DAILY METRO COVID19 PRESS UPDATE FOR 05/26/20
05/26/20
DAILY METRO COVID19 PRESS UPDATE FOR 05/26/20
Contact Name: Chris Song
Contact: chris.song@nashville.gov
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Date: May 26, 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 4,974 confirmed cases of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in Nashville/Davidson County, an increase of 153 in the past 24 hours.
The confirmed cases range in age from 1 month to 100 years.
There has been one additional death reported in the past 24 hours, a 90-year old woman. It is not known at this time if she had underlying health conditions.
A total of fifty-six (56) people have died after a confirmed case of COVID-19. 3,571 individuals have recovered from the virus.
The MPHD COVID-19 Hotline was closed on Monday, May 25th in observance of Memorial Day.
Total number of cases: 4,974
Cases reported in the past 24 hours: 153
Cases by sex
Male: 2,653
Female: 2,156
Unknown: 165
Total Cases by age
| Unknown | 161 |
| 0-10 | 165 |
| 11-20 | 404 |
| 21-30 | 1,197 |
| 31-40 | 1,012 |
| 41-50 | 786 |
| 51-60 | 616 |
| 61-70 | 380 |
| 71-80 | 169 |
| 81+ | 84 |
| Total | 4,974 |
| Recovered | 3,571 |
| Deaths | 56 |
| Total active cases | 1,347 |
| Total number of tests administered | Total positive results | Total negative results | Positive results as percentage of total |
| 54,104 | 4,974 | 49,130 | 9.2% |
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). Do not gather in groups larger than 25.
- 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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