MORE>Tennessee has seen a 36% jump in new coronavirus cases in the past week.Health officials on Sunday reported 516 new coronavirus cases, pushing Tennessee’s total to at least 13,177.A week ago Sunday, the state had at least 9,667 confirmed cases.
MORE>Gyms will be allowed to reopen in 89 of the state's 95 counties beginning Friday. The counties excluded are those with locally-run health departments: Davidson, Hamilton, Knox, Madison, Shelby and Sullivan counties."Exercise is incredibly important for the physical and mental health of our population, and we want Tennesseans to have access to safe environments where they can exercise as appopriate," Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee said in a news release. "These guidelines outline best practices in keeping with recommendations from the Centers for Disease Control and health experts for gyms to reopen in a way that will keep their employees and customers safe."
The Tennessee Department of Health has confirmed 9,918 cases of COVID-19 across the state, up 251 cases from the number on Sunday afternoon.Nearly 6,900 tests were processed and reported during the same time frame, bringing the statewide total to 154,400 people tested — nearly one for every 44 Tennessee residents.Across the state, 837 individuals have been hospitalized and 184 people have died. Those numbers are up nine and three, respectively, since Sunday
Meanwhile, Hendersonville Mayor Jamie Clary has announced his city will also proceed with a reopening.Tennessee has reported its biggest one-day jump in confirmed coronavirus cases as the state continues to increase testing efforts.
The Tennessee Department of Health said there were at least 9,667 confirmed cases as of Sunday. The 478 new cases represents a 5.2% jump from Saturday’s total. The Tennessean reports it’s the highest number of new virus cases recorded in one day in the state.
At least 181 people have died from the virus in Tennessee.
