COVID-19 in Coffee County: September 8th, 2020.
News September 8, 2020 Daniel Prince
The Tennessee Department of Health reports a total of 836 positive cases of COVID-19 as of September 8th, 2020. Currently, 721 cases are considered to be recovered or “inactive” according to the new method of reporting by the state labs. There are 108 known active cases as of today, as well as 7 COVID-19 related deaths, as reported by the state. 14,481 tests administered in the county, are reported as having negative results.
The total COVID-19 case count for Tennessee is 165,754 as of September 8, 2020 including 1,896 deaths, 844 current hospitalizations and 148,165 inactive/recovered. [Percent positive for today is 14.29%.] For additional data: www.tn.gov/health/cedep/ncov.html. [Today’s COVID-19 case count for Tennessee includes an increase of 645 new total cases. This is the result of a low volume of lab reports received during the Labor Day holiday weekend.]
Statement on COVID-19 Case Counts for Sept. 8, 2020
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Today’s COVID-19 case count for Tennessee includes an increase of 645 new total cases. This is the result of a low volume of lab reports received during the Labor Day holiday weekend.
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.