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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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In Tullahoma, 15 members of the same family fought and beat the Coronavirus, but it wasn’t easy. WKRN-TV reports that Alton Hickerson Szabo spent nearly two months in a healthcare facility. He spent about a month at Tennova Healthcare-Harton and another 20 days at Murfreesboro Medical Clinic. He says he was hooked to a ventilator, …
Tennessee Department of Health has confirmed additional cases of COVID-19 across the state on Monday, August 10. The health department reported 1,202 new cases, bringing the state to 123,914 total cases. TDH also confirmed 10 additional deaths, bringing Tennessee up to 1,233 total deaths. Out of the confirmed positive cases, 83,170 have recovered, an increase of …
