Patient had "underlying health issues."
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The @KnoxGov Health Department just said the county has had it's first COVID-19 death.
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No more information at this time on this patient. Frankly, as more deaths continue and they become more prevalent, they will release more information, director said.
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However, this person acquired it with community spread, she said.
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Also, per the mayor's comments this morning about hoping to open businesses back up before 4/30 ... Director Buchanan says the county will use "local data for local decisions."https://www.knoxnews.com/story/news/politics/2020/03/30/knox-mayor-hopes-businesses-open-before-presidents-april-30-mandate/5086711002/ …
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Quick-hit story on today's announcementhttps://www.knoxnews.com/story/news/health/2020/03/30/knox-county-reports-its-first-coronavirus-death/2908167001/ …
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County still looking at drive-thru testing but complications continue to be getting enough supplies and personal protective equipment.
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The county has had one reported case from an assisted living facility, Buchanan said
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