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COVID-19 DAILY UPDATES

Knox County Health Department (KCHD) data available at covid.knoxcountytn.gov/case-count.html.
Positivity rate via Tennessee State Data Center (TSDC) available at core19.utk.edu.


Knox County Update


MAY 27, 2021*
KCHD TSDC
43,330 confirmed cases (+5)
8,698 probable cases (+19)
51,085 inactive cases (+20)
304 active cases (+4)
19 currently hospitalized (-3)
639 deaths (no change)
*During a standard review of more than 50,000 Knox County COVID-19 cases, KCHD's epidemiologists have identified 180 cases to date residing outside Knox County. The team is working with the State of Tennessee to transfer these cases to the appropriate jurisdictions. This will result in what appears to be a decline of total cases in the May 21-27 data sets. The review process and county reallocation will take place over the next few weeks.
Positivity rate for May 15-19: 2.7 percent
Positivity rate for May 20-24: 3.8 percent

MAY 26, 2021*
KCHD TSDC
43,325 confirmed cases (-20)
8,679 probable cases (-6)
51,065 inactive cases (-12)
300 active cases (-14)
22 currently hospitalized (-3)
639 deaths (no change)
*During a standard review of more than 50,000 Knox County COVID-19 cases, KCHD's epidemiologists have identified 172 cases to date residing outside Knox County. The team is working with the State of Tennessee to transfer these cases to the appropriate jurisdictions. This will result in what appears to be a decline of total cases in the May 21-26 data sets. The review process and county reallocation will take place over the next few weeks.
Positivity rate for May 15-19: 2.7 percent
Positivity rate for May 20-24: 3.8 percent

MAY 25, 2021
KCHD TSDC
43,345 confirmed cases (+4)
8,685 probable cases (+10)
51,077 inactive cases (+13)
314 active cases (+1)
25 currently hospitalized (+1)
639 deaths (no change)
 Positivity rate for May 14-18: 3.8 percent
Positivity rate for May 19-23: 2.9 percent

MAY 24, 2021*
KCHD TSDC
43,341 confirmed cases (-85)
8,675 probable cases (-45)
51,064 inactive cases (-152)
313 active cases (+21)
24 currently hospitalized (+1)
639 deaths (+1)
*In a standard review of Knox County COVID-19 cases, KCHD's epidemiologists identified 130 cases to date residing outside Knox County. The team is working with the State of Tennessee to transfer these cases to the appropriate jurisdictions. This will result in what appears to be a decline of total cases in the May 21-24 data sets. Please note, there were 10 new cases on May 21, 8 new cases on May 22, 6 new cases on May 23, and 4 new cases on May 24.
 Positivity rate for May 11-15: 6.5 percent
Positivity rate for May 16-20: 2.9 percent

MAY 21, 2021
KCHD TSDC
43,426 confirmed cases (-41)*
8,720 probable cases (+5)
51,216 inactive cases (+38)
292 active cases (-74)
23 currently hospitalized (+2)
638 deaths (no change)
*In a standard review of Knox County COVID-19 cases, KCHD's epidemiologists identified 41 cases to date that reside outside Knox County. The team is working with the State of Tennessee to transfer these cases to the appropriate jurisdictions.
 Positivity rate for May 10-14: 5 percent
Positivity rate for May 15-19: 2.8 percent

MAY 20, 2021
KCHD TSDC
43,467 confirmed cases (+13)
8,715 probable cases (+11)
51,178 inactive cases (+28)
366 active cases (-3)
21 currently hospitalized (-2)
638 deaths (no change)
 Positivity rate for May 9-13: 5 percent
Positivity rate for May 14-18: 3.7 percent

MAY 19, 2021
KCHD TSDC
43,454 confirmed cases (+3)
8,703 probable cases (+7)
51,150 inactive cases (+50)
369 active cases (-41)
23 currently hospitalized (-2)
638 deaths (+1)
 Positivity rate for May 8-12: 4.9 percent
Positivity rate for May 13-17: 4 percent

MAY 18, 2021
KCHD TSDC
43,451 confirmed cases (+14)
8,696 probable cases (+28)
51,100 inactive cases (+21)
410 active cases (-3)
25 currently hospitalized (-1)
637 deaths (no change)
 Positivity rate for May 7-11: 4.9 percent
Positivity rate for May 12-16: 4.8 percent

MAY 17, 2021*
KCHD TSDC
43,437 confirmed cases (+52)
8,688 probable cases (+26)
51,079 inactive cases (+120)
413 active cases (-39)
26 currently hospitalized (+12)
637 deaths (+1)
*case counts include data from May 15 & 16
 Positivity rate for May 4-8: 6 percent
Positivity rate for May 9-13: 4.8 percent

