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NASHVILLE (July 28) — Nearly eight months into a global pandemic and as far as Tennessee is concerned, the positive case count has not slowed, but grown exponentially. Predictions of a sudden cease fire from this pathogen on November 3, 2020 seem more unlikely every day.
One month ago, on Monday, June 29, 2020, Tennessee had 42,297 cases of COVID-19, 592 dead from the disease, and 2,599 hospitalized. On Monday, July 27, 2020, there were 96,489 cases in the state, 978 dead, and 4,280 hospitalized. In four weeks, that’s a difference of 54,192 cases, 386 more Tennesseans dead, and 1,681 more hospitalized. Just in the last 7 days, Tennessee has tacked on 16,735 positive cases, 131 have died, and 568 more were hospitalized.
The Tennessee Department of Health was experiencing technical difficulties on Tuesday. The only information available at press time was the statewide case count, 99,044. That is an increase of 17,100 cases in the state since last Tuesday.
In Carroll County one month ago, there were 39 cases, Monday there were 139 cases, with two deaths. Of the 139 total cases in Carroll County, 89 are active (infected and contagious right now). Carroll has reported 59 new cases in the last seven days.
In Weakley County one month ago, there were 56 cases, Monday there were 165, with two deaths. Right now, there are 103 active cases in Weakley County. Weakley has reported 64 new cases in the last seven days.
A confined facility in Dresden reported four positive residents and two positive staff, one resident died and three recovered. A confined facility in Martin reported two residents and two staff with COVID-19, both residents have recovered.
In Henry County one month ago, there were 42 cases, Monday there were 115 with one death. Of the 115 cases, 56 are active right now. Henry County has reported 52 new cases in the last seven days.