ATHENS, Tenn. (WATE) – The Life Care Center of Athens, a senior care facility in McMinn County with an outbreak of over 100 coronavirus cases, said Monday four residents have died. This school district is outside of that coverage scope and does not receive scheduled updates.

A statement on the McMinn County Schools Twitter account said, "McMinn County Schools will be closed for the weeks of March 16-28 in a preemptive attempt to slow the spread of the virus. [1] McMinn County Democrats are working for and fighting for a better future for all of us and our families: McMinn County Schools is a school district in Tennessee. You may also wish to visit the school district homepage to check for any urgent or last-minute updates that may not have been incorporated into the official … The McMinn County Democratic Party works to elect qualified Democratic candidates, increase the quality of life for McMinn County residents, and support Democratic principles at home and beyond. Please check back regularly for any amendments that may occur, or consult the McMinn County Schools website for their 2019-2020 approved calendar and 2020-2021 approved calendar. Explore the McMinn County Schools business page in Athens , TN . Ballotpedia provides comprehensive coverage of the 100 largest cities in America by population .