MAY 14, 2021
KCHD TSDC
43,385 confirmed cases (+31)
8,662 probable cases (-3)
50,959 inactive cases (+49)
452 active cases (-21)
14 currently hospitalized (-2)
636 deaths (no change)
 Positivity rate for May 3-7: 5.7 percent
Positivity rate for May 8-12: 4.9 percent

MAY 13, 2021
KCHD TSDC
43,354 confirmed cases (+30)
8,665 probable cases (+9)
50,910 inactive cases (+56)
473 active cases (-17)
16 currently hospitalized (+2)
636 deaths (no change)
 Positivity rate for May 2-6: 5.9 percent
Positivity rate for May 7-11: 4.9 percent

MAY 12, 2021
KCHD TSDC
43,324 confirmed cases (+13)
8,656 probable cases (+1)
50,854 inactive cases (+42)
490 active cases (-28)
14 currently hospitalized (-1)
636 deaths (no change)
 Positivity rate for April 28-May 2: 5.8 percent
Positivity rate for May 3-7: 4.8 percent

MAY 11, 2021
KCHD TSDC
43,311 confirmed cases (+8)
8,655 probable cases (no change)
50,812 inactive cases (+32)
518 active cases (-25)
15 currently hospitalized (+2)
636 deaths (+1)
 Positivity rate for April 28-May 2: 5.8 percent
Positivity rate for May 3-7: 4.8 percent

MAY 10, 2021*
KCHD TSDC
43,303 confirmed cases (+61)
8,655 probable cases (+40)
50,780 inactive cases (+112)
543 active cases (-11)
14 currently hospitalized (-2)
635 deaths (no change)
*updated case counts include data from May 8 & 9
 Positivity rate for April 28-May 2: 5.8 percent
Positivity rate for May 3-7: 4.8 percent

MAY 7, 2021
KCHD TSDC
43,242 confirmed cases (+40)
8,615 probable cases (+14)
50,668 inactive cases (+44)
554 active cases (-1)
16 currently hospitalized (-2)
635 deaths (+1)
 Positivity rate for April 27-May 1: 5.3 percent
Positivity rate for May 2-6: 5.7 percent

MAY 6, 2021
KCHD TSDC
43,212 confirmed cases (+30)
8,601 probable cases (+19)
50,624 inactive cases (+66)
555 active cases (-17)
18 currently hospitalized (-3)
634 deaths (no change)
 Positivity rate for April 26-30: 9.1 percent
Positivity rate for May 1-5: 5.1 percent

MAY 5, 2021
KCHD TSDC
43,182 confirmed cases (+6)
8,582 probable cases (+17)
50,558 inactive cases (+74)
572 active cases (-51)
21 currently hospitalized (-7)
634 deaths (no change)
 Positivity rate for April 25-29: 5.9 percent
Positivity rate for April 30-May 4: 4.8 percent

MAY 4, 2021
KCHD TSDC
43,176 confirmed cases (+17)
8,565 probable cases (+10)
50,484 inactive cases (+56)
623 active cases (-29)
28 currently hospitalized (-8)
634 deaths (no change)
 Positivity rate for April 24-28: 5.5 percent
Positivity rate for April 29-May 3: 5.7 percent

MAY 3, 2021*
KCHD TSDC
43,159 confirmed cases (+86)
8,555 probable cases (+55)
50,428 inactive cases (+144)
652 active cases (-4)
36 currently hospitalized (+4)
634 deaths (+1)
*update includes data from May 1 and 2
 Positivity rate for April 21-25: 6.6 percent
Positivity rate for April 26-30: 5.7 percent

APRIL 30, 2021
KCHD TSDC
43,073 confirmed cases (+34)
8,500 probable cases (+13)
50,284 inactive cases (+83)
656 active cases (-37)
32 currently hospitalized (-3)
633 deaths (+1)
 Positivity rate for April 20-24: 7.2 percent
Positivity rate for April 25-29: 5.9 percent

APRIL 29, 2021
KCHD TSDC
43,039 confirmed cases (+46)
8,487 probable cases (+27)
50,201 inactive cases (+28)
693 active cases (-42)
35 currently hospitalized (-8)
632 deaths (+3)
 Positivity rate for April 18-22: 8.1 percent
Positivity rate for April 23-27: 5.8 percent

APRIL 28, 2021
KCHD TSDC
42,993 confirmed cases (+44)
8,460 probable cases (+24)
50,173 inactive cases (+150)
651 active cases (-83)
43 currently hospitalized (no change)
629 deaths (+1)
 Positivity rate for April 18-22: 8.1 percent
Positivity rate for April 23-27: 5.8 percent

APRIL 27, 2021
KCHD TSDC
42,949 confirmed cases (+16)
8,436 probable cases (+23)
50,023 inactive cases (+5)
734 active cases (+33)
43 currently hospitalized (+1)
628 deaths (+1)
 Positivity rate for April 14-18: 11.9 percent
Positivity rate for April 19-23: 7.6 percent

