(TN Dept. Of Health)
The total COVID-19 case count for Tennessee is 680,847 as of Saturday, January 16, 2021 (up 4,808) including 8,355 deaths (up 44); 2,805 current hospitalizations (down 61) and 605,596 are inactive/recovered. Percent positive today is 14.80%.
On Saturday, January 16, 2021, Cumberland County’s positive case count increased by 66 to 5,352 positive cases. Active cases rose 47 to 659. Deaths remained the same at 72.
COVID deaths continue to rise in neighboring counties:
Morgan County reports 14 COVID-19 deaths.
Rhea County reports 56 COVID-19 deaths.
Roane County reports 78 COVID-19 deaths.