Number Of Coronavirus Cases Still On The Rise In Nashville

From the City of Nashville:

June 18, 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.

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Metro Public Health Department

Metro Public Health Department officials announced today a total number of 7,539 confirmed cases of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in Nashville/Davidson County.

There have been no new probable cases reported in the past 24 hours.

Probable cases refer to those that do not test positive in a diagnostic test but might have tested positive in a different form of test like an antibody or serologic test. Probable cases also could refer to cases that were never tested but exhibited the factors consistent with a COVID-19 infection, like symptoms and close contacts of confirmed cases.

Including both confirmed and probable cases, MPHD officials announced a total of 7,550 cases, an increase of 67 in the past 24 hours.

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

There have been no new probable deaths reported in the past 24 hours.

When the health care provider signs the death certificate determined COVID-19 disease was the cause of death or a significant condition contributing to death, this person meets the probable case criteria and would be considered a probable death.

A total of eighty (86) people in Davidson County have died after a confirmed case of COVID-19. Including both confirmed and probable cases, 89 deaths have been attributed to COVID-19.

5,626 individuals have recovered from the virus.

• Available hospital beds: 25 percent
• Available ICU beds: 18 percent

The MPHD COVID-19 Hotline received 152 calls on Wednesday, June 17, 2020.

Total number of probable and confirmed cases: 7,550

Cases reported in the past 24 hours: 67

Cases by sex

• Male: 4,008
• Female: 3,322
• Unknown: 220

Total Cases by age

Age Unknown: 116

Age 0-10: 350

Age 11-20: 676

Age 21-30: 1,824

Age 31-40: 1,598

Age 41-50: 1,207

Age 51-60: 888

Age 61-70: 496

Age 71-80: 244

Age 81+: 151

Total: 7,550

Recovered: 5,626

Deaths: 89

Total active cases: 1,835

• Total number of people tested: 77,278
• Total positive/probable cases: 7,550
• Total negative results: 69,728
• Positive results as percentage of total: 9.8%

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.