MORNING UPDATE: The number of Tennesseans hospitalized with confirmed cases of #COVID19 has nearly doubled in the last six weeks. There are now 1,929 patients with confirmed cases of the coronavirus in Tennessee hospitals - up almost 300 from just a week earlier. 1/ @NC5 
In addition to the 1,929 confirmed cases, there are another 209 hospitalized people with possible cases of the virus awaiting confirmation. 2/
The dramatic surge in cases has put a strain on the state's medical facilities, especially those in more rural areas. Statewide, there are 268 intensive care unit beds currently available, although that number has dropped below 200 in recent weeks. 3/
The pressure on hospitals is expected to increase in the coming weeks. Tennessee reported a record-shattering 7,951 new COVID-19 cases on Monday, putting the state on track for a potential 110,000 new cases in the month of November. 4/4
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