News related to the Covid-19 Pandemic in Southern Middle Tennessee
Warren County Executive Jimmy Haley on Thursday signed Executive Order No. 2 issuing a mandate order urging citizens to wear face masks in public places where the exposure of the virus can occur. Both the McMinnville Police Dept. and Warren Co. Sheriffs Dept. will promote the use of masks in public areas and will issue …
The Tennessee Department of Health has confirmed additional cases of COVID-19 across the state on Thursday, August 13. The health department reported 2,118 new cases, bringing the state to 128,511 total cases. TDH also confirmed 24 additional deaths, bringing Tennessee up to 1,313 total deaths. Out of the confirmed positive cases, 89,151 have recovered, an increase …
The Tennessee Department of Health has confirmed 1,478 additional cases of COVID-19 on Wednesday, August 12. The new state total stands at 126,393. TDH also confirmed 18 additional deaths, bringing Tennessee up to 1,289 total deaths. Out of the confirmed positive cases, 87,290 have recovered. Tennessee currently has 37,814 active cases. *Bedford County: 11 died; 940 …
Mild Changes in COVID-19 Numbers on Wednesday August 12 Read More »
Vanderbilt researchers say Tennessee counties with mask requirements and other mitigation strategies have seen a slower growth in COVID-19 hospitalizations than those areas without such requirements. Vanderbilt released its findings on the link between masking requirements and hospitalizations on Monday, saying so far, 26 counties have implemented mask mandates. The report found that hospitalizations have …
Vanderbilt Researchers say Masks Slowing COVID-19 Hospitalizations Read More »
Franklin County government buildings closed to the public on Tuesday. This is the second time in four days. They’ll reopen as soon as possible. Sanitizing was done due to COVID-19 cases. The Judicial Center will reopen Wednesday at 440 George Fraley Parkway in Winchester. A visitor with COVID-19 was in the building on Friday.
The City of Tullahoma has cancelled its annual fireworks show for the second time. City Administrator Jennifer Moody announced that the Labor Day fireworks event this year would not take place. The display in September was set to replace the Independence Day celebration that was postponed. Concern over the recently rising COVID-19 numbers is the …
Rising COVID-19 Cases Cancels Labor Day Fireworks Display in Tullahoma Read More »
The Tennessee Department of Health has confirmed additional cases and deaths related to COVID-19 across the state on Tuesday, August 11. The health department reported 1,001 new cases, bringing the state to 124,915 total cases. TDH also confirmed 38 additional deaths, bringing Tennessee up to 1,271 total deaths. Out of the confirmed positive cases, 85,313 have …
After a recommendation from Director of Coffee County Schools Dr. Charles Lawson, the Coffee County School Board voted Monday to require everyone at county schools to wear a mask or face covering. The new requirement takes effect on Wednesday Aug. 12. Masks shall be worn in instances where social distancing cannot be followed. There will …
Mask Requirement Starts Wednesday at All Coffee County Schools Read More »
On Wednesday, August 12, Manchester City Schools will move to a hybrid schedule. In this schedule, the following will be our operational procedures until we are able to move back to a traditional schedule: Transition Wednesday, August 12, Group A attends school in person, Group B will be provided distance learning materials to be completed …
Letter about New Hybrid Schedule from Manchester Director of Schools Joey Vaughn Read More »
