HEALTH CARE
Should restrictions be lifted, the number of hospitalizations in the state could overwhelm local hospitals. (Courtesy Vanderbilt University Medical Center)
Vanderbilt researchers: Social distancing must continue in order to slow coronavirus spread
Human trials for new drugs could begin as soon as later this year. (Courtesy Adobe Stock)
Vanderbilt University Medical Center working to find COVID-19 treatments
Tennesseans are still urged to practice social distancing. (Courtesy Adobe Stock)
Tennessee seeing ‘positive trends’ in social distancing efforts; death and hospitalization rates could rise this week
The Williamson County Health Department announced April 6 the opening of COVID-19 assessment sites for county residents who meet pre-screening and pre-registration requirements. (Courtesy Adobe Stock)
Williamson County Health Department opens COVID-19 testing sites
Mental health specialists say taking time to work on connecting with family and being reactive can help alleviate stress and anxiety. (Community Impact Staff)
The Refuge Center for Counseling in Franklin offers mental health tips, telehealth appointments during coronavirus outbreak
Music City Center in downtown Nashville will serve as an alternative treatment facility for COVID-19 patients. (Courtesy Music City Center)
Music City Center in Nashville to serve COVID-19 alternative treatment facility
See how coronavirus has spread through Tennessee in just one month with our interactive timeline. (Community Impact staff)
TIMELINE: See how coronavirus has spread through Tennessee in just one month
The Tennessee Department of Health is encouraging healthy individuals to donate blood amid a statewide blood shortage. (Courtesy Sanford Myers and American Red Cross)
Williamson Medical Center to host weekly blood drives to help address blood shortage
Medical Supply Donation
Nashville-based nonprofit donates supplies to Middle Tennessee hospitals
Local hospitals are calling for residents to sew and donate medical masks. (Courtesy Adobe Stock)
How to help: Vanderbilt officials call for mask donations, provide instructions on how to make them at home
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LIVE UPDATES: Keep up with coronavirus announcements in Williamson County
There are now over 13,600 confirmed cases of coronavirus in Tennessee, according to state health officials. (Courtesy Adobe Stock)
UPDATED: Cases of coronavirus in Tennessee rise to 13,624
The Tennessee Department of Health is encouraging healthy individuals to donate blood amid a state-wide blood shortage. (Courtesy Sanford Myers and American Red Cross)
Canceled blood drives lead to blood shortage in Tennessee
Local nonprofits are working to provide meals during school closures. (Courtesy Adobe Stock)
Williamson County nonprofits work to help feed families during school closures
Gov. Bill Lee declared a state of emergency for Tennessee on March 12. (Dylan Skye Aycock/Community Impact Newspaper)
Gov. Bill Lee declares state of emergency in Tennessee amid increasing coronavirus cases
Williamson County Medical Center
Williamson Medical Center expects more Coronavirus cases in Williamson County, but officials stress education against fear
State and local health officials update the public following the announcement of the state's first confirmed COVID-19 case in Tennessee. (Dylan Skye Aycock/Community Impact Newspaper)
State health official: 'Risk to the general public remains low' for coronavirus after Williamson County resident tests positive
Local schools will close for cleaning following the confirmation of a case of COVID-19 in the county. (Courtesy Adobe Stock)
Williamson County, Franklin Special School District schools closing March 6-9 following confirmation of coronavirus in county
The first case of Coronavirus has been confirmed in Tennessee. (Courtesy Adobe Stock)
UPDATE: Household contacts of first confirmed case of coronavirus in Williamson County test negative for virus