Metro Archives - Mediarabe

Metro Health Dept. reports 285 deaths, 30,957 cases of COVID-19 in Nashville

October 14, 2020

Posted: Oct 14, 2020 / 09:33 AM CDT / Updated: Oct 14, 2020 / 09:33 AM CDT

COVID-19 in Nashville – Continuing Coverage (WKRN Graphics)

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) — There are now 30,957 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Davidson County and an additional patient has died as of Wednesday, according to the Metro Public Health Department.

Bars and restaurants are now allowed to have 100 patrons per floor with an additional 100 patrons at an outside location, including a patio or rooftop, at up to 50% capacity. All bars and restaurants must close at 11 p.m.

The total number of confirmed and probable cases grew by 128 in the past 24 hours. There have been a total of 285 deaths in Davidson County. An additional confirmed death has been reported in the past 24 hours, an 86-year-old woman with a pending medical history.

A reported 29,158 individuals have recovered from

Metro health officials investigate worship gathering held outside Nashville courthouse

October 12, 2020

| No Comments

| Dept Of Health

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) — The Metro Public Health Department says it will “pursue appropriate penalties” against the organizer of a worship gathering attended by thousands of people over the weekend in downtown Nashville.

The “Let Us Worship” event was held at 5 p.m. Sunday outside of the Metro Courthouse. Videos circulating on social media showed thousands of people crammed together with no social distancing or masks in sight.

The organizer of the event, Sean Feucht posted to Twitter that a police officer he spoke with estimated 9,000 to 10,000 worshippers attended the gathering.

“It’s officially a protest, so it’s legal,” Feucht said in a video posted to his social media.

A police officer escorting me out tonight said he estimated 9000-10,000 worshippers filled the courthouse steps in downtown Nashville!

We had THREE venue changes and so much resistance BUT THE CHURCH WILL NOT BE SILENCED! 🔥🔥🔥#LetUsWorship pic.twitter.com/E1r26Z07tl

— Sean

Metro Health Dept. reports 209 new COVID-19 cases in Nashville

October 12, 2020

| No Comments

| Dept Of Health

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) — There are now 30,575 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Davidson County as of Monday, October 12, according to the Metro Public Health Department.

Including both confirmed and probable cases, MPHD officials announced an increase of 209 in the past 24 hours. There are currently 1,405 active cases.

No new confirmed or probable deaths were reported on Monday. There have been a total of 284 deaths in Davidson County.

A reported 28,886 individuals are labeled inactive/recovered from the virus.

The age range of patients is from one month old to 103 years old, 15,017 of which are men, 15,263 are women and the gender of 295 patients is unknown.

Of the 437,396 tests performed in the county, 38,210 (8.74%) had positive results.

The health department reported available hospital beds in Middle Tennessee are at 15% and available ICU beds are at 16%.

The MPHD COVID-19 Hotline received

As COVID-19 hospitalizations increase in Nebraska, metro Omaha, health systems plan for surge | Live Well

October 12, 2020

| No Comments

| Health Plans

Hospital officials are not sounding the alarm, however.

Dr. Cliff Robertson, CHI Health’s chief executive, said Thursday that if needed, his health system has the ability to nearly double its capacity to 2,000 beds. Robertson said CHI Health hospitals also could increase the number of intensive care beds by using post-op recovery rooms and operating rooms.

“As a health system, we still have plenty of capacity,” he said.

Officials with Methodist Health System said they have plans in place for potential patient surges related to COVID-19.

“We’re all seeing an uptick in COVID-19 numbers across the communities we serve,” said Steve Goeser, president and CEO of the health system, “and our planning and preparedness continues.”

In an interview with the Associated Press, Cory Shaw, chief operating officer for Nebraska Medicine’s hospital and clinics, said, “Obviously, we’re concerned. But as of right now, we are in a good place in terms

Metro Health Dept. reports 130 new COVID-19 cases in Nashville

October 9, 2020

| No Comments

| Dept Of Health

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) — There are now 30,045 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Davidson County as of Friday, according to the Metro Public Health Department.

Including both confirmed and probable cases, MPHD officials announced an increase of 130 in the past 24 hours. There are currently 1,115 active cases.

No new confirmed or probable deaths were reported for the second consecutive day by the department. There have been a total of 283 deaths in Davidson County.

A reported 28,647 individuals are labeled inactive/recovered from the virus.

The age range of patients is from one month old to 103 years old, 14,771 of which are men, 14,981 are women and the gender of 293 patients is unknown.

Of the 419,450 tests performed in the county, 37,593 (8.96%) had positive results.

