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Coronavirus in Tennessee: Tennessee reports 2,841 new cases, 40 new deaths

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Sunday, Jan. 24

State reports 2,841 new cases, 40 new deaths

The Tennessee Department of Health announced 3,492 new cases of COVID-19 in the last 24 hours on Sunday.

To date, there have been 708,717 cases of the coronavirus reported as confirmed or probable in the state, of which 45,523 are active.

Tennessee reported 40 new deaths over the past 24 hours. In all, 8,859 people have died in the state as a result of the virus.

There are currently 2,128 people hospitalized in connection to the coronavirus in Tennessee. The state reports 654,335 people have recovered so far.

More than 6.1 million tests for COVID-19 have been administered, including 25,830 new tests reported on Sunday.

Nashville reports 431 new cases, no new deaths

The Nashville Metro Public Health Department on Sunday reported 42 new COVID-19 cases in the last 24 hours. There are currently 4,912 active cases in Davidson County.

No new confirmed deaths were reported in the past 24 hours.

So far, 554 people in Davidson County have died of COVID-19, including both confirmed and probable cases. There have been a total of 82,488 cases in Nashville, and 77,022 are listed as inactive or recovered.

Saturday, Jan. 23

Nashville reports 496 new cases, two new deaths

The Nashville Metro Public Health Department on Saturday reported 496 new COVID-19 cases in the last 24 hours. There are currently 5,060 active cases in Davidson County.

Two new confirmed deaths were reported in the past 24 hours: a 100-year-old woman and a 91-year-old woman, both with underlying health conditions.

So far, 554 people in Davidson County have died of COVID-19, including both confirmed and probable cases. There have been a total of 82,057 cases in Nashville, and 76,443 are listed as inactive or recovered.

Friday, Jan. 22

Nashville reports 420 new cases, five new deaths

The Nashville Metro Public Health Department reported 420 new COVID-19 cases in the last 24 hours on Friday. There are currently 5,257 active cases in Davidson County.

Five new confirmed deaths were reported in the past 24 hours: a 66-year-old man; an 89-year-old woman; a 49-year-old woman; a 64-year-old man; and a 78-year-old woman, all with underlying health conditions.

So far, 552 people in Davidson County have died of COVID-19, including both confirmed and probable cases. There have been a total of 81,561 cases in Nashville, and 75,752 are listed as inactive or recovered.

Thursday, Jan. 21

State reports 3,492 new cases, 128 new deaths

The Tennessee Department of Health announced 3,492 new cases of COVID-19 in the last 24 hours on Thursday.

To date, there have been 697,783 cases of the coronavirus reported as confirmed or probable in the state, of which 49,655 are active.

Tennessee reported 128 new deaths over the past 24 hours. In all, 8,684 people have died in the state as a result of the virus.

There are currently 2,513 people hospitalized in connection to the coronavirus in Tennessee. The state reports 639,444 people have recovered so far.

More than 6.1 million tests for COVID-19 have been administered, including 22,675 new tests reported on Thursday.

Nashville reports 478 new cases, one new death

The Nashville Metro Public Health Department reported 478 new COVID-19 cases in the last 24 hours on Thursday. There are currently 5,541 active cases in Davidson County.

One new confirmed death was reported in the past 24 hours: a 90-year-old woman with a pending medical history.

So far, 547 people in Davidson County have died of COVID-19, including both confirmed and probable cases. There have been a total of 81,141 cases in Nashville, and 75,053 are listed as inactive or recovered.

Currently, 11% of hospital beds in Middle Tennessee are available and 6% of ICU beds are available.

Wednesday, Jan. 20

State reports 4,483 new cases, 86 new deaths

The Tennessee Department of Health announced 4,483 new cases of COVID-19 in the last 24 hours on Wednesday.

To date, there have been 694,291 cases of the coronavirus reported as confirmed or probable in the state, of which 52,307 are active.

Tennessee reported 86 new deaths over the past 24 hours. In all, 8,556 people have died in the state as a result of the virus.

There are currently 2,653 people hospitalized in connection to the coronavirus in Tennessee. The state reports 633,428 people have recovered so far.

More than 6.07 million tests for COVID-19 have been administered, including 21,951 new tests reported on Wednesday.

Nashville reports 248 new cases, 9 new deaths

The Nashville Metro Public Health Department reported 248 new COVID-19 cases in the last 24 hours on Wednesday. There are currently 5,886 active cases in Davidson County.

Eight new confirmed deaths were reported in the past 24 hours: a 73-year-old woman and a 59-year-old man with pending medical histories; along with a 74-year-old woman, a 78-year-old man, a 35-year-old woman, a 72-year-old man, a 55-year-old man and a 66-year-old man — all with underlying health conditions.

One new probable death was also reported in the past 24 hours: a 77-year-old man with underlying health conditions.

So far, 546 people in Davidson County have died of COVID-19, including both confirmed and probable cases. There have been a total of 80,663 cases in Nashville, and 74,231 are listed as inactive or recovered.

Currently, 14% of hospital beds in Middle Tennessee are available and 6 % of ICU beds are available.

Tuesday, Jan. 19

State reports 2,057 new cases, 40 new deaths

The Tennessee Department of Health announced 2,057 new cases of COVID-19 in the last 24 hours on Tuesday.

To date, there have been 689,808 cases of the coronavirus reported as confirmed or probable in the state, of which 57,032 are active.

Tennessee reported 40 new deaths over the past 24 hours. In all, 8,470 people have died in the state as a result of the virus.

There are currently 2,647 people hospitalized in connection to the coronavirus in Tennessee. The state reports 624,306 people have recovered so far.

