COVID-19 Activity Increases During Summer Period

Why it matters locally: While the national trend reflects an increase, public health officials in Tennessee, including the Metropolitan Government of Nashville & Davidson County, will be monitoring local COVID-19 activity and potential strain on healthcare resources like TriStar Centennial Medical Center Emergency Room.

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COVID-19 cases in the United States are showing an increase this summer. This trend reflects patterns seen in previous summers since the pandemic began. Public health experts have noted this uptick in activity. This occurs as other health-related news receives more prominent coverage.