NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — The number of coronavirus cases in Tennessee is 86,987 with 2,570 new cases reported on Thursday — an increase of 3%, the Tennessee Department of Health said.
Deaths rose by 37 to 925, an increase of 4.2% from Wednesday.
There are currently 4,016 reported hospitalizations and 51,661 recoveries. There have been 1,295,115 total tests.
Anderson and Roane counties saw double-digit one-day increases in new virus cases. Anderson’s cases went up by 39, or 11.6%, and Roane’s went up by 33, or 21.2%.
The Christian Care Center in Bristol reported 92 cases on Wednesday, up from 51 cases on Friday, Director Jennifer Skaggs said in a statement. The cases include 66 residents and 26 employees, she said.
Gov. Bill Lee announced Thursday Tennessee will launch a public service announcement campaign that urges all Tennesseans to fight against the spread of COVID-19 by wearing a mask. The ad campaign, titled “Face It. Masks Fight COVID-19”, will run on broadcast and cable television, digital, social media, print, and billboards statewide.
“Wearing a face covering when in public is a simple but effective way for us to each do our part and help stop the spread of COVID-19,” Lee said. “I wear a mask every day at the office, when Maria and I are out in public and especially when I visit my 87-year-old mother. It’s a personal choice for Tennesseans, but it’s one that could very well save lives and allow our economy to get fully back on track.”
The campaign launches Friday. A variety of social media images are available.
CORONAVIRUS NEWS:
- Coronavirus Timeline: Total COVID-19 cases near 175K, deaths now stand at 2,097 in the state
- CHART: Tennessee Department of Health’s count of coronavirus cases by day in state
- Greene County mayor extends mask mandate through September 30
- Video and pictures of packed house party near KU campus spark concern as virus cases rise
- Tennessee Coronavirus: Two weeks into September, state has seen a 12.48% increase in COVID-19 cases and a 19.56% increase in deaths
- Coronavirus in Tennessee: Knox County reports smallest 1-day increase in new cases so far in September
- Oxford and AstraZeneca resume coronavirus vaccine trial
- Tennessee Coronavirus: Total COVID-19 cases reach 171,824 with 933 new cases reported Sunday
- Coronavirus in Tennessee: Inactive cases rise by 204 as Knox County reports 121 new cases & no new deaths
- As Trump played down virus, health experts’ alarm grew
- Dakotas lead US in virus growth as both reject mask rules
- Tennessee Coronavirus: COVID-19 deaths hit 2,064 with 39 new ones reported Saturday
- Coronavirus in Tennessee: Inactive cases rise by 229 as Knox County reports 189 new cases & 3 new deaths
- As restaurants, bars re-open amid coronavirus, CDC study urges caution
- Ohio college students test positive for coronavirus, throw party
Coronavirus COVID-19 videos
Biden slams Trump for 'knowingly' lying on COVID
McEnany: Trump 'never lied' to the public on COVID
Trump bemoans virus restrictions in North Carolina
University of Tennessee relocating Massey Hall residents to make room for COVID-19 self-isolation cases
Coronavirus in Tennessee: Knox County reports 100 new cases, 157 new inactive cases
Knox County Health Dept. says plan in place for vaccine distribution
UT Chancellor: Some dodging COVID-19 precautions
Two Tennessee women participating in a COVID-19 vaccine study
Tennessee teachers asking for more safety measures
State launching COVID-19 schools dashboard
Knox County Health Dept.: Numbers reflect new timeframe for inactive cases
Clinton High School cancels next 2 weeks of games due to virus
UT chancellor: Fraternities trying to avoid COVID-19 precautions