APRIL 26, 2021*
KCHD TSDC
42,933 confirmed cases (+91)
8,413 probable cases (+34)
50,018 inactive cases (+197)
701 active cases (-72)
42 currently hospitalized (+12)
627 deaths (no change)
* case counts include data from April 24 and 25
Positivity rate for April 14-18: 11.9 percent
Positivity rate for April 19-23: 7.6 percent

APRIL 23, 2021
KCHD TSDC
42,842 confirmed cases (+49)
8,379 probable cases (+33)
49,821 inactive cases (+62)
773 active cases (+19)
30 currently hospitalized (+1)
627 deaths (+1)
 Positivity rate for April 13-17: 12 percent
Positivity rate for April 18-22: 8.1 percent

APRIL 22, 2021
KCHD TSDC
42,793 confirmed cases (+43)
8,346 probable cases (+9)
49,759 inactive cases (-1)
754 active cases (+53)
29 currently hospitalized (+1)
626 deaths (no change)
 Positivity rate for April 12-16: 8.5 percent
Positivity rate for April 17-21: 12 percent

APRIL 21, 2021
KCHD TSDC
42,750 confirmed cases (+36)
8,337 probable cases (+30)
49,760 inactive cases (+163)
701 active cases (-98)
28 currently hospitalized (-3)
626 deaths (+1)
 Positivity rate for April 11-15: 8.7 percent
Positivity rate for April 16-20: 11.9 percent

APRIL 20, 2021
KCHD TSDC
42,714 confirmed cases (+24)
8,307 probable cases (+6)
49,597 inactive cases (-6)
799 active cases (+36)
31 currently hospitalized (-1)
625 deaths (no change)
 Positivity rate for April 10-14: 7.3 percent
Positivity rate for April 15-19: 11.8 percent

APRIL 19, 2021*
KCHD TSDC
42,690 confirmed cases (+396**)
8,301 probable cases (+66)
49,603 inactive cases (+532)
763 active cases (-71)
32 currently hospitalized (-1)
625 deaths (+1)
*update includes data from April 17 and 18
**Per Knox County Health Department, 297 of these confirmed cases are from a backlog reported by a statewide health care provider, collected as far back as January.
 Positivity rate for April 7-11: 7.6 percent
Positivity rate for April 12-16: 6.9 percent

APRIL 16, 2021
KCHD TSDC
42,294 confirmed cases (+46)
8,235 probable cases (+21)
49,071 inactive cases (no change)
834 active cases (+66)
33 currently hospitalized (+1)
624 deaths (+1)
 Positivity rate for April 6-10: 8.2 percent
Positivity rate for April 11-15: 8.7 percent

APRIL 15, 2021
KCHD TSDC
42,248 confirmed cases (+51)
8,214 probable cases (+32)
49,071 inactive cases (+138)
768 active cases (-55)
32 currently hospitalized (+3)
623 deaths (no change)
 Positivity rate for April 5-9: 8.6 percent
Positivity rate for April 10-14: 8.3 percent

APRIL 14, 2021
KCHD TSDC
42,197 confirmed cases (+51)
8,182 probable cases (+19)
48,933 inactive cases (+72)
823 active cases (-2)
29 currently hospitalized (+3)
623 deaths (no change)
 Positivity rate for April 4-8: 9.4 percent
Positivity rate for April 9-13: 8.1 percent

APRIL 13, 2021
KCHD TSDC
42,146 confirmed cases (+14)
8,163 probable cases (+16)
48,861 inactive cases (+43)
825 active cases (-15)
26 currently hospitalized (-7)
623 deaths (+2)
 Positivity rate for April 4-8: 9.4 percent
Positivity rate for April 9-13: 8.1 percent

APRIL 12, 2021*
KCHD TSDC
42,132 confirmed cases (+170)
8,147 probable cases (+84)
48,818 inactive cases (+287)
840 active cases (-36)
33 currently hospitalized (-2)
621 deaths (+3)
*changes are since Thursday, April 8. 		Positivity rate for March 30-April 3: 7.8 percent
Positivity rate for April 4-8: 9 percent

APRIL 8, 2021
KCHD TSDC
41,962 confirmed cases (+40)
8,063 probable cases (+34)
48,531 inactive cases (+99)
876 active cases (-25)
35 currently hospitalized (-5)
618 deaths (no change)
 Positivity rate for March 29-April 2: 8.7 percent
Positivity rate for April 3-7: 9.5 percent

APRIL 7, 2021
KCHD TSDC
41,922 confirmed cases (+39)
8,029 probable cases (+13)
48,432 inactive cases (+123)
901 active cases (-91)
40 currently hospitalized (+3)
618 deaths (+1)
 Positivity rate for April 1-5: 9.4 percent
Positivity rate for April 2-6: 10 percent

