The Tennessee Department of Health reports a total of 764 confirmed cases of COVID-19 as of August 31st, 2020. Currently, there are 276 known active cases, 482 recoveries, and 6 COVID-19 related deaths, as reported by the state lab. 13,269 tests administered in the county are reported as having negative results.
The total COVID-19 case count for Tennessee is 154,933 as of August 31, 2020 including 1,754 deaths, 6,878 hospitalizations and 116,864 recovered. [Percent positive for today is 15.70%.] For additional data: www.tn.gov/health/cedep/ncov.html.
STATEMENT FROM TDH ON COVID-19 CASE COUNTS FOR AUGUST 31, 2020
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Today’s COVID-19 case count for Tennessee will include an increase in 1,818 new total cases. Of this number, there are 965 positive cases associated with the South Central Correctional Facility in Wayne County. This report of cases also contributes to the high positivity rate for the day. Additional questions about COVID-19 cases associated with this facility should be directed to the Tennessee Department of Correction.
In addition, there has been a disruption in laboratory reporting since Friday that will result in a higher caseload over the next few days.
TDH data on COVID-19 cases may be found online at www.tn.gov/health/cedep/ncov.html.
The mission of the Tennessee Department of Health is to protect, promote and improve the health and prosperity of people in Tennessee. Learn more about TDH services and programs at www.tn.gov/health.