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Healthy living in Southern Middle Tennessee
Public Service Announcement Campaign begins Urging Tennesseans to Wear a Mask
Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee has announced the state has launched a public service announcement campaign that urges all Tennesseans to fight against the spread of COVID-19 by wearing a mask. According to Clarksville Now Governor Bill Lee said, “Wearing a face covering when in public is a simple but effective.” “I wear a mask every …
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COVID-19 Update; Lincoln County Suffers First Death
The Tennessee Department of Health has confirmed additional cases of COVID-19 across the state on Thursday, July 23. The health department reported 2,570 new cases, bringing the state to 86,987 total cases. TDH also confirmed 37 additional deaths, bringing Tennessee up to 925 total deaths. Out of the confirmed positive cases, 51,661 have recovered, an increase …
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Cannon County Fair will Open Aug. 4 with Guidelines
There are new guidelines for an upcoming county fair, according to Cannon County Fair officials. There will be no live entertainment or music from the main stage as well as no vendors in the large grass area in front of the stage. Rides will still open nightly at 5:00 p.m. Social distancing guidelines will be …
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Updated COVID-19 Numbers for the State and Local Area
The Tennessee Department of Health has confirmed additional cases of COVID-19 across the state on Wednesday, July 22. The health department reported 2,473 new cases, bringing the state to 84,417 total cases. TDH also confirmed 17 additional deaths, bringing Tennessee up to 888 total deaths. Out of the confirmed positive cases, 49,748 have recovered, an increase …
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New Countywide COVID-19 Testing Site to Open in Manchester
The former Southern Family Market in Manchester is just about ready to reopen, but not as a business. According to Coffee County EMA Director Allen Lendley, will soon be used as the Coffee County Health Department location for COVID-19 testing. Currently COVID-19 testing through the health department is done in Tullahoma 8 AM-11 AM and …
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All COVID-19 Numbers on the Rise in Tennessee
The Tennessee Department of Health has confirmed additional cases of COVID-19 across the state on Tuesday, July 21. The health department reported 2,190 new cases, bringing the state to 81,944 total cases. TDH also confirmed 24 additional deaths, bringing Tennessee up to 871 total deaths. Out of the confirmed positive cases, 47,852 have recovered. Currently Tennessee has …
Masks Required at All MTSU Buildings
Middle Tennessee State University will require masks to be worn on campus this fall. Students, faculty, staff and visitors all must wear face coverings and stay socially distant while inside any of the university’s indoor public settings. MTSU plans to reopen for the fall semester with a modified level of in-person classes and a reduced …
No Visitors and Masks Required at Unity Medical Center
To help reduce the possible spread of respiratory illnesses, Unity Medical Center has changed their visitor policy. Visitors will no longer be allowed inside of the facility (there are some exceptions). Masks are to be worn at all times in the ER and outpatient testing areas. Unity Medical Center is asking that you bring your …
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Free COVID-19 Antibody Testing Offered by Blood Assurance
Blood Assurance is currently offering free COVID-19 antibody testing for our blood donors at all centers and mobile drives! This is not a diagnostic test but will let you know if you have COVID-19 antibodies present. Mention to our staff you would like the antibody testing at check in and your results will be mailed …
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