Nashville, Tenn.–Today’s COVID-19 case count for Tennessee will include an increase in
1,818 new total cases, according to a press release issued this afternoon by the State Department of Health.
Of this number, there are 965 positive cases associated with the South Central Correctional Facility in Wayne County. This report of cases also contributes to the high positivity rate for the day.
Additional questions about COVID-19 cases associated with this facility should be directed to the Tennessee Department of Correction.
In addition, there has been a disruption in laboratory reporting since Friday that will result in a
higher caseload over the next few days.
TDH data on COVID-19 cases may be found online at www.tn.gov/health/cedep/ncov.html.