While Tennessee has seen little growth in its rate of new cases or active case count, the same canât be said for the stateâs northeast region, which has seen its new case rate, active case count and positive test rate rise over the past month.
Over the past two weeks, Tennesseeâs active case count rose from 12,979 to 13,392, or about 3.1%. Northeast Tennessee, meanwhile, saw its active case count grow from 1,189 on March 31 to 1,500 as of Tuesday â a 26.1% increase. The regionâs seven-day average of new cases (137.8 on Tuesday) rose at a higher rate than the stateâs as well, 30.3% to 13.7%.
WBBJ TV
February 27, 2021
JACKSON, Tenn. People who live in Jackson and Madison County are reacting to the mask mandate extension.
The Jackson- Madison County Regional Health Department has announced the mask mandate for Madison County has been extended through March 31.
WBBJ-7 Eyewitness News spoke with West Tennesseans about the extension. Many say it is a good idea.
One resident says she feels the mandate is going to help people realize the importance of wearing a mask and why we should all take precautions.
“For the most part, I want to say 99% of the people do wear it and they are very considerate of others and thankful that you are wearing it,” said Rhonda Mobre.
WBBJ TV
December 29, 2020
MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. Local health officials have extended the mask mandate in Madison County.
In a release from the Jackson-Madison County Regional Health Department, the mask mandate will go into effect at 12:01 a.m. on Wednesday, December 30 and will remain in place until 11:59 p.m on Sunday, January 31.
The mandate was signed by health department Regional Director Kim Tedford, Madison County Mayor Jimmy Harris and Jackson Mayor Scott Conger.