News for Franklin County, Tennnessee
On Monday, Tennessee Governor Bill Lee announced $200 million in grants to be distributed to every county and city government across Tennessee for one-time, local expenses in fiscal year 2021. Funding is based on population as published by the US Census Bureau. Each county will receive at least $500,000, and each city or municipality will …
The TN Department of Health provides updates to the confirmed cases of COVID-19 patients diagnosed in the state. The state currently reports 65 deaths, at least 3,802 confirmed cases, 352 hospitalized, and 356 recovered. The Tennessee Department of Health has launched a new Public Information Hotline at: 1-877-857-2945 is available from 10 a.m.-10 p.m. CT. Click …
Community non-profit blood center, Blood Assurance, will be collecting plasma donations from recovered COVID-19 donors to be used as an investigational treatment for critically ill COVID-19 patients. COVID-19 convalescent plasma is an FDA investigational treatment where plasma is transfused from a recovered COVID-19 donor into a critically ill patient. Plasma from recovered individuals contains antibodies …
Blood Assurance Providing Convalescent Plasma to Critically Ill Covid-19 Patients Read More »
The COVID-19 case count for Tennessee is now 3,633 as of April 5, 2020, including 44 deaths, 328 hospitalizations and 295 recovered (Due to a data error in the April 4 report, the recovered calculation has decreased. The error which led to an incorrect value has been corrected). Questions or need help finding guidance? Call …
More Deaths from Covid-19 and Confirmed Cases in Tennessee (April 5) Read More »
Unity Medical Center and other agencies are putting together a list of any nurses, techs, and other healthcare providers that would be able to help in the unlikely event our hospitals become overwhelmed in this Pandemic. If you have patient care experience and would like to volunteer to be placed on a roster for Coffee …
Unity Medical Center Looking for Healthcare Workers to be on Standby Read More »
Tullahoma City Schools Food & Nutrition Team will continue feeding students. The feeding schedule can be found on social media: TCS Facebook and TCS Public on Twitter. – TCS have sent home “learning bundle” #1. – “Learning bundles” #2 & #3 are being developed. For elementary school students, middle and high school students that do …
Scammers are already hard at work trying to take advantage of the “Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act” that promises relief to the American public during the COVID-19 outbreak. Specifically, these thieves are attempting to steal stimulus checks. FTC.gov points out that the government will not charge any fees for you to receive this …
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During this time of social distancing due to COVID-19, some may feel isolated, stressed or alone. You are not alone. The Suicide Prevention Lifeline is always available 24/7. Call 1-800-273-Talk, that’s 1-800-273- 8255. Please call if you are in need, Lifeline is here to help.
Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee has signed several election law changes that lawmakers passed before they recessed due to the coronavirus. Changes to voter registration penalties were hailed as a win by groups that sued and convinced a judge to block the harsher restrictions passed last year. The new law removes misdemeanor penalties for not completing …
Coffee County Emergency Management has received notification from the Tennessee Department of Health that Coffee County now has 5 confirmed Covid-19 cases. Coffee County Emergency Management does not have any information beyond this. Due to HIPAA regulations it is only the responsibility of the Tennessee Department of Health to notify the county that a resident …
