Update: We sincerely apologize that the original image for this story included Dickson County, not Robertson, as the highlighted county. We are human. Sometimes we make errors. The facts in the story are still correct, and the image has been updated.
CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. (CLARKSVILLENOW) – Cheatham and Robertson Counties have confirmed their first cases of coronavirus (COVID-19) Wednesday, March 18.
Both counties are directly south of Montgomery County.
There have been 25 additional positive cases of the virus reported statewide since yesterday, March 17.
Campbell – 1
Cheatham – 1
Davidson – 58
Hamilton – 1 (the Hamilton Health Department is reporting 3 cases, however the TN Dept of Health is maintaining 1 case at this time – 3/19)
Jefferson – 1
Knox – 2
Robertson – 1
Rutherford – 1
Sevier – 1
Shelby – 4
Sullivan – 1
Sumner – 2
Williamson – 24
Montgomery County Mayor Jim Durrett and Clarksville Mayor Joe Pitts have both issued a Local State of Emergency for the county. There have not been any confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Montgomery County.
Read: Mayor Pitts announcement
Read: Mayor Durrett announcement
Residents who feel their symptoms require a visit to a healthcare professional to be tested for COVID-19 can find information here.
The Center for Disease Control has recently updated their recommendation, stating that people should refrain from group gatherings of more than 10 people, according to a White House statement.