CLARKSVILLE, TN (CLARKSVILLE NOW) – The number of active COVID-19 cases in Montgomery County has remained in the 560 range for the last several days.

The case count jumped from about 500 to 560 on April 17 after new numbers were reported. The number rose to 595 on April 22 but has since dropped back.

COVID-19 numbers

Here are the Montgomery County numbers updated on the county’s dashboard for Monday, April 26:

  • 19,947 total confirmed cases since March 8, 2020
  • 569 active cases
  • 303 total hospitalizations
  • 224 total deaths
  • 119,640 total negative lab results

Here are the CMCSS numbers last updated on April 25, according to their dashboard:

  • 35 active student cases
  • 295 students in quarantine
  • 12 students excluded
  • No data on COVID-related student absences
  • 22 active employee cases
  • 0 employees excluded
  • 7 employees in quarantine
  • No data on COVID-related employee absences

Here are the Austin Peay State University numbers last updated on April 25, according to their dashboard:

  • 4 students with confirmed cases
  • 11 students in quarantine
  • 6 staff and faculty members with confirmed cases
  • 9 staff and faculty members in quarantine

How to get the COVID-19 vaccine

Health Department: To register for a vaccination appointment online through the county health department, visit https://covid19.tn.gov/covid-19-vaccines/vaccine-phases/. Click Montgomery County on the map, click “Make an Appointment” to register, then enter the name and contact information to be notified of the appointment date, time and location as soon as the vaccine becomes available.

Individuals who do not have access to the internet should call 866-442-5301 to make an appointment.

Fort Campbell: Blanchfield Army Community Hospital has opened COVID-19 vaccination to all TRICARE Prime beneficiaries age 16 and older. Beneficiaries may schedule appointments through a link on the hospital’s webpage at blanchfield.tricare.mil.

Appointments are required, and only those who are scheduled to receive the vaccine may enter. One escort may be authorized for those requiring additional assistance. Child care may be available through the Fort Campbell Family Child Care program for parents with young children.

All other pharmacies and clinics: Visit Clarksville Now’s updated list of all the locations offering the vaccine to the public in Montgomery County, and how to register at each location.

How to get a COVID-19 test

Free COVID-19 testing by the Montgomery County Health Department has moved back to the Health Department office at 350 Pageant Lane. Individuals who do not have health insurance can schedule an appointment for COVID-19 testing by calling 931-648-5787. Tests are conducted on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 8:30 to 10:30 a.m.

Montgomery County residents 18 or older may pick up a self-administered test at no cost Monday, Wednesday, or Friday between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. You must have a smartphone to pick up a self-administered test. The COVID-19 tests are available in many other locations and can be found on this website.

Three Walgreens locations in Clarksville offer self-administered, drive-thru COVID-19 tests. The location at 2109 Wilma Rudolph Blvd. offers the Rapid Diagnostic COVID-19 test, and the locations at 1954 Madison Street and 1460 Fort Campbell Blvd. offer the PCR Diagnostic Test. To make an appointment at Walgreens, visit their website.

Chris Smith contributed to this report.