Coronavirus case confirmed in Tennessee: First patient is quarantined in Williamson County

[UpInArms]

Source: Tennessean

Gov. Bill Lee announced Thursday morning that the first confirmed case of coronavirus has been detected in Tennessee. This is the first time the deadly infectious virus has been found in the state.

Lee said the spread of coronavirus was “very serious,” but urged residents to keep the virus “in perspective,” since most cases are mild.

“As we’ve seen this week in Tennessee, preparedness is critical, and I have full confidence in the preparedness plan we have put in place,” Lee said.

The patient is a 44-year-old adult man and resident of Williamson County who recently traveled out of state. He is quarantined at home with mild symptoms.

Health officials said his infection was confirmed within days of him returning from travel to another U.S. state, which was not immediately identified. The patient became sick after returning to Tennessee, then self-isolated and alerted authorities.

Read more: https://amp.tennessean.com/amp/4962037002

[gab13by13]

1. Let's see, that makes it 15 now, right?

[mnhtnbb]

2. 15 what?

If you are referring to US confirmed cases, it is running 164 with 11 deaths.

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I suspect serious underdiagnosis in the US given the difficulty with testing.

[turbinetree]

3. What does Marsha Blackburn have to say about this....................

after all she voted to keep her "guy' in power because he is the best and has the best brain and it would be all over when April comes around with warm weather.................maybe she can go to Pence and ask for his rapture guidance......................and yes I am being very snarky...............

I have a lot of relatives in that state........................