Interactive map shows vaccination rates across US
This U.S. state map shows vaccination rates and statistics using data from the CDC, including the percent of state population receiving the first dose of vaccination.
COVID-19 Updates
COVID-19 in Tennessee: 2,057 new cases, 689,808 total
The gallery above shows the latest statewide COVID-19 data from the Tennessee Department of Health as of Tuesday, January 19. The health department also released an updated case count by county. For…
21 new COVID-19 cases confirmed in Madison Co.; 10,006 total
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson-Madison County Regional Health Department has confirmed another 21 new COVID-19 cases. A total of 10,006 Madison County residents have tested positive for COVID-19. Those new patients range in age from 1-year-old to 66-years-old. There are…
NAACP health forum looks at COVID-19 impact on minority community
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson-Madison County Branch of the NAACP hosted a community health forum Monday morning. Panel members discussed COVID-19, and the effects the pandemic has had in minority communities. Panel members say one of those concerns is that…
COVID-19 in Tennessee: 2,430 new cases, 687,751 total
The gallery above shows the latest statewide COVID-19 data from the Tennessee Department of Health as of Monday, January 18. The health department also released an updated case count by county. …
Additional death, 59 new cases of COVID-19 confirmed in Madison Co.
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson-Madison County Regional Health Department has confirmed another Madison County resident has died due to COVID-19 complications. The health department says an 84-year-old man died Jan. 17 due to complications from COVID-19. A total of 159…
Gov. Lee facing widespread criticism for approach to virus
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — As Tennessee has fueled one of the nation’s worst COVID-19 surges for weeks, Gov. Bill Lee’s approach hasn’t strayed much from how he and several fellow Republican governors battling similar spikes have long approached the virus.…
COVID-19 in Tennessee: 4,474 new cases, 685,321 total
The gallery above shows the latest statewide COVID-19 data from the Tennessee Department of Health as of Sunday, January 17. The health department also released an updated case count by county. …
Additional death, 21 new COVID-19 cases in Madison Co.
JACKSON, Tenn. — The Jackson-Madison County Regional Health Department has confirmed another Madison County resident has died due to COVID-19. That resident is: a 75-year-old man died Jan. 16. The total number of COVID-19 related deaths is now 158 for…
Unity Breakfast discusses COVID-19 prevention in Brownsville
BROWNSVILLE, Tenn. -- The 2021 Brownsville Unity Breakfast was held virtually on Saturday. Brownsville Mayor Bill Rawls hosted the virtual breakfast. This was the Unity Breakfast Group's first meeting of the year. It's an informal opportunity for faith-based leaders and…
COVID-19 in Tennessee: 4,808 new cases, 680,847 total
The gallery above shows the latest statewide COVID-19 data from the Tennessee Department of Health as of Saturday, January 16. The health department also released an updated case count by county. …
Additional death, 68 new COVID-19 cases in Madison Co.
JACKSON, Tenn. — The Jackson-Madison County Regional Health Department has confirmed another Madison County resident has died due to COVID-19. Those residents are: an 84-year-old man died Jan. 15. The health department also confirmed another 68 new cases of COVID-19…
COVID-19 in Tennessee: 5,557 new cases, 676,039 total
The gallery above shows the latest statewide COVID-19 data from the Tennessee Department of Health as of Friday, January 15. The health department also released an updated case count by county. …
JMCSS employees receive first vaccinations
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Some school district employees in Madison County are breathing a sigh of relief today after getting their first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine. "I'm thankful," Helen Brooks, attendance…
Additional death, 53 new cases of COVID-19 confirmed in Madison Co.
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson-Madison County Regional Health Department has confirmed another Madison County resident has died due to COVID-19. The health department says a 68-year-old man died Jan. 12 due to COVID-19 complications. A total of 156 Madison County…
COVID-19 in Tennessee: 4,983 new cases, 670,482 total
The gallery above shows the latest statewide COVID-19 data from the Tennessee Department of Health as of Thursday, January 14. The health department also released an updated case count by county. …
Health dept. to surpass 5,000 vaccinated after 'make-up' clinic Thursday
JACKSON, Tenn. -- After Thursday, the Jackson-Madison County Regional Health Department will surpass 5,000 vaccines distributed. This is thanks to a clinic they held to make sure those who need…
3 additional deaths, 36 new COVID-19 cases in Madison Co.