APRIL 6, 2021
KCHD TSDC
41,883 confirmed cases (+27) 
8,016 probable cases (+18) 
48,309 inactive cases (+66) 
973 active cases (-21) 
37 currently hospitalized (+3)
617 deaths (no change)
 Positivity rate for March 28-April 1: 7.8 percent
Positivity rate for April 1-5: 9.4 percent

APRIL 5, 2021*
KCHD TSDC
41,856 confirmed cases (+252) *
7,998 probable cases (+91) *
48,243 inactive cases (+325) *
994 active cases (+15) *
34 currently hospitalized (no change)
617 deaths (+3) *
*changes are since April 1
 Positivity rate for March 28-April 1: 7.8 percent
Positivity rate for April 1-5: 9.4 percent

APRIL 1, 2021
KCHD TSDC
41,604 confirmed cases (+35)
7,907 probable cases (+22)
47,918 inactive cases (+10)
979 active cases (-48)
34 currently hospitalized (no change)
614 deaths (+5)
 Positivity rate for March 23-27: 10.9 percent
Positivity rate for March 28-April 1: 7.8 percent

MARCH 31, 2021
KCHD TSDC
41,569 confirmed cases (+25)
7,885 probable cases (+20)
47,818 inactive cases (+84)
1,027 active cases (-39)
34 currently hospitalized (-1)
609 deaths (no change)
 Positivity rate for March 21-25: 10.5 percent
Positivity rate for March 26-30: 9 percent

MARCH 30, 2021
KCHD TSDC
41,544 confirmed cases (+26)
7,865 probable cases (+41)
47,734 inactive cases (+41)
1,066 active cases (+23)
35 currently hospitalized (-7)
609 deaths (+3)
 Positivity rate for March 21-25: 10.5 percent
Positivity rate for March 26-30: 9 percent

MARCH 29, 2021*
KCHD TSDC
41,518 confirmed cases (+171)
7,824 probable cases (+54)
47,693 inactive cases (+198)
1,043 active cases (-28)
42 currently hospitalized (+3)
606 deaths (+1)
*changes are since March 26
 Positivity rate for March 17-21: 9.8 percent
Positivity rate for March 22-26: 8.2 percent

MARCH 26, 2021
KCHD TSDC
41,347 confirmed cases (+94)
7,770 probable cases (+35)
47,495 inactive cases (+73)
1,071 active cases (+110)
39 currently hospitalized (+4)
605 deaths (no change)
 Positivity rate for March 16-20: 10.4 percent
Positivity rate for March 21-25: 10.5 percent

MARCH 25, 2021
KCHD TSDC
41,253 confirmed cases (+50)
7,735 probable cases (+30)
47,422 inactive cases (+2)
961 active cases (+77)
35 currently hospitalized (+2)
605 deaths (+1)
 Positivity rate for March 15-19: 9.7 percent
Positivity rate for March 20-24: 10.7 percent

MARCH 24, 2021
KCHD TSDC
41,203 confirmed cases (+57)
7,705 probable cases (n/a)
47,420 inactive cases (n/a)
884 active cases (+48)
33 currently hospitalized (+2)
604 deaths (+2)
 Positivity rate for March 14-18: 8.8 percent
Positivity rate for March 19-23: 10.3 percent

MARCH 23, 2021
KCHD TSDC
41,146 confirmed cases (+58)
n/a probable cases (n/a)
n/a inactive cases (n/a)
836 active cases (-31)
31 currently hospitalized (-6)
602 deaths (+1)
 Positivity rate for March 14-18: 8.8 percent
Positivity rate for March 19-23: 10.3 percent

MARCH 22, 2021*
KCHD TSDC
41,088 confirmed cases (+191)
7,647 probable cases (+98)
47,263 inactive cases (+303)
871 active cases (-14)
37 currently hospitalized (+4)
601 deaths (no change)
* changes indicated include data for March 20 and March 21 		Positivity rate for March 10-14: 7.7 percent
Positivity rate for March 15-19: 9.7 percent

MARCH 19, 2021
KCHD TSDC
40,897 confirmed cases (+20)
7,549 probable cases (+6)
46,960 inactive cases (-2)
885 active cases (+25)
33 currently hospitalized (no change)
601 deaths (+3) 		Positivity rate for March 9-13: 8.6 percent
Positivity rate for March 14-18: 9.9 percent

MARCH 18, 2021
KCHD TSDC
40,877 confirmed cases (+71)
7,543 probable cases (+41)
46,962 inactive cases (+197)
860 active cases (-87)
33 currently hospitalized (+2)
598 deaths (+2) 		Positivity rate for March 8-12: 8 percent
Positivity rate for March 13-17: 10 percent

MARCH 17, 2021
KCHD TSDC
40,806 confirmed cases (+81)
7,502 probable cases (+41)
46,765 inactive cases (+189)
947 active cases (-64)
31 currently hospitalized (+3)
596 deaths (+1) 		Positivity rate for March 7-11: 8.7 percent
Positivity rate for March 12-16: 9.2 percent

