Tennessee Health Leader Says Covid-19 to get Worse

March 31, 2021

Tennessee remains one of the most infectious states when it comes to COVID-19 and signs are pointing to things getting worse soon.

“I’m fairly certain it’s going to get worse,” Commissioner of the Tennessee Department of Health Lisa Piercey said this week.

Doctors are trying to sound the alarm in hopes that Tennesseans won’t let their guard down against the coronavirus. It’s been on the radar for the Department of Health for several days.

According to health department data, 21% of Tennesseans have started the vaccination process.

However, Dr. Piercey says a dramatic rise in new cases is possible.

1,313 new cases and 10 deaths were reported March 31.

Lucky Knott

One of Southern Tennessee's most experienced and recognized news broadcasters and play-by-play sportscasters. News and Sports Director for Rooster 101.5 FM, 93.9 The Duck and Whiskey Country 105.1, and 95.9. He is currently the play-by-play voice of the Coffee County Red Raiders (31 years) on The Rooster 101.5 and can be heard M-F broadcasting our local news. Lucky has done play-by-play for 3,993 (and counting) sports events on Radio & TV. He also served four years as the Public Information Officer for the Coffee Co. Sheriff's Dept. and taught Radio/TV for six years at Grundy County High School.