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson-Madison County Regional Health Department has confirmed another three Madison County residents have died due to COVID-19. Those residents are: a 65-year-old man, who died Jan. 10. a 48-year-old man, who died Jan. 7. an 84-year-old…
NACDS talks coronavirus vaccine roll out
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The National Association of Chain Drug Stores is discussing retail pharmacies' role in giving COVID-19 vaccines. NACDS discussed the Federal Pharmacy Partnership program, which can help the vaccine roll out process…
COVID-19 in Tennessee: 4,625 new cases, 665,499 total
The gallery above shows the latest statewide COVID-19 data from the Tennessee Department of Health as of Tuesday, January 12. The health department also released an updated case count by county. …
Officials discuss vaccine distribution, treatment options
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Healthcare officials say they are making progress in fighting COVID-19, through vaccine distributions and antibody treatments. Jackson Mayor Scott Conger says the City of Jackson and Madison County…
Health department discusses juggle of giving out first, second doses of vaccine
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson-Madison County Regional Health Department has given out thousands of first-doses of the coronavirus vaccine. But how do they plan on giving out the second dose while…
Additional death, 85 new cases of COVID-19 in Madison Co.
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson-Madison County Regional Health Department has confirmed another Madison County resident has died due to complications from COVID-19. The health department says a 71-year-old man died Jan. 11 due to COVID-19 complications. A total of 152…
COVID-19 in Tennessee: 3,478 new cases, 660,874 total
The gallery above shows the latest statewide COVID-19 data from the Tennessee Department of Health as of Tuesday, January 12. The health department also released an updated case count by county. For…
Hardin Medical Center CEO discusses sharp increase of COVID patients
SAVANNAH, Tenn. -- Small hospitals in rural Tennessee are facing heavy burdens keeping up with the influx of COVID-19 patients. Hardin Medical Center in Savannah is now taking transfers from hours…
Additional death, 49 new cases of COVID-19 confirmed in Madison Co.
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson-Madison Count Regional Health Department has confirmed another Madison County resident has died due to complications from COVID-19. Th health department says a 63-year-old man died Jan. 11 due to complications of COVID-19. A total of…
COVID-19 in Tennessee: 3,527 new cases, 657,396 total
The gallery above shows the latest statewide COVID-19 data from the Tennessee Department of Health as of Monday, January 11. The health department also released an updated case count by county. For…
Health department to host make-up COVID-19 vaccination clinic
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson-Madison County Regional Health Department will host a vaccination clinic on Thursday for individuals in the Phase 1a1 and Phase 1a2 categories who have not already been vaccinated against COVID-19. The make-up clinic will be Thursday,…
Vaccinations cause for celebration at local senior living center
JACKSON, Tenn. -- For senior living staff and residents at Elmcroft of Jackson, the COVID-19 vaccine is a cause for celebration. "It's going to provide reassurance and safety," staff member Hazel Jones…
Gov. Lee tells elderly with COVID-19 to ask about treatment options
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee is urging seniors who contract COVID-19 to ask their health care providers about certain drugs that could prevent them from getting so sick that they wind up in the hospital. Lee told…
Additional death, 68 new cases of COVID-19 confirmed in Madison Co.