MARCH 16, 2021
KCHD TSDC
40,725 confirmed cases (+34)
n/a probable cases
n/a inactive cases
1,011 active cases (-4)
28 currently hospitalized (-6)
595 deaths (no change) 		Positivity rate for March 7-11: 8.7 percent
Positivity rate for March 12-16: 9.2 percent

MARCH 15, 2021
KCHD TSDC
40,725 confirmed cases (+34)
7,461 probable cases (+2)
46,576 inactive cases (+68)
1,015 active cases (-33)
34 currently hospitalized (+3)
595 deaths (+1) 		Positivity rate for March 3-7: 8.1 percent
Positivity rate for March 8-12: 8 percent

MARCH 14, 2021
KCHD TSDC
40,691 confirmed cases (+50)
7,459 probable cases (+39)
46,508 inactive cases (+98)
1,048 active cases (-9)
31 currently hospitalized (-2)
594 deaths (no change) 		Positivity rate for March 3-7: 8.1 percent
Positivity rate for March 8-12: 8 percent

MARCH 13, 2021
KCHD TSDC
40,641 confirmed cases (+72)
7,420 probable cases (+31)
46,410 inactive cases (+114)
1,057 active cases (-12)
33 currently hospitalized (-3)
594 deaths (+1) 		Positivity rate for March 3-7: 8.1 percent
Positivity rate for March 8-12: 8 percent

MARCH 12, 2021
KCHD TSDC
40,569 confirmed cases (+59)
7,389 probable cases (+18)
46,296 inactive cases (+71)
1,069 active cases (+6)
36 currently hospitalized (-4)
593 deaths (no change) 		Positivity rate for March 2-6: 7.5 percent
Positivity rate for March 7-11: 6.5 percent

MARCH 11, 2021
KCHD TSDC
40,510 confirmed cases (+60)
7,371 probable cases (+25)
46,225 inactive cases (+7)
1,063 active cases (+32)
40 currently hospitalized (+1)
593 deaths (+2 since March 10; +44 due to delayed reporting to KCHD of deaths in Dec., Jan. and Feb.) 		Positivity rate for March 2-5: n/a
Positivity rate for March 6-10: n/a

MARCH 10, 2021
KCHD TSDC
40,450 confirmed cases (+74)
7,346 probable cases (+29)
46,218 inactive cases (+247)
1,031 active cases (-146)
39 currently hospitalized (+3)
547 deaths (+2) 		Positivity rate for Feb. 28-March 4: 9.8 percent
Positivity rate for March 5-9: 8.9 percent

MARCH 9, 2021
KCHD TSDC
40,376 confirmed cases (+13)
7,317 probable cases (+1)
45,971 inactive cases (+4)
1,177 active cases (+9)
36 currently hospitalized (-2)
545 deaths (+1) 		Positivity rate for Feb. 28-March 4: 9.8 percent
Positivity rate for March 5-9: 8.9 percent

MARCH 8, 2021
KCHD TSDC
40,363 confirmed cases (+64)
7,316 probable cases (+60)
45,967 inactive cases (+129)
1,168 active cases (-6)
38 currently hospitalized (-5)
544 deaths (+1) 		Positivity rate for Feb. 26-March 2: 12.1 percent
Positivity rate for March 3-7: 6.7 percent

MARCH 7, 2021
KCHD TSDC
40,299 confirmed cases (+77)
7,256 probable cases (+26)
45,838 inactive cases (+88)
1,174 active cases (-101)
43 currently hospitalized (+2)
543 deaths (no change) 		Positivity rate for Feb. 24-28: 12.7 percent
Positivity rate for March 1-5: 7.7 percent

MARCH 6, 2021
KCHD TSDC
40,222 confirmed cases (+64)
7,230 probable cases (+28)
45,750 inactive cases (+141)
1,275 active cases (+5)
41 currently hospitalized (+1)
543 deaths (no change) 		Positivity rate for Feb. 24-28: 12.7 percent
Positivity rate for March 1-5: 7.7 percent

MARCH 5, 2021
KCHD TSDC
40,158 confirmed cases (+64)
7,202 probable cases (+36)
45,609 inactive cases (no change)
1,270 active cases (-160)
40 currently hospitalized (no change)
543 deaths (+2) 		Positivity rate for Feb. 23-27: 11.7 percent
Positivity rate for Feb. 28-March 4: 9.8 percent

MARCH 4, 2021
KCHD TSDC
40,094 confirmed cases (+95)
7,166 probable cases (+72)
45,609 inactive cases (+313)
1,110 active cases (-147)
40 currently hospitalized (-6)
541 deaths (+1) 		Positivity rate for Feb. 22-26: 8.4 percent
Positivity rate for Feb. 27-March 3: 14.5 percent

