NASHVILLE, Tenn. (CLARKSVILLENOW) – The Tennessee Department of Health announced 117 new cases of coronavirus COVID-19, in the state as of March 25. Montgomery County continues to report six cases of the virus, while Robertson and Cheatham counties both reported higher numbers.
Officials release daily numbers to the public, as state and private testing facilities are continuously providing information.
The following counties have reported positive cases of COVID-19 in their area.
Anderson – 3
Bedford – 1
Blount – 3
Bradley – 3
Campbell – 2
Carroll – 3
Cheatham – 7
Chester – 1
Claiborne – 1
Cocke – 1
Cumberland – 3
Davidson – 188
Dekalb – 1
Dickson – 5
Dyer – 2
Fayette – 3
Franklin – 1
Gibson – 2
Greene – 7
Hamblen – 2
Hamilton – 15
Hardin – 1
Hawkins – 1
Houston – 3
Jefferson – 4
Knox – 20
Lewis – 1
Lincoln – 1
Loudon – 3
Madison – 2
Marion – 1
Maury – 7
McMinn – 2
Monroe – 2
Montgomery – 6
Overton – 1
Perry – 1
Putnam – 9
Roane – 1
Robertson – 15
Rutherford – 19
Scott – 1
Sevier – 2
Shelby – 117
Sullivan – 2
Sumner – 36
Tipton – 6
Washington – 7
White – 1
Williamson – 66
Wilson – 10
Out of TN – 100
Pending – 81
TOTAL: 784
Across the state, 53 hospitalizations have been required as a result of coronavirus, according to the state health department. As of Wednesday, there have been three fatalities in Tennessee reported in connection with the global pandemic. In each case, the patient had other underlying health conditions.
Governor Lee announced during a press conference Wednesday that CDC has pledged $10 million to assist with testing, supplies, and other essential items to battle the pandemic. The governor said that Tennessee is implementing more testing per capita than neighboring states, some with higher populations.
During the press conference, Governor Lee also addressed childcare facilities directly. The state is implementing new procedures and standards to confirm that childcare facilities are well equipped to care for children during this time. If facilities are concerned about proper cleaning supplies or having access to necessary equipment, Governor Lee encouraged childcare facilities to contact the state.
Finally, 250 soldiers and airmen have been activated within the TN National Guard. This includes medical specialists, focused on assisting with providing support. “We cannot afford to wait on the sidelines,” said Maj. Gen. Holmes with the Tennessee National Guard. The commander also insisted the Guard are responding from a support mission, not to forcibly control situations. “Our mission is a humanitarian mission, not a law enforcement mission,” confirmed Maj. Gen. Holmes.
