Updated 3/20/20

Tennessee Governor Bill Lee addressed the state Thursday afternoon, as cases of COVID-19 continue to rise across the Tennessee.

As of Thursday, no cases of the virus have been confirmed in Giles County.

Tennessee Department of Health Commissioner Lisa Piercey said this is the largest day-over-day increase so far, due to an increase in available testing.

Reports show there are now 154 confirmed cases in the state.

The state is also expanding medical supplies available. Around 570 medical ventilators have been ordered in the state. This is in addition to the 537 ventilators already available in the state.

The Governor is also freeing up 15,000 unused licensed hospital beds for patients, however, the administration is still working to find staffing for those beds. 

Executive Order 15 that was passed also prevents the food industry from price gouging.