Nashville, Tenn.–As the number of positive COVID-19 cases continues to rise statewide and in our area, Henry County has now recorded its first death from the coronavirus.
Total cases in Henry County area now 75, with 25 active cases. Two days ago, Henry County’s total active cases were at 22.
Elsewhere in our area:
Obion County is reporting 95 active cases with a total 191 cases and three deaths.
Benton County has 19 active cases with 33 total and one death.
Carroll County is reporting 38 active cases and 90 total with two deaths.
Dyer County is reporting 209 active cases with 282 total cases and five deaths.
Gibson County is at 206 active cases and 330 total with one death.
Stewart County is at 34 active cases and 48 total cases.
Weakley County is reporting 95 active cases and 109 total cases with one death.
The total COVID-19 case count for Tennessee is now 84,417 as of July 22, 2020 including 888 deaths, 3,907 hospitalizations and 49,748 recovered. For additional data, go to www.tn.gov/health/cedep/ncov.html.