CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. (CLARKSVILLENOW) – The Tennessee Department of Health and local officials are continuing to monitor the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19) as it moves through the state.
As of the morning of March 14, the state has reported 29 confirmed cases of coronavirus in Tennessee. Davidson County has confirmed three additional cases in the past 24 hours.
The following Tennessee counties have confirmed cases of COVID-19:
Davidson – 13
Hamilton – 1
Jefferson – 1
Knox – 1
Rutherford – 1
Shelby – 2
Sullivan – 1
Williamson – 9
Health officials encourage all residents to use good judgement while out in public. (Read more: Vanderbilt expert explains why social distancing helps limit the spread of infectious disease.)
Symptoms of COVID-19: Please share with loved ones and neighbors. If you experience these symptoms, call your healthcare provider first. For more information, go to https://t.co/u3LlvlENH2. #COVID19 pic.twitter.com/LjS4iFDxmS
— TN Dept. of Health (@TNDeptofHealth) March 14, 2020
Proper hygiene, such as washing your hands and covering your mouth when you cough, as well as limiting unnecessary physical contact with others is recommended.
If you are sick, stay home. The Tennessee Department of Health has set up a hotline. The COVID-19 Public Information Number is 877-857-2945. Officials are available 10 a.m. – 10 p.m. CST daily to answer questions.
READ MORE: ClarksvilleNow has set up a resource page regarding COVID-19 impact on Montgomery County and surrounding area.