DAILY METRO COVID19 PRESS UPDATE FOR 04/23/20
04/23/20
DAILY METRO COVID19 PRESS UPDATE FOR 04/23/20
Contact Name: Chris Song
Contact: chris.song@nashville.gov
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Date: April 23, 2020
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Mayor John Cooper’s office issued the following announcements regarding Metro’s citywide coronavirus (COVID-19) monitoring and response efforts in coordination with area hospitals, healthcare providers, medical colleges, and other community partners.
METRO PUBLIC HEALTH DEPARTMENT
Metro Public Health Department officials announced today a total number of 2,144 confirmed cases of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in Nashville/Davidson County, an increase of 182 in the past 24 hours.
The confirmed cases range in age from 2 months to 99 years.
A total of twenty-two (22) people have died after a confirmed case of COVID-19. 1,076 individuals have recovered from the virus.
The MPHD COVID-19 Hotline received 389 calls on Wednesday, April 22, 2020.
Total number of cases: 2,144
Cases reported in the past 24 hours: 182
Cases by sex
Male: 990
Female: 960
Unknown: 194
Total Cases by age
| Unknown | 156 |
| 0-10 | 36 |
| 11-20 | 123 |
| 21-30 | 585 |
| 31-40 | 392 |
| 41-50 | 300 |
| 51-60 | 269 |
| 61-70 | 168 |
| 71-80 | 84 |
| 81+ | 31 |
| Total | 2,144 |
| Recovered | 1,076 |
| Deaths | 22 |
| Total active cases | 1,046 |
| Total number of tests administered | Total positive results | Total negative results | Positive results as percentage of total |
| 19,900 | 2,144 | 17,756 | 10.8% |
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). Do not gather in groups larger than 10.
- Wear a cloth face covering when in a community setting, especially in situations where you may be near people. These settings include grocery stores and pharmacies. These face coverings are not a substitute for social distancing.
- Stay at home, unless leaving your home is absolutely necessary because you have medical needs or are an essential worker.
- 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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