Full Notification

03-26-20 at 10:00 am: There have been zero positive cases of COVID-19 in Rutherford County. 94 individuals in the county have been tested. 44 tests have come back negative, 50 tests are still pending and 0 tests have come back positive. These numbers are subject to change at any time. If you have been tested you must quarantine yourself until the Health Department receives your lab results. The Emergency Operations Center encourages all citizens to practice social distancing and shelter at home whenever possible. If you are symptomatic (fever, cough, shortness of breath) please call the COVID-19 Medical Screening Hotline at (828) 289-1185. To receive daily local COVID alerts, please text your zip code to 888777