WHAT IS YOUR RISK OF GETTING COVID-19? HERE’S THE RISK LEVEL-COUNTY BY COUNTY

COVID-19 Community Levels are a new tool to help communities decide what prevention steps to take based on the latest data. Levels can be low, medium, or high and are determined by looking at hospital beds being used, hospital admissions, and the total number of new COVID-19 cases in an area. Take precautions to protect yourself and others from COVID-19 based on the COVID-19 Community Level in your area. Currently, here is the list of area counties level of risks and the CDC recommendations:

COUNTY RISK LEVEL

Cumberland MEDIUM

Roane: HIGH

Morgan: HIGH

Bledsoe: MEDIUM

Putnam: HIGH

White: HIGH

Pickett: HIGH

Overton: HIGH

Scott: MEDIUM

Fentress: MEDIUM

Rhea: HIGH

What Prevention Steps Should You Take Based on Your COVID-19 Community Level?

Community Burden Levels
LOW	MEDIUM	HIGH
Stay up to date with COVID-19 vaccines Get tested if you have symptoms	If you are at high risk for severe illness, talk to your healthcare provider about whether you need to wear a mask and take other precautions Stay up to date with COVID-19 vaccines Get tested if you have symptoms	Wear a mask indoors in public Stay up to date with COVID-19 vaccines Get tested if you have symptoms Additional precautions may be needed for people at high risk for severe illness