NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) – Tennessee reported 833 new coronavirus cases on Wednesday, a 0.50% increase. The cumulative number of cases is 166,587, the Tennessee Department of Health reported.

There are 35 new coronavirus-related deaths reported for a total of 1,931, a 1.85% increase.

There are 149,.698 recoveries in the state and 2,362,943 tests have been administered. Some 862 people are currently hospitalized across the state.

The percent positive number is 6.33%, the state said.

Area counties whose coronavirus cases have increased by more than 100% since Aug. 1

County Cases % Increase
Fentress 301, 312.33%
Morgan 268, 252.63%
Cumberland 992, 165.24%
Greene 948, 161.88%
Monroe 879, 149.72%
Union 250, 119.30%
Roane 704, 102.88%

• Tennessee Department of Health data

The total COVID-19 case count for Tennessee is 166,587 as of September 9, 2020 including 1,931 deaths, 862 current hospitalizations and 149,698 inactive/recovered. [Percent positive for today is 6.33%.] For the full report, including additional data: https://t.co/Psc3HfgZ8j. pic.twitter.com/bo6hcI6BI7

— TN Dept. of Health (@TNDeptofHealth) September 9, 2020