MARCH 3, 2021
KCHD TSDC
39,999 confirmed cases (+37)
7,094 probable cases (+21)
45,296 inactive cases (+138)
1,257 active cases (-27)
46 currently hospitalized (-9)
540 deaths (+3) 		Positivity rate for Feb. 21-25: 8.3 percent
Positivity rate for Feb. 26-March 2: 14.8 percent

MARCH 2, 2021
KCHD TSDC
39,962 confirmed cases (+53)
7,073 probable cases (+17)
45,158 inactive cases (+74)
1,284 active cases (-61)
55 currently hospitalized (+1)
537 deaths (+1) 		Positivity rate for Feb. 20-24: n/a
Positivity rate for Feb. 25-March 1: n/a

MARCH 1, 2021
KCHD TSDC
39,909 confirmed cases (+35)
7,056 probable cases (+38)
45,084 inactive cases (+85)
1,345 active cases (-13)
54 currently hospitalized (+3)
536 deaths (+1) 		Positivity rate for Feb. 19-23: 11.1 percent
Positivity rate for Feb. 24-28: 12.7 percent

FEBRUARY 28, 2021
KCHD TSDC
39,874 confirmed cases (+68)
7,018 probable cases (+32)
44,999 inactive cases (+150)
1,358 active cases (-50)
51 currently hospitalized (-2)
535 deaths (no change) 		Positivity rate for Feb. 18-22: 9.7 percent
Positivity rate for Feb. 23-27: 11.7 percent

FEBRUARY 27, 2021
KCHD TSDC
39,806 confirmed cases (+148)
6,986 probable cases (+72)
44,849 inactive cases (+219)
1,408 active cases (+1)
53 currently hospitalized (-2)
535 deaths (no change) 		Positivity rate for Feb. 17-21: 10.1 percent
Positivity rate for Feb. 22-26: 8.4 percent

FEBRUARY 26, 2021
KCHD TSDC
39,658 confirmed cases (+63)
6,914 probable cases (+27)
44,630 inactive cases (+143)
1,407 active cases (-57)
55 currently hospitalized (+3)
535 deaths (+4) 		Positivity rate for Feb. 16-20: 11.3 percent
Positivity rate for Feb. 21-25: 8.3 percent

FEBRUARY 25, 2021
KCHD TSDC
39,595 confirmed cases (+52)
6,887 probable cases (+53)
44,487 inactive cases (+7)
1,464 active cases (+97)
52 currently hospitalized (-2)
531 deaths (+1) 		Positivity rate for Feb. 15-19: 14 percent
Positivity rate for Feb. 20-24: 8.9 percent

FEBRUARY 24, 2021
KCHD TSDC
39,543 confirmed cases (+55)
6,834 probable cases (+27)
44,480 inactive cases (+365)
1,367 active cases (-285)
54 currently hospitalized (-2)
530 deaths (+2) 		Positivity rate for Feb. 14-18: 15.5 percent
Positivity rate for Feb. 19-23: 10.1 percent

FEBRUARY 23, 2021
KCHD TSDC
39,488 confirmed cases (+31)
6,807 probable cases (+37)
44,115 inactive cases (+78)
1,652 active cases (-13)
56 currently hospitalized (-1)
528 deaths (+3) 		Positivity rate for Feb. 13-17: 17.8 percent
Positivity rate for Feb. 18-22: 9.7 percent

FEBRUARY 22, 2021
KCHD TSDC
39,457 confirmed cases (+67)
6,770 probable cases (+34)
44,037 inactive cases (+111)
1,665 active cases (-13)
57 currently hospitalized (+6)
525 deaths (+3) 		Positivity rate for Feb. 12-16: 17.7 percent
Positivity rate for Feb. 17-21: 10.1 percent

FEBRUARY 21, 2021
KCHD TSDC
39,390 confirmed cases (+62)
6,736 probable cases (+59)
43,926 inactive cases (+223)
1,678 active cases (-102)
51 currently hospitalized (-3)
522 deaths (no change) 		Positivity rate for Feb. 11-15: 16.9 percent
Positivity rate for Feb. 16-20: 11.6 percent

FEBRUARY 20, 2021
KCHD TSDC
39,328 confirmed cases (+101)
6,677 probable cases (+48)
43,703 inactive cases (+180)
1,780 active cases (-32)
54 currently hospitalized (-11)
522 deaths (+1) 		Positivity rate for Feb. 11-15: 16.9 percent
Positivity rate for Feb. 16-20: 11.6 percent

FEBRUARY 19, 2021
KCHD TSDC
39,227 confirmed cases (+86)
6,629 probable cases (+50)
43,523 inactive cases (+170)
1,812 active cases (-35)
65 currently hospitalized (+7)
521 deaths (+1) 		Positivity rate for Feb. 9-13: 12.2 percent
Positivity rate for Feb. 14-18: 15.5 percent

