NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WJHL) — The Tennessee Department of Health reported 36,969 confirmed cases and 266 probable cases of COVID-19 in the state on Wednesday, an increase of 932 total cases since Tuesday.
The department also announced 535 confirmed deaths, 2,386 hospitalizations, and 24,693 recoveries. More than 718,000 coronavirus tests have been administered.
On Tuesday, TDH reported 36,048 confirmed cases and 521 confirmed deaths.
Nine new cases were reported in our area: two each in Carter, Greene, Sullivan, and Washington counties and one in Johnson County. One new recovery was reported in Carter County.
There are now 52 active cases in Northeast Tennessee, up from 44 active cases on Tuesday based on TDH data.
The following data was reported for local counties:
Carter — 34 cases / 1 death / 23 recoveries
Greene — 58 cases / 2 deaths / 53 recoveries
Hawkins — 42 cases / 2 deaths / 32 recoveries
Johnson — 27 cases / 24 recoveries
Sullivan — 77 cases / 2 deaths / 69 recoveries
Unicoi — 53 cases / 52 recoveries
Washington — 109 cases / 88 recoveries
Active cases by county:
Carter – 10
Greene – 3
Hawkins – 8
Johnson – 3
Sullivan – 6
Unicoi – 1
Washington – 21
