Health Departments in Rutherford County and across the nation have been closely monitoring the COVID-19 Pandemic and have since released a new map showing more details about each state (Click Here for the full map and details). The map was set up and designed by the National Association of County & City Health Officials.

As of April 23, 2020, the map shows that nearly 850,000 Americans have tested positive for the coronavirus.

In Tennessee, nearly 8,000 people have been confirmed to have the coronavirus while Rutherford County is seeing 345 cases along with 7 deaths. Nearby Nashville has 1,872 cases and 20 deaths at this point.

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• Sumner County has 550 Cases and 32 Deaths.
• The Knoxville area has 199 Cases and 4 Deaths.
• The Chattanooga area has 127 Cases and 13 Deaths.
• Williamson County has 365 Cases and 6 Deaths.
• The Memphis area has 1,924 and 43 Deaths.

Local health departments are playing a critical role in testing, tracing, and tracking the spread of COVID-19; providing up-to-date health information and education to communities; collaborating with mental and behavioral health organizations to reduce anxiety and promote well-being in these uncertain times; and offering resources to help battle stigma and discrimination.