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Source: TN Dept. of HealthThe Tennessee Department of Health has reported a total of 794,137 cases of COVID-19 across the state, up 1,342 cases on Tuesday from 8,867 new test results — a 9.3 percent positivity rate.
Of the total number of cases, 11,650 people have died — up 12 from the number 24 hours ago.
The number of active cases has fallen 7 percent in the past two weeks, extending the positive trend that started shortly after New Year's. On Monday, state health officials reported that 12,476 individuals are currently infected with COVID-19.