First COVID-19 Case in Tennessee

@CarolDM (203396)

Nashville, Tennessee

March 5, 2020 2:23pm CST

Tennessee Governor announced the first confirmed positive test result for a case of COVID-19 coronavirus in the state at a news conference on Thursday morning. The patient is a 44-year-old male from Williamson County who recently traveled out of state to Boston.

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@crossbones27 (52907)

• Mojave, California

5 Mar 20

My brother was saying, not going to wipe out planet but will be like a new flu. The planet does come up with ways to balance to try to balance itself out.

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@CarolDM (203396)

• Nashville, Tennessee

5 Mar 20

That makes sense.

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@moffittjc (128824)

• Gainesville, Florida

6 Mar 20

I wonder how many people have already caught the virus and only exhibited minor symptoms, thinking they just had a cold? I have been saying for the past week that my allergies have been going crazy, and I'm pretty sure that's what it is, but I don't know that for sure. I could have a mild form of the coronavirus, and would be none the wiser.

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@CarolDM (203396)

• Nashville, Tennessee

6 Mar 20

It would be alarming if we knew I am sure. It is scary when you just have a cough or a sneeze.

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@moffittjc (128824)

• Gainesville, Florida

6 Mar 20

@CarolDM I'm trying not to worry too much about this virus, but in the back of my mind I wonder if my bad allergies right now has overwhelmed my immune system to the point where it would be difficult for me to fight off coronavirus if I caught it? I can only hope that I am healthy enough to overcome it.

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@CarolDM (203396)

• Nashville, Tennessee

6 Mar 20

@moffittjc How can you not worry a little. Just keep taking precautions, wash your hands, then wash them again.

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@AmbiePam (120533)

• United States

5 Mar 20

Oklahoma has yet to get any cases, but I think Texas has 11 cases.

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@CarolDM (203396)

• Nashville, Tennessee

5 Mar 20

It is spreading sadly.

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@wolfgirl569 (135583)

• Marion, Ohio

5 Mar 20

Hope he gets over it ok.

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@CarolDM (203396)

• Nashville, Tennessee

5 Mar 20

And I hope the family stays safe too.

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@xFiacre (14782)

• Ireland

5 Mar 20

@caroldm Scary times. There are three cases here, just a few miles down the road. My hands are squeaking with cleanliness I've washed them so often. I'm staying away from crowds as much as I can.

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@xFiacre (14782)

• Ireland

5 Mar 20

@CarolDM I took my wife out for lunch today, forgetting all about the virus. Restaurant was fairly empty, but when I remembered what is going on in the world I became really focussed on hand and respiratory hygiene. Had the waiter who put the cutlery on the table washed his hands properly?

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@CarolDM (203396)

• Nashville, Tennessee

5 Mar 20

@xFiacre It does make you stop and think about everything.

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@CarolDM (203396)

• Nashville, Tennessee

5 Mar 20

My hands are the same and I am trying to stay at home.

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@Courtlynn (67089)

• United States

5 Mar 20

Oooh goodie.

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@CarolDM (203396)

• Nashville, Tennessee

5 Mar 20

Just a matter of time before it happened.

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@Courtlynn (67089)

• United States

5 Mar 20

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@much2say (57760)

• Los Angeles, California

5 Mar 20

It's here now too. The symptoms don't show til way later, so I have to wonder if the spread has already spread. Stay healthy everyone!!

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@CarolDM (203396)

• Nashville, Tennessee

5 Mar 20

I know, that is the scary part about it.

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@divalounger (6182)

• United States

6 Mar 20

That means that the virus is in the community--yikes, this is scary!

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@divalounger (6182)

• United States

7 Mar 20

@CarolDM My younger daughter is up in Seattle in school--I worry about her alone up there--

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@CarolDM (203396)

• Nashville, Tennessee

6 Mar 20

Yes it is scary for sure.

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@CarolDM (203396)

• Nashville, Tennessee

7 Mar 20

@divalounger I am sure you do worry, I hope she is safe and well.

