Number Of Deaths In Region Now Tops 92 Thousand Since Pandemic Hit More Than A Year Ago

The total number of positive cases of COVID19 since the pandemic hit more than a year ago this month now stands at more than 92 thousand with total number of deaths reportedly at one thousand 967, that’s according to data accumulated by the Tennessee Health Department. Ballad Health is also reporting its Positive Rate for COVID 19 in the past week is now up to thirteen point seven percent after dropping over the past few weeks thanks to an increase in the number of residents getting vaccinated. More than 38 thousand residents have received the first dose of the vaccine and just under 31 thousand individuals have received the second dose of the shot.