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson-Madison County Regional Health Department has confirmed a 92-year-old man died on January 10 due to complications from COVID-19. The health department says a total of 150 Madison County residents have died due to COVID-19 complications.…
COVID-19 in Tennessee: 7,419 new cases, 653,869 total
The gallery above shows the latest statewide COVID-19 data from the Tennessee Department of Health as of Sunday, January 10. The health department also released an updated case count by county. …
65 new COVID-19 cases, two additional deaths confirmed in Madison County
JACKSON, Tenn. — The Jackson-Madison County Regional Health Department has confirmed two more Madison County residents have died due to complications of COVID-19. The health department says those deaths include: An 83-year-old man An 80-year-old man The department says 149…
COVID-19 in Tennessee: 5,844 new cases, 646,450 total
The gallery above shows the latest statewide COVID-19 data from the Tennessee Department of Health as of Saturday, January 9. The health department also released an updated case count by county. …
Tennessee to launch COVID-19 vaccine appointment system
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Tennessee officials are launching a statewide online scheduling system in the coming days for COVID-19 vaccine appointments. State Health Commissioner Lisa Piercey said Friday that the change aims to prevent long lines of people who wait…
76 new COVID-19 cases confirmed in Madison County; 9,481 total
JACKSON, Tenn. — The Jackson-Madison County Regional Health Department has confirmed another 76 cases of COVID-19 in Madison County on Saturday. The new cases bring the total number of confirmed positive cases in Madison County to 9,481. Those patients range…
Over 1,550 vaccinated during Thursday's drive-thru event
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson-Madison County Regional Health Department says over 1,550 residents were vaccinated Thursday. The news release from the health department says 1,563 Madison County seniors received their dose of the vaccine at the Jackson Fairgrounds. “We could…
COVID-19 in Tennessee: 6,369 new cases, 640,606 total
The gallery above shows the latest statewide COVID-19 data from the Tennessee Department of Health as of Friday, January 8. The health department also released an updated case count by county. For…
97 new COVID-19 cases, additional death confirmed in Madison County
JACKSON, Tenn. — The Jackson-Madison County Regional Health Department has confirmed another Madison County resident has died due to COVID-19. The health department says an 87-year-old woman died Jan. 6 due to complications of COVID-19. A total of 147 Madison…
West Tennessee Healthcare gives updates on hospitalization concerns, vaccine distribution
JACKSON, Tenn. -- There's some good news from West Tennessee Healthcare on the fight against COVID-19, but there is also a big warning sign. Amy Garner with West Tennessee Healthcare says…
Thousands receive COVID-19 vaccine in Jackson
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Thousands of people lined up Thursday at the Jackson Fairgrounds to receive a COVID-19 vaccine. Elderly Madison County residents waited hours on Thursday to receive their doses of…
COVID-19 in Tennessee: 9,000 new cases, 634,237 total
The gallery above shows the latest statewide COVID-19 data from the Tennessee Department of Health as of Thursday, January 7. The health department also released an updated case count by county. For…
Health department closing vaccination clinic line at 6 p.m.
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson-Madison County Regional Health Department says Thursday's drive-thru vaccination clinic line will close at 6 p.m. Madison County residents age 75 and older must be in line at 6 p.m. to receive their vaccination at the…
Additional death, 141 new cases of COVID-19 confirmed in Madison County
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson-Madison County Regional Health Department has confirmed another Madison County resident has died due to COVID-19. The health department says a 91-year-old man died Jan. 4 due to complications of COVID-19. A total of 146 Madison…
COVID-19 in Tennessee: 7,588 new cases, 625,237 total
The gallery above shows the latest statewide COVID-19 data from the Tennessee Department of Health as of Wednesday, January 6. The health department also released an updated case count by county. For…
Official explains Thursday's drive-thru vaccine event at Jackson Fairgrounds
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson Fairgrounds were empty Wednesday, but Thursday, the Jackson-Madison County Regional Health Department will be giving out thousands of doses of the COVID-19 vaccine. "I was told we're getting…
90 new COVID-19 cases confirmed in Madison County; 9,167 total
JACKSON, Tenn. — The Jackson-Madison County Regional Health Department has confirmed another 90 cases of COVID-19 in Madison County on Wednesday. The new cases bring the total number of confirmed positive cases in Madison County to 9,167. Those patients range…
Staff, residents at community living center vaccinated
LEXINGTON, Tenn. -- Briarwood Community Living Center in Lexington received its first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine Tuesday. Staff members and residents say this is the moment they have been waiting…
Long line of seniors await COVID-19 vaccine in Henry County
HENRY COUNTY, Tenn. -- One West Tennessee county is making progress on vaccinating senior citizens in their community. Drivers in Henry County lined up and down the road for their chance…
COVID-19 in Tennessee: 5,399 new cases, 617,649 total
The gallery above shows the latest statewide COVID-19 data from the Tennessee Department of Health as of Tuesday, January 5. The health department also released an updated case count by county. For…