More than 6.05 million tests for COVID-19 have been administered, including 11,986 new tests reported on Tuesday.

Nashville reports 261 new cases, six new deaths

The Nashville Metro Public Health Department reported 261 new COVID-19 cases in the last 24 hours on Tuesday. There are currently 6,591 active cases in Davidson County.

Six new deaths were reported in the past 24 hours: a 74-year-old man, an 84-year-old man and a 66-year-old man with pending medical histories; along with a 78-year-old woman, a 75-year-old woman, a 92-year-old man and a 75-year-old man, all with underlying health conditions.

So far, 537 people in Davidson County have died of COVID-19, including both confirmed and probable cases. There have been a total of 80,415 cases in Nashville, and 73,287 are listed as inactive or recovered.

Currently, 13% of hospital beds in Middle Tennessee are available and 6% of ICU beds are available.

Nashville adds afternoon COVID-19 testing site Tuesday as winter hours kick off

Nashville launched new hours for its three main drive-thru testing sites on Tuesday, after being closed for Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Going forward, the sites are available from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday through Friday.

The city also added an afternoon option for today.

Nissan Stadium, Lot “N,” 501 S 2nd St., Nashville, TN 37213
Meharry Medical College, 918 21st Avenue North, Nashville, TN 37217
Former Kmart, 2491 Murfreesboro Pike, Nashville, TN 37217
Tuesday only: Gra-Mar Middle Prep, 575 Joyce Ln, Nashville, TN 37216 (3 p.m. to 5 p.m.)

The new hours will remain throughout the colder winter months. Nashville Fire Department Chief William Swann said that 35 degrees is the threshold for when centers will be opened, includ wind chill. On days below that threshold, the sites at Meharry and the former Kmart will close, but the Nissan Stadium site will remain open, Swann said.

A COVID-19 hotline is available from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. CST daily at 615-862-7777 (English) and 615-326-9986 (Spanish). More information can be found at asafenashville.org.

MORE OPTIONS:Where to get tested for coronavirus in Nashville, and what to expect in the process

Monday, Jan. 18

Tennessee reports 2,430 new cases, 39 new deaths

The Tennessee Department of Health announced 2,430 new cases of COVID-19 in the last 24 hours on Monday.

To date, there have been 687,751 cases of the coronavirus reported as confirmed or probable in the state.

Tennessee reported 39 new deaths over the past 24 hours. In all, 8,430 people have died in the state as a result of the virus.

There are currently 2,660 people hospitalized in connection to the coronavirus in Tennessee. The state reports 614,720 people have recovered so far.

More than 6 million tests for COVID-19 have been administered, including 14,116 new tests reported on Monday.

Nashville reports 637 new cases, no new deaths

The Nashville Metro Public Health Department reported 637 new COVID-19 cases Monday in the last 24 hours. There are currently 8,167 active cases in Davidson County.

No new deaths were reported in the past 24 hours.

So far, 530 people in Davidson County have died of COVID-19, including both confirmed and probable cases. There have been a total of 80,154 cases in Nashville, and 71,987 are listed as inactive or recovered.

Currently, 14% of hospital beds in Middle Tennessee are available and 7% of ICU beds are available.

Coronavirus testing this week

COVID-19 testing in Nashville is available at the following Community Assessment Centers, in addition to private health care providers.

Free testing at the Community Assessment Centers is closed on Monday in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Tuesday through Friday, testing is available 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. There will also be an afternoon option on Monday from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m.

Nissan Stadium, Lot “N,” 501 S 2nd St., Nashville, TN 37213
Meharry Medical College, 918 21st Avenue North, Nashville, TN 37217
Former Kmart, 2491 Murfreesboro Pike, Nashville, TN 37217
Monday only: Gra-Mar Middle Prep, 575 Joyce Ln, Nashville, TN 37216 (3 p.m. to 5 p.m.)

The new hours will remain throughout the colder winter months. Nashville Fire Department Chief William Swann said that 35 degrees is the threshold for when centers will be opened, also factoring in wind chill. On days below that threshold, the sites at Meharry and the former Kmart will close, but the Nissan Stadium site will remain open, Swann said.

A COVID-19 hotline is available from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. CST daily at 615-862-7777 (English) and 615-326-9986 (Spanish). More information can be found at asafenashville.org.

MORE OPTIONS:Where to get tested for coronavirus in Nashville, and what to expect in the process

Vaccine distribution in Nashville

Nashville residents 75 and older can now receive COVID-19 vaccines on Saturday and Sunday. Appointments are required, and can be made online or by calling 615-862-7777.

Sunday, Jan. 17

Nashville reports 541 new cases, no new deaths

The Nashville Metro Public Health Department reported 541 new COVID-19 cases in the last 24 hours on Sunday. There are currently 7,408 active cases in Davidson County.

No new deaths were reported in the past 24 hours.

So far, 530 people in Davidson County have died of COVID-19, including both confirmed and probable cases. There have been a total of 79,517 cases in Nashville, and 71,579 are listed as inactive or recovered.

Currently, 12% of hospital beds in Middle Tennessee are available and 9% of ICU beds are available.

Tennessee reports 4,474 new cases, 36 new deaths

The Tennessee Department of Health announced 4,474 new cases of COVID-19 in the last 24 hours on Sunday.

To date, there have been 685,321 cases of the coronavirus reported as confirmed or probable in the state.

Tennessee reported 36 new deaths over the past 24 hours. In all, 8,391 people have died in the state as a result of the virus.

There are currently 2,699 people hospitalized in connection to the coronavirus in Tennessee. The state reports 610,796 people have recovered so far.

More than 6 million tests for COVID-19 have been administered, including 29,740 new tests reported on Sunday.