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Coronavirus In Depth

Nashville COVID-19 Testing Sites See Demand Drop By Nearly Half

Blake Farmer

August 6, 2020

Nashville drive-thru testing site
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The number of Nashville residents seeking COVID-19 testing has dropped by nearly half in the last month. And statewide, the testing numbers have plateaued. Health officials say there are still plenty of tests to be had, just fewer people wanting them.

Filed Under: Coronavirus In Depth, Coronavirus Live Updates, Health Care Tagged With: Coronavirus In Tennessee

Investigation: Nashville Health Officials Have Struggled To Address COVID Clusters In Immigrant Communities

Alexis MarshallandBlake Farmer

August 4, 2020

A man from Madison stands in front of his home in a face mask.
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Immigrant and refugee households have represented an outsized share of coronavirus cases in Nashville. But the city is still playing catch-up to provide critical services to contain the spread of COVID-19, especially among Spanish speakers.

Filed Under: Coronavirus In Depth, Coronavirus Live Updates, Health Care, Race & Equity, WPLN News, WPLN News Investigates Tagged With: Coronavirus In Tennessee, COVID-19, immigrants, Metro Public Health, Tennessee Immigrant and Refugee Rights Coalition

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