Healthy living in Southern Middle Tennessee
Tennessee officials will soon start allowing some visitors at long-term care centers that meet certain criteria. On Wednesday, Gov. Bill Lee’s office said the visitation options will be available starting Monday, June 15. Facilities must first have tested all staff and residents once and comply with weekly staff retesting regulations. They also must have no …
Beginning Monday Long-Term Care Residents can Receive Visitors Read More »
Tennessee will resume distribution of free COVID-19 masks, Gov. Bill Lee said during a news briefing Wednesday. Distribution of the masks was halted after reports emerged that there was a chemical on the mask that might be harmful if inhaled. TEMA has said the chemical used to treat the masks and kill bacteria is safe, …
As Bedford County re-opens its economy, a sharp uptick in the number of COVID-19 cases over the weekend indicates some citizens may be letting their guard down when it comes to practices like social distancing. According to the figures released each afternoon by Tennessee Department of Health, Bedford County’s number of active COVID-19 cases peaked …
Bedford County Officials Warn about Coronavirus Spike Read More »
The Tennessee Department of Health has confirmed additional cases of COVID-19 across the state on Tuesday, June 9, 2020. The health department reported 631 new cases, bringing the state to a total of 27,575 cases. TDH also confirmed 14 additional deaths, bringing Tennessee up to 435 total deaths. Out of the confirmed positive cases, 18,013 …
Another Uptick in COVID-19 Numbers in Tennessee on June 9, 2020 Read More »
The Tennessee Department of Health has confirmed additional cases of COVID-19 across the state on Monday, June 8, 2020. The health department reported 563 new cases, bringing the state to a total of 26,944 cases. TDH also confirmed three additional deaths, bringing Tennessee up to 421 total deaths. Out of the confirmed positive cases, 17,563 …
The Manchester Parks and Recreation Department has announced that a Red Cross blood drive will be held July 2, 2020 Ada Wright Center 328 North Woodland Street in Manchester. The blood drive will take place between Noon-8 PM. Please reserve your time at redcrossblood.org
The Tennessee Department of Health has confirmed additional cases of COVID-19 across the state on Thursday, June 4, 2020. The health department reported 298 new cases, bringing the state to a total of 25,120 cases, a 1% day-to-day increase since Wednesday. TDH confirmed 13 additional deaths, bringing Tennessee up to 401 total deaths. Out of …
Tennessee’s health care workers and first responders who are on the front lines of the COVID-19 pandemic response have a new resource to help them grapple with stress, anxiety, sadness or depression related to work. Lizzie Harrigan, chairwoman at the Mental Health Active Response Team, one of the organizations that helped develop the service, said …
New Emotional Support Line for TN Health-Care Workers on Front Lines Read More »