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@BelleStarr (61463)

• United States

5 Mar 20

How are you, I hope the tornado did come too close. I recognized the area hardest hit in East Nashville and Germantown, I love the Germantown Cafe.

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@CarolDM (203396)

• Nashville, Tennessee

5 Mar 20

Thanks for asking, we are fine, only thunderstorms here.

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@LadyDuck (502152)

• Italy

6 Mar 20

We have two cases at the local nursery homes, the two women do not seem in a very serious condition at least. We already have many cases here in Switzerland.

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@LadyDuck (502152)

• Italy

6 Mar 20

@CarolDM I really hope, because in some EU countries it is getting really bad.

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@CarolDM (203396)

• Nashville, Tennessee

6 Mar 20

That is so sad to hear. I hope they find a vaccine soon.

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@CarolDM (203396)

• Nashville, Tennessee

6 Mar 20

@LadyDuck So sad.

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@Tampa_girl7 (54714)

• United States

5 Mar 20

It seems to be spreading daily.

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@CarolDM (203396)

• Nashville, Tennessee

5 Mar 20

Yes it does sadly.

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Vicki, #1 Creek Girl

@1creekgirl (44560)

• United States

5 Mar 20

Scary. Hope you'll stay well.

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@CarolDM (203396)

• Nashville, Tennessee

5 Mar 20

Thanks, I will.

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@LindaOHio (222222)

• United States

5 Mar 20

I think it's just a matter of time before there are cases in every state.

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@CarolDM (203396)

• Nashville, Tennessee

5 Mar 20

I agree with you.

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@DocAndersen (54399)

• United States

6 Mar 20

that is horrible - please be safe!!!!

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@CarolDM (203396)

• Nashville, Tennessee

6 Mar 20

Yes I am for sure.

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@CarolDM (203396)

• Nashville, Tennessee

6 Mar 20

@DocAndersen Same here!

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@DocAndersen (54399)

• United States

6 Mar 20

@CarolDM we have antiseptic wipes at the front door (come in, wash your hands)!

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@snowy22315 (208746)

• United States

6 Mar 20

Here in Virginia, I think they are looking at a few isolated cases. It's a scary virus, but I don't think it will last forever.

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@CarolDM (203396)

• Nashville, Tennessee

6 Mar 20

It is all over it seems. Take care.

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@averygirl72 (38847)

• Philippines

6 Mar 20

That is scary. There are so many people in the US. Hope it won't spread

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@CarolDM (203396)

• Nashville, Tennessee

6 Mar 20

It is spreading.

@Letranknight2015 (52665)

• Philippines

6 Mar 20

They better isolate that person and the people that were around that person.

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@CarolDM (203396)

• Nashville, Tennessee

6 Mar 20

They are isolated and his family as well.

@simone10 (54180)

• Louisville, Kentucky

7 Mar 20

I wonder if he got it at the airport, on the plane or somewhere in Boston?

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@CarolDM (203396)

• Nashville, Tennessee

7 Mar 20

Who knows any more.

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@simone10 (54180)

• Louisville, Kentucky

8 Mar 20

@CarolDM Yeah, it probably doesn't matter much at this point.

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Valerie J. Routhieaux

@just4him (323168)

• Green Bay, Wisconsin

6 Mar 20

I hope he recovers.

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@CarolDM (203396)

• Nashville, Tennessee

6 Mar 20

Hope so too.

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@Hannihar (130150)

• Israel

3 May 20

@CarolDM Did you ever heard whether or not the first one that got the virus there recovered from it?

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@Hannihar (130150)

• Israel

4 May 20

@CarolDM You are right it is hard to keep up with. Has it settled down now and less cases?

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@CarolDM (203396)

• Nashville, Tennessee

4 May 20

@Hannihar Not really.

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@CarolDM (203396)

• Nashville, Tennessee

3 May 20

No I did not, there have been so many new cases since this one, it is hard to keep up with.

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