DAILY METRO COVID19 PRESS UPDATE FOR 05/17/20
05/17/20
DAILY METRO COVID19 PRESS UPDATE FOR 05/17/20
Contact Name: Chris Song
Contact: chris.song@nashville.gov
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Date: May 17, 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 4,132 confirmed cases of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in Nashville/Davidson County, an increase of 83 in the past 24 hours.
The confirmed cases range in age from 1 month to 99 years.
A total of forty-three (43) people have died after a confirmed case of COVID-19. 2,851 individuals have recovered from the virus.
The MPHD COVID-19 Hotline received 77 calls on Saturday, May 16, 2020.
Total number of cases: 4,132
Cases reported in the past 24 hours: 83
Cases by sex
Male: 2,156
Female: 1,810
Unknown: 166
Total Cases by age
| Unknown | 77 |
| 0-10 | 120 |
| 11-20 | 314 |
| 21-30 | 1,020 |
| 31-40 | 825 |
| 41-50 | 660 |
| 51-60 | 536 |
| 61-70 | 346 |
| 71-80 | 155 |
| 81+ | 79 |
| Total | 4,132 |
| Recovered | 2,851 |
| Deaths | 43 |
| Total active cases | 1,238 |
| Total number of tests administered | Total positive results | Total negative results | Positive results as percentage of total |
| 43,589 | 4,132 | 39,457 | 9.5% |
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 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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