FEBRUARY 17 & 18, 2021
KCHD TSDC
39,141 confirmed cases (+76)
6,579 probable cases (+155)
43,353 inactive cases (+413)
1,847 active cases (-185)
58 currently hospitalized (-2)
520 deaths (+3) 		Positivity rate for Feb. 7-11: n/a
Positivity rate for Feb. 12-17: 16.4 percent

FEBRUARY 16, 2021
KCHD TSDC
39,065 confirmed cases (+134)
6,424 probable cases (+4)
42,940 inactive cases (+122)
2,032 active cases (+14)
60 currently hospitalized (-2)
517 deaths (+2) 		Positivity rate for Feb. 6-10: 10.9 percent
Positivity rate for Feb. 11-15: 16.9 percent

FEBRUARY 15, 2021
KCHD TSDC
38,931 confirmed cases (+111)
6,420 probable cases (+35)
42,818 inactive cases (+142)
2,018 active cases (+3)
62 currently hospitalized (no change)
515 deaths (+1) 		Positivity rate for Feb. 5-9: 11.8 percent
Positivity rate for Feb. 10-14: 13.7 percent

FEBRUARY 14, 2021
KCHD TSDC
38,820 confirmed cases (+101)
6,385 probable cases (+41)
42,676 inactive cases (+201)
2,015 active cases (-59)
62 currently hospitalized (+2)
514 deaths (no change) 		Positivity rate for Feb. 4-8: 11.1 percent
Positivity rate for Feb. 9-13: 11.3 percent

FEBRUARY 13, 2021
KCHD TSDC
38,719 confirmed cases (+120)
6,344 probable cases (+51)
42,475 inactive cases (+208)
2,074 active cases (-38)
60 currently hospitalized (-5)
514 deaths (+1) 		Positivity rate for Feb. 3-7: 11.4 percent
Positivity rate for Feb. 8-12: 11.5 percent

FEBRUARY 12, 2021
KCHD TSDC
38,599 confirmed cases (+102)
6,293 probable cases (+45)
42,267 inactive cases (+168)
2,112 active cases (-22)
65 currently hospitalized (-2)
513 deaths (+1) 		Positivity rate for Feb. 2-6: 11.8 percent
Positivity rate for Feb. 7-11: 12 percent

FEBRUARY 11, 2021
KCHD TSDC
38,497 confirmed cases (+136)
6,248 probable cases (+46)
42,099 inactive cases (+209)
2,134 active cases (-30)
67 currently hospitalized (-3)
512 deaths (+3) 		Positivity rate for Feb. 1-5: 11.9 percent
Positivity rate for Feb. 6 - 10: 10.9 percent

FEBRUARY 10, 2021
KCHD TSDC
38,361 confirmed cases (+101)
6,202 probable cases (+58)
41,890 inactive cases (+290)
2,164 active cases (-138)
70 currently hospitalized (+8)
509 deaths (+7) 		Positivity rate for Jan. 31 - Feb. 4: 12.5 percent
Positivity rate for Feb. 5 - 9: 11.8 percent

FEBRUARY 9, 2021
KCHD TSDC
38,260 confirmed cases (+81)
6,144 probable cases (+24)
41,600 inactive cases (+111)
2,302 active cases (-8)
62 currently hospitalized (+4)
502 deaths (+2) 		Positivity rate for Jan. 30 - Feb. 3: 11 percent
Positivity rate for Feb. 4 - 8: 11.1 percent

FEBRUARY 8, 2021
KCHD TSDC
38,179 confirmed cases (+188)
6,120 probable cases (+68)
41,489 inactive cases (+143)
2,310 active cases (+112)
58 currently hospitalized (-13)
500 deaths (+1) 		Positivity rate for Jan. 29-Feb. 2: 11.1 percent
Positivity rate for Feb. 3-7: 10.9 percent

FEBRUARY 7, 2021
KCHD TSDC
37,991 confirmed cases (+119)
6,052 probable cases (+65)
41,346 inactive cases (+206)
2,198 active cases (-24)
71 currently hospitalized (-1)
49 9deaths (+2) 		Positivity rate for Jan. 28-Feb. 1: TK percent
Positivity rate for Feb. 2-6: TK percent

FEBRUARY 6, 2021
KCHD TSDC
37,872 confirmed cases (+109)
5,987 probable cases (+47)
41,140 inactive cases (+224)
2,222 active cases (-69)
72 currently hospitalized (-5)
497 deaths (+1) 		Positivity rate for Jan. 27-31: TK percent
Positivity rate for Feb. 1-5: TK percent

FEBRUARY 5, 2021
KCHD TSDC
37,763 confirmed cases (+173)
5,940 probable cases (+74)
40,916 inactive cases (+232)
2,291 active cases (-11)
77 currently hospitalized (-3)
496 deaths (+6) 		Positivity rate for Jan. 26-30: TK percent
Positivity rate for Jan. 31-Feb. 4: TK percent

