DAILY METRO COVID19 PRESS UPDATE
06/26/20
Daily COVID-19 Update for June 26
Metro Public Health Department officials announced today 8,866 confirmed cases of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in Nashville/Davidson County.
There have been no new probable cases in the past 24 hours.
Probable cases refer to those that do not test positive in a diagnostic test but might have tested positive in a different form of test like an antibody or serologic test. Probable cases also could refer to cases that were never tested but exhibited the factors consistent with a COVID-19 infection, like symptoms and close contacts of confirmed cases.
Including both confirmed and probable cases, MPHD officials announced a total of 8,876 cases, an increase of 232 in the past 24 hours.
The cases range in age from 1 month to 102 years.
There have been no new probable deaths in the past 24 hours.
When the health care provider who signs the death certificate determines COVID-19 disease was the cause of death or a significant condition contributing to death, this person meets the probable case criteria and would be considered a probable death.
A total of ninety-six (96) people in Davidson County have died after a confirmed case of COVID-19. Including both confirmed and probable cases, 99 deaths have been attributed to COVID-19.
6,490 individuals have recovered from the virus.
Available hospital beds: 18 percent
Available ICU beds: 23 percent
The MPHD COVID-19 Hotline received 217 calls on Thursday, June 25, 2020.
Total number of cases: 8,876
Cases reported in the past 24 hours: 232
Cases by sex
Male: 4,674
Female: 3,963
Unknown: 239
Total Cases by age
| Unknown | 450 |
| 0-10 | 415 |
| 11-20 | 802 |
| 21-30 | 2,066 |
| 31-40 | 1,780 |
| 41-50 | 1,339 |
| 51-60 | 978 |
| 61-70 | 547 |
| 71-80 | 294 |
| 81+ | 205 |
| Total | 8,876 |
| Recovered | 6,490 |
| Deaths | 99 |
| Total active cases | 2,287 |
| Total number of people tested | Total positive/probable cases | Total negative results | Positive results as percentage of total |
| 86,913 | 8,876 | 78,037 | 10.2% |
Health officials remind everyone to take steps to stop the spread of germs like COVID-19. These include:
- Practice social distancing as defined by the CDC (6 feet of distance from others).
- Gatherings are recommended to be kept at 25 people or fewer, to the extent possible. Intimate gatherings are the most high-risk setting for transmission of COVID-19.
- Wear a cloth face covering when in a community setting, especially in situations where you may be near people. These face coverings are not a substitute for social distancing.
- Stay at home as much as possible. People over 65 years of age or whose health is at risk should remain at home unless absolutely necessary.
- Wash your hands often with soap and water. Use alcohol-based hand sanitizer if soap and water are not available.
- Cover your mouth and nose with a tissue when coughing or sneezing.
- Avoid touching your eyes, nose, or mouth.
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