The health department reported available hospital beds in Middle Tennessee are at 13% and available ICU beds are at 16%.

The

Avoid haunted houses: Metro Health releases guidelines for a safe Halloween in San Antonio

October 8, 2020

| No Comments

| Community Health

San Antonio residents lost Fiesta this year. But Halloween can proceed, with proper precautions, city officials said Wednesday.

Metro Health released guidelines for celebrating the holiday on Saturday, Oct. 31. The agency recommends wearing masks, practicing social distancing and avoiding haunted houses.

“If we continue working together to stop the spread of COVID-19, our community will be able to safely enjoy Halloween and other holidays later this year, said Mayor Ron Nirenberg in a statement.

“Make the right decisions now to do what’s best for your health and the health of others. Our frontline workers, teachers, students, and most vulnerable residents are counting on you.”

READ ALSO: 2 Hill Country getaways made Vrbo’s list of 25 all-time favorite rental properties worldwide

For trick-or-treating, Metro Health advises to stay home if you’re sick. People going out should wear face coverings — and Halloween masks don’t offer enough protection. Avoid going inside

Metro Health Dept. reports 29,915 cases of COVID-19 in Nashville

October 8, 2020

| No Comments

| Dept Of Health

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) — There are now 29,915 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Davidson County as of Thursday, according to the Metro Public Health Department.

Bars and restaurants are now allowed to have 100 patrons per floor with an additional 100 patrons at an outside location, including a patio or rooftop, at up to 50% capacity. All bars and restaurants must close at 11 p.m.

The total number of confirmed and probable cases grew by 125 in the past 24 hours. There have been a total of 283 deaths in Davidson County.

A reported 28,501 individuals have recovered from the virus. Of the confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Davidson County, 1,131 are “active.”

The age range of patients is from one month old to 103 years old, 14,706 of which are men, 14,912 are women and the gender of 297 patients is unknown.

The health department reported available hospital beds

San Antonio Metro Health sees another leadership shakeup; Bridger takes on coronavirus czar role

October 7, 2020

| No Comments

| Community Health

The San Antonio Metropolitan Health District is seeing another leadership shakeup, as Assistant City Manager Colleen Bridger relinquishes control of the district’s day-to-day operations to take on the role of what’s essentially a coronavirus czar.

Bridger will retain the title of interim Metro Health director, which she has held since Dawn Emerick abruptly resigned the position in June, but will be responsible specifically for the city’s public health response to the virus.

Dr. Sandra Guerra, previously Metro Health’s assistant medical director, has been named interim deputy public health director and will take charge of all other operations.

“The City Council and the community asked us to prioritize public health services in this year’s budget,” said City Manager Erik Walsh, who made the changes and advised Mayor Ron Nirenberg and council members in a memo Tuesday. “Dr. Guerra will provide additional leadership to carry out these vital services.

“This will allow

Metro Health Dept. reports 283 deaths, 29,790 cases of COVID-19 in Nashville

October 7, 2020

| No Comments

| Dept Of Health

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) — There are now 29,790 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Davidson County and an additional two patients have died as of Wednesday, according to the Metro Public Health Department.

Bars and restaurants are now allowed to have 100 patrons per floor with an additional 100 patrons at an outside location, including a patio or rooftop, at up to 50% capacity. All bars and restaurants must close at 11 p.m.

The total number of confirmed and probable cases grew by 160 in the past 24 hours. There have been a total of 283 deaths in Davidson County. Two additional confirmed deaths have been reported in the past 24 hours, a 77-year-old woman and an 85-year-old man, both with underlying health conditions.

A reported 28,364 individuals have recovered from the virus. Of the confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Davidson County, 1,143 are “active.”

The age range of patients is

Metro Health Dept. reports 281 deaths, 29,630 cases of COVID-19 in Nashville

October 6, 2020

| No Comments

| Community Health

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) — There are now 29,630 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Davidson County and an additional two patients have died as of Tuesday, according to the Metro Public Health Department.

Bars and restaurants are now allowed to have 100 patrons per floor with an additional 100 patrons at an outside location, including a patio or rooftop, at up to 50% capacity. All bars and restaurants must close at 11 p.m.

The total number of confirmed and probable cases grew by 235 in the past 24 hours. There have been a total of 281 deaths in Davidson County. Two additional confirmed deaths have been reported in the past 24 hours, a 64-year-old man and an 89-year-old woman, both with underlying health conditions.

A reported 28,244 individuals have recovered from the virus. Of the confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Davidson County, 1,105 are “active.”

The age range of patients is