Tennessee Governor Bill Lee’s COVID-19 Bulletin #18
April 15, 2020
Nashville, TN – Today, Thursday, April 15th, 2020 Governor Bill Lee provided an update on Tennessee’s efforts regarding COVID-19 Coronavirus relief.
Governor Lee’s daily press conferences can be viewed live this week Monday through Thursday at 3:00pm CT here. Governor Lee has also established a website specific to COVID-19 Coronavirus updates which can be found here.
Tennessee Governor Bill Lee
Tennessee Department of Health reports Fourth Confirmed case of Coronavirus Tennessee
March 9, 2020
Nashville, TN – The Tennessee Department of Health (TDH) has confirmed one additional case of COVID-19 (Coronavirus) in Middle Tennessee, bringing the state’s total number of confirmed cases to four.
The patient is an adult female in Middle Tennessee. TDH is working closely with local health officials to support the ongoing investigations of COVID-19 cases. The overall risk to the public remains low as COVID-19 is not currently widespread in Tennessee or the United States.
Tennessee Department of Health confirms Two New Cases of Coronavirus
March 8, 2020
Nashville, TN – The Tennessee Department of Health (TDH) has confirmed two additional cases of COVID-19 (Coronavirus) in Davidson County and Shelby County, bringing the state’s total number of confirmed cases to three.
“TDH is working closely with local health officials in Davidson and Shelby counties to support the ongoing investigations of COVID-19 cases and we have full confidence in the ability of local jurisdictions to take swift action and mitigate risks,” said TDH Commissioner Lisa Piercey, MD, MBA, FAAP. “The overall risk to the public remains low as COVID-19 is not currently widespread in Tennessee or the United States.”
Tennessee Department of Health reports Davidson County, Shelby County Announce First Cases of COVID-19 (Coronavirus).
TDH Urges Providers to Report Cases of Vaping-associated Respiratory Illness
August 25, 2019
Nashville, TN – The Tennessee Department of Health (TDH) is asking health care providers across the state to report any cases of suspected serious respiratory illness they treat among patients who use electronic cigarettes or other vaping devices.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is investigating a cluster of severe pulmonary disease among people who use e-cigarettes or vape, with more than 150 cases reported to date in 16 states.
Closeup of woman smoking electronic cigarette outdoor. (American Heart Association)
Flu Season Has Arrived; Prevention and Treatment Urged
February 3, 2016
TDH Advises Getting Immunized Quickly if You Haven’t Already
Nashville, TN – The Tennessee Department of Health has been advised by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention that reports of influenza are increasing across the country. TDH officials are asking all Tennesseans who have not yet had their annual flu vaccine to do so immediately, helping to protect themselves and to prevent the spread of the illness to others.
CDC and TDH also urge persons with flu-like illnesses who are at risk of severe illness with influenza due to some health conditions to seek care promptly to determine if treatment with influenza antiviral medications are needed.
A flu vaccination (CDC)
Measles outbreak in California underscores importance of Immunization
February 6, 2015
Nashville, TN – Measles, a disease considered eradicated in the United States, is making headlines due to a growing outbreak linked to a California amusement park. Most of the people infected with measles in this outbreak were not vaccinated against the disease.
While Tennessee does not yet have any reported measles cases in 2015 and no cases linked to this outbreak at this time, the Tennessee Department of Health is reminding everyone of the importance of routine vaccination against measles and other illnesses.
A child receiving an immunization
Tennessee Department of Health says Measles Protection important for all who travel outside the United States
May 6, 2014
Nashville, TN – The Tennessee Department of Health is reminding those who travel abroad of the need for vaccination against measles.
Although measles was officially eradicated from the United States in 2000, it is still present in other regions of the world including Western Europe and cases continue to occur among Americans returning from foreign travel and among foreign visitors to the United States.
Vaccination against measles is extremely effective. [Read more]
Tennessee Department of Health sees fewer Tuberculosis cases, but says case complexity on the rise
March 20, 2014
World TB Day Symposium to Address Challenges, Share New Tools
Nashville, TN – The number of confirmed cases of tuberculosis, one of the world’s oldest and deadliest diseases, reached a historic low in Tennessee in 2013. However, many TB cases seen in Tennessee in recent years are complex and more challenging for health care providers to treat.
As part of the observances of World TB Day March 24th, TDH is working to remind Tennesseans that TB is a significant public health concern. [Read more]
Tennessee Department of Health says Measles and Mumps Outbrakes reported in some States, Measles-Mumps-Rubella Vaccinations Urged
April 29, 2013
Nashville, TN – Recent outbreaks of measles and mumps in several states are prompting health officials to issue reminders about the importance of Measles-Mumps-Rubella, or MMR, vaccinations.
While some may think of measles and mumps as diseases of the past, the viruses are still common in much of the world, including Western Europe. Both are very contagious and can infect anyone who has not had measles or mumps and has not been properly vaccinated. [Read more]
