Coronavirus cases and fatalities in Tennessee
A regularly-updated map of confirmed COVID-19 cases, county by county.
The number is based on confirmed diagnostic tests. It is very likely that the true number of COVID-19 cases is higher as many cases are asymptomatic.
New COVID-19 cases and fatalities per day in Tennessee
This is a good indicator of “flattening the curve” — when there is a steady decreasing trend, it is an indicator that the spread of the disease is slowing down.
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Cases, updates, and charts on the coronavirus crisis for each US state and territory. Just follow the links below.
Situation Summary: In December 2019, Chinese health authorities identified an outbreak of pneumonia associated with a novel, or new, coronavirus which has resulted in thousands of confirmed cases in China. Additional cases have been identified in a growing number of other international locations, including the United States. There are ongoing investigations to learn more. Click here to access CDC’s COVID-19 webpage for the most up to date information: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-nCoV/index.html.
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Coronavirus news in Tennessee:
- July 26, 2021Rep. Griffey has a message for school districts
Rep. Bruce Griffey (R-Paris) speaks to a supporter at House Republican Caucus meeting in Nashville on Jan. 14, 2020 (Erik Schelzig, Tennessee Journal) Rep. Bruce Griffey has taken it upon himself to t … - July 22, 2021Conservative radio talk show host Valentine hospitalized with COVID-19
Conservative radio talk show host Phil Valentine has been hospitalized with COVID-19, according to his brother. “He is in the hospital in the critical care unit breathing with assistance but is … - July 21, 2021Tennessee launches $20M program for state employee buyouts
The state Capitol on March 16, 2020. (Erik Schelzig, Tennessee Journal) The state of Tennessee this week offered voluntary buyout offers to 625 employees working in 282 positions. The current budget i … - July 19, 2021Could a final decision on Forrest bust removal be near?
A sketch of Nathan Bedford Forrest used for a mural in the lobby of the John Sevier State Office Building in Nashville on Jan. 25,1941. (Image Credit: Tennessee State Library and Archives) The yearslo … - July 15, 2021Read the Health Department memo about why it fired Tennessee’s chief vaccination official
The state Capitol on March 16, 2020. (Erik Schelzig, Tennessee Journal) Tennessee made national headlines this week for firing the top vaccination official at the Department of Health . The state has … - July 15, 2021White House: 1.2 million Tennessee children will benefit from federal tax credits
The new federal child tax credit goes into effect on Wednesday. President Joe Biden’s administration says 750,000 Tennessee families will start receiving checks this month. Here’s a White … - July 15, 2021Last place you’ll ever visit? Tennessee’s vaccine policy becomes late-night TV fodder
Late-night TV comedian Stephen Colbert is taking aim at Tennessee’s decision to fire its vaccine chief and stop marketing any immunizations to children. “Tennessee, the Volunteer State, ha … - July 13, 2021Fired chief vaccine officer’s husband ran against erstwhile Lee ally Casada
House Speaker Glen Casada (R-Franklin) checks his phone in the House chamber in Nashville on March 4, 2019. (Erik Schelzig, Tennessee Journal) The state on Monday fired Tennessee’s top vaccinati … - July 12, 2021Gov. Lee responds to critics of free airfare program
Gov. Bill Lee speaks to reporters in Gainsboro on July 8. 2021. (Image credit: State of Tennessee) Gov. Bill Lee spoke to reporters for the first time late last week about his program to give away $25 … - July 9, 2021Southern Legislative Conference kicks off in Nashville on Saturday
Rep. Cameron Sexton (R-Crossville) speaks to the House Republican Caucus after winning their nomination for speaker on July 24, 2019. (Erik Schelzig, Tennessee Journal) The Southern Legislative Confer …