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Officials confirm two new COVID-19 cases within Tennessee

This undated electron microscope image made available by the U.S. National Institutes of Health in February 2020 shows the Novel Coronavirus SARS-CoV-2, orange, emerging from the surface of cells, green, cultured in the lab. Also known as 2019-nCoV, the virus causes COVID-19. The sample was isolated from a patient in the U.S. (NIAID-RML via AP) This undated electron microscope image made available by the U.S. National Institutes of Health in February 2020 shows the Novel Coronavirus SARS-CoV-2, orange, emerging from the surface of cells, green, cultured in the lab. Also known as 2019-nCoV, the virus causes COVID-19. The sample was isolated from a patient in the U.S. (NIAID-RML via AP)

By Staff Report, Local 3 News March 8, 2020 1 min read

UPDATE: Officials have confirmed a fourth case in Tennessee. Read more.

Original story:

Officials confirmed two new cases of COVID-19 within the state of Tennessee on Sunday, bringing the known statewide total to three.

Nashville Mayor John Cooper confirmed in a news conference a Nashville woman is the first case within Davidson County.

Shelby County Mayor Lee Harris confirmed a case of COVID-19 in the Memphis area in a news conference.

Earlier this week, a 44-year-old man from Williamson County tested positive for coronavirus. This prompted Gov. Bill Lee’s administration to announce the formation of a 15-member task force to boost the state’s readiness and response in case of an outbreak.

Five cases have been confirmed in Georgia with another two cases awaiting confirmation, according to the Georgia Department of Public Health.

Locally, Chattanooga Mayor Andy Berke announced the launch of a new website to provide residents with updates on changes to the city government’s operations caused by COVID-19. The website also provides tips on how to minimize the chance of infection.

Read more at our news partner WRCB’s website.