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Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee announced he is limiting holiday gatherings to no one outside of families’ immediate households and all public indoor gatherings will be limited to 10 people. The governor made his remarks Sunday during a statewide address coming on the heels of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention ranking Tennessee the worst state …
Drive thru Covid-19 testing will continue in Coffee County at the Fairgrounds but only on Tuesdays and Thursdays 9 AM – 3 PM. On Monday-Wednesday-Friday the new COVID-19 self-tests will be offered to adults beginning Dec. 21. On these days, public health staff members at each County Health Dept will provide self-testing kits to adults …
Heath Departments in Coffee County Offer Two ways to be Tested for COVID-19 Read More »
Due to the spike in Covid-19 cases within Coffee County the Coffee County Sheriff’s Department will be doing non-emergency reports over the phone. Any reports that require the presence of a Deputy or Investigator will be responded to normally. In addition, as we reported last week Coffee County government buildings are closed to the public. The Coffee …
The Tennessee Department of Health has confirmed additional cases and deaths related to COVID-19 across the state for December 19 and 20. TDH announced on Saturday that, due to “the volume of tests being processed”, a daily update was not released. Both days’ totals were released Sunday instead. The department reported 16,036 total new cases for the two …
COVID-19 Numbers Rising to Dangerous Levels; First Lady is Positive Read More »
The Tennessee Department of Health has confirmed 8,945 additional cases of COVID-19 across the state on Thursday, December 17. This brings the current total of active cases to 68,661, the highest number of active cases since the start of the pandemic. TDH confirmed 177 additional deaths, bringing the state up to 5,845 total deaths. This marks …
COVID-19 Update; Records set for Deaths, Active Cases and Hospitalizations Read More »
Given the current community Covid-19 numbers and the likelihood of a spike in numbers following the upcoming holidays, Manchester City Schools will begin the new year with an at home only learning schedule for all students. The district will use this option from January 6 – 15, 2021. Students will report back to in-person learning on …
Manchester City Schools Going Virtual after Winter Break until Jan. 19 Read More »
Tennessee Department of Health confirmed 11,410 additional cases of COVID-19 across the state on Wednesday, December 16. This is a new record of daily cases. There are currently 66,774 active COVID-19 cases in Tennessee, the highest number since the start of the pandemic. TDH confirmed 53 additional deaths, bringing the total to 5,668. The state once …
Tennessee COVID-19 Update, Including Area Counties Read More »
The Manchester Police Department thanks Praters BBQ for the wonderful donation of toys for the Angel Tree program. Mr. Prater has participated in this event for several years. Chief Mark Yother says his department appreciates Prater’s efforts and partnering with MPD to help the less fortunate in our community. Remember MPD will randomly placing toys …
The Tennessee Department of Health has confirmed 8,251 additional cases of COVID-19 across the state on Tuesday, December 15. The active cases in the state has grown to 62,663. TDH confirmed 74 additional deaths, bringing the state up to 5,615 total deaths. The state also reported a new record for current COVID hospitalizations. There are 2,821 people …
Coffee Co. goes above 700 Active COVID-19 Cases and Rutherford Co. nears 3,000 Read More »
Beginning Dec. 21, Coffee County Health Department will only provide drive through COVID-19 testing on Tuesdays and Thursdays. The Health Department will no longer offer COVID–19 drive-through testing on Monday, Wednesday and Fridays, instead providing a self-testing alternative. In order to use the COVID-19 Home Collection Kit you must: Be at least 18 years old …
