Chattanooga, TN – According to the health officials, there are 730 people currently hospitalized for COVID-19 in the state.

The Tennessee Department of Health reported 12 new COVID-19 related deaths as well.

The death toll across the state has reached 16,668.

The Tennessee Department of Health reported a positivity rate of 5.76%.

The Hamilton County Health Department 54 new positive cases, up from 51 on Thursday.

No COVID-19 related deaths were reported on Friday

The total number of cases in the county now stands at 64,614.

The death total is at 660.

This story will be updated as new information become available.