NASHVILLE, Tennessee (AP) – The Tennessee Department of Health reported 40 new COVID-19 related deaths, Tuesday – but just 813 new cases.
It’s the second straight day the state has reported less than 1,000 new cases.
There are currently 35,754 active cases in Tennessee, according to TDH data.
Tennessee has reported 145,417 total cases, 1,628 deaths and 108,035 recoveries since the start of the pandemic. More than 2 million tests have been administered across the state.
In recent weeks, the state Department of Health has reported decreasing daily positivity rates for COVID-19 testing. Tuesday’s update showed a daily positivity rate of 6.3 percent.
