Lafayette and other towns across Tennessee are putting proactive measures in place to quell the spread of COVID-19. Disruptions to school, work, and major public gatherings are already manifesting and it’s important to stay up to date on what’s happening in the Lafayette, TN community.
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Tennessee COVID-19 Cases
Tennessee Total Coronavirus Cases: 2,545,800
Tennessee New Coronavirus Deaths:
Tennessee Total Coronavirus Deaths: 29,587
U.S. Total Coronavirus Cases: 107,184,620
U.S. New Coronavirus Deaths: 8
U.S. Total Coronavirus Deaths: 1,166,662
Coronavirus News for Lafayette
Coronavirus in Tennessee: Latest numbers, cases and news
The Tennessee Department of Health announced there have been 310,937 cases of the coronavirus in the state as of Sunday, an increase of 5,817 since Saturday. There are 36,953 active cases. More info »
Tennessean - 11/08/2020 10:00amCoronavirus in Tennessee: What to know about the virus - USA TODAY
The Tennessee Department of Health announced there are at least 2,239 reported cases of the coronavirus in the state as of Tuesday afternoon, up from 1,834 on Monday. Coronavirus, or COVID-19, is ... More info »
USA Today - 03/04/2020 10:00amWhy Lafayette, Tennessee is Among America's Most Dangerous Cities
Cities across the United States have been reporting a spike in gun violence and homicide during the COVID-19 pandemic. In the first six months of 2020, there was a nearly 15% increase in murders ... More info »
24/7 Wall St - 11/17/2020 04:53amCoronavirus today: Lafayette mayor: Get carryout, but take social distancing seriously - Journal & Courier
With restaurants and schools closed, and Purdue surrendering in-person classes for the rest of the semester, here are some of the stories about how Greater Lafayette was coping with coronavirus ... More info »
Journal & Courier - 03/16/2020 11:45pm