The newest numbers released by the Tennessee Department of Health (TDOH) reveal that there are now 28 confirmed cases of coronavirus spread across the Upper Cumberland.
The count for testing positive for COVID-19 in Cannon County is now at 2. In neighboring counties, DeKalb has 3, Wilson County 20 and Rutherford 39.
The Tn Dept of Health reports that 16,091 people have been tested statewide. Of those, 1,203, or 7.5%, tested positive for the virus, up from 6.4% from the previous report. However, it is important to note that only patients who have symptoms and meet the criteria of fever, cough, and shortness of breath are being tested.
Statewide, there are 103 people hospitalized for the infection, with one known hospitalization within the Upper Cumberland region, and six deaths have resulted.
COVID-19 testing times at the Cannon County
Health Department.
Testing will be administered only to symptomatic
patients between 1:00-3:00, weekdays.
If you believe you have COVID-19, do not go to the doctor or the Emergency Department without calling first. Keep your hands clean and continue to practice social distancing. If you are feeling bad, stay at home. Keep an eye on our elders. They need to be staying at home as much as possible and we need to support them and keep them safe. People over the age of 65 and those with prior illness are at greatest risk so we need to some together and support them.
Individuals with specific questions can call the TDH Information line at 877-857-2945 or 931- 931-646-7586 or the Cannon County Health Dept. 615-563-4243.