Coronavirus Press Update For June 2

Press release from the City of Nashville:

June 2, 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 5,617 confirmed cases of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in Nashville/Davidson County, an increase of 100 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 65-year-old man with underlying health conditions.

A total of sixty-four (64) people have died after a confirmed case of COVID-19. 4,237 individuals have recovered from the virus.

• Available hospital beds: 28 percent
• Available ICU beds: 26 percent

The MPHD COVID-19 Hotline received 177 calls on Monday, June 1, 2020.

Total number of cases: 5,617

Cases reported in the past 24 hours: 100

Cases by sex

• Male: 3,017
• Female: 2,421
• Unknown: 179

Total Cases by age

Age Group (years)
Number of Cases

Unknown
84

0-10
224

11-20
486

21-30
1,352

31-40
1,190

41-50
909

51-60
689

61-70
408

71-80
183

81+
92

Total
5,617

Recovered
4,237

Deaths
64

Total active cases
1,316

• Total number of tests administered: 59,885
• Total positive results: 5,617
• Total negative results: 54,268
• 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 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.