Total Coronavirus Case Count in Tennessee

The Tennessee Department of Health frequently updates its information on the number of COVID-19 cases in Tennessee and other information here: www.tn.gov/health/cedep/ncov.html.

As the health department updates its site, we will include this information below as well.

Last update: Oct 20

Totals for State of Tennessee

Confirmed Cases: 221,884
Probable Cases:  11,684
Total Cases: 233,569
Previous Day’s Total Cases (Oct 19): 232,061

Inactive/Recovered Cases: 208,182 (+2,350)

Confirmed Deaths: 2,817
Probable Deaths: 135
Total Deaths: 2,952 (+30)

Related Links:

• Rutherford County Coronavirus Case Count
• COVID-19 Cases in Long Term Care Facilities
• COVID-19 Cases in Children

Related Links:

• Rutherford County Coronavirus Case Count
• COVID-19 Cases in Long Term Care Facilities

Recommended Precautions

Tennesseans are encouraged to take routine precautions used in guarding against respiratory viruses:

• Wash your hands often with soap and water. Use alcohol-based hand sanitizer if soap and water are not available.

• Cover your mouth and nose with a tissue when coughing or sneezing

• Don’t touch your eyes, nose or mouth with unwashed hands

• Stay home if you are sick

• Stay away from people who are sick

COVID-19 Symptoms

Most patients with confirmed COVID-19 infection have mild respiratory illness with fever, cough and shortness of breath. A smaller number of patients have severe symptoms requiring hospitalization.

COVID-19 Information Line

TDH has launched a Tennessee Coronavirus Public Information Line in partnership with the Tennessee Poison Center. The number is 877-857-2945 and is available daily from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. CDT.

People with concerns about their health should contact their health care providers. TDH has additional information available at www.tn.gov/health/cedep/ncov.html. The CDC has updated information and guidance available online at www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/index.html.