FEBRUARY 4, 2021
KCHD TSDC
37,590 confirmed cases (+100)
5,886 probable cases (+69)
40,684 inactive cases (+287)
2,302 active cases (-120)
80 currently hospitalized (-3)
490 deaths (+2) 		Positivity rate for Jan. 25-29: TK percent
Positivity rate for Jan. 30-Feb. 3: TK percent

FEBRUARY 3, 2021
KCHD TSDC
37,490 confirmed cases (+105)
5,817 probable cases (+77)
40,397 inactive cases (+319)
2,422 active cases (+141)
80 currently hospitalized (-3)
488 deaths (+4) 		Positivity rate for Jan. 24-28: 17 percent
Positivity rate for Jan. 29-Feb. 2: 12.8 percent

FEBRUARY 2, 2021
KCHD TSDC
37,385 confirmed cases (+60)
5,740 probable cases (+46)
40,078 inactive cases (-4)
2,563 active cases (+108)
83 currently hospitalized (-3)
484 deaths (+2) 		Positivity rate for Jan. 23-27: 16 percent
Positivity rate for Jan. 28-Feb. 1: 14 percent

FEBRUARY 1, 2021
KCHD TSDC
37,325 confirmed cases (+213)
5,694 probable cases (+29)
40,082 inactive cases (+246)
2,455 active cases (-10)
86 currently hospitalized (-1)
482 deaths (+6) 		Positivity rate for Jan. 22-26: 15.6 percent
Positivity rate for Jan. 27-31: 14.2 percent

JANUARY 29, 2021
Starting Monday, Feb. 1, you’ll find our daily COVID-19 case counts at KnoxvilleTN.gov/COVID19, along with data and links to information about testing, vaccination per Knox County Health Department and Tennessee Department of Health.
KCHD TSDC
36,913 confirmed cases (+127)
5,557 probable cases (+44)
39,313 inactive cases (+262)
2,687 active cases (-95)
93 currently hospitalized (no change)
466 deaths (+4)		 Positivity rate for Jan. 19-23: 15.5 percent
Positivity rate for Jan. 24-28: 11.1 percent

JANUARY 28, 2021
KCHD TSDC
36,786 confirmed cases (+200)
5,513 probable cases (+67)
39,051 inactive cases (+304)
2,782 active cases (-48)
93 currently hospitalized (-1)
466 deaths (+11)		 Positivity rate for Jan. 18-22: 16.3 percent
Positivity rate for Jan. 23-27: 16.6 percent

JANUARY 27, 2021
KCHD TSDC
36,586 confirmed cases (+103)
5,446 probable cases (+57)
38,747 inactive cases (+400)
2,830 active cases (-249)
94 currently hospitalized (-6)
455 deaths (+9)		 Positivity rate for Jan. 17-21: 17.6 percent
Positivity rate for Jan. 22-26: 15.6 percent

JANUARY 26, 2021
KCHD TSDC
35,530 confirmed cases (+85)
36,483 confirmed cases (+109)
5,389 probable cases (+48)
38,347 inactive cases (-7)
3,079 active cases (+162)
100 currently hospitalized (-3)
446 deaths (+2)		 Positivity rate for Jan. 16-20: 17.5 percent
   Positivity rate for Jan. 21-25: 13.7 percent

JANUARY 25, 2021
Changes noted below combine case counts reported on Saturday and Sunday. 
KCHD TSDC
36,374 confirmed cases (+533)
5,341 probable cases (+204)
38,354 inactive cases (+1,186)
2,917 active cases (-462)
103 currently hospitalized (-24)
444 deaths (+13)		 Positivity rate for Jan. 15-19: 14.6 percent
   Positivity rate for Jan. 20-24: 14.6 percent

JANUARY 22, 2021
KCHD TSDC
35,841 confirmed cases (+115)
5,137 probable cases (+59)
37,168 inactive cases (+368)
3,379 active cases (-191)
127 currently hospitalized (-8)
431 deaths (+2 newly reported and -5 reassigned to other counties)		 Positivity rate for Jan. 12-16: 17.2 percent
  Positivity rate for Jan. 17-21: 17.6 percent

JANUARY 21, 2021
KCHD TSDC
35,530 confirmed cases (+85)
35,726 confirmed cases (+196)
5,078 probable cases (+121)
36,800 inactive cases (+574)
3,570 active cases (-268)
135 currently hospitalized (-5)
434 deaths (+11) 		Positivity rate for Jan. 11-15: 18 percent
  Positivity rate for Jan. 16-20: 17.5 percent

JANUARY 20, 2021
KCHD TSDC
35,530 confirmed cases (+85)
4,957 probable cases (+67)
36,226 inactive cases (-384)
3,838 active cases (-478)
140 currently hospitalized (+6)
423 deaths (+14)		 Positivity rate for Jan. 10-14: 18.9 percent
Positivity rate for Jan. 15-19: 17.4 percent