[metaslider id=5389] National Nurses Week comes every year in early May. With COVID-19 gripping the country, it has taken on special significance this year. Covington Mayor Justin Hanson and the Covington Fire Department made sure the city's nurses were recognized appropriately with a stop by Magnolia Creek Nursing and Rehabilitation on Monday. Hanson read a proclamation … [Read more...] about City of Covington recognizes National Nurses Week at Magnolia Creek
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May 12: Here’s why it matters if a surge in cases belongs to the prison or not
On Tuesday Tipton County's number of confirmed cases grew by 22 more cases. It's not yet known why. Yesterday, the day-over-day number of confirmed cases grew by 214. At least 171 of those were attributed to the outbreak at the West Tennessee Detention Facility in Mason, but the remaining 42 cases haven't yet been connected with an outbreak. Neither the U.S. Marshals nor … [Read more...] about May 12: Here’s why it matters if a surge in cases belongs to the prison or not
May 11: Another dramatic surge and a third COVID-19 death in Tipton County
Tipton County saw its biggest increase in confirmed cases Monday and added an additional death as well. The majority of the 214-case increase includes inmates at the CoreCivic-owned West Tennessee Detention Facility in Mason where there are now 250 total confirmed cases. "COVID is really sweeping through that facility," said county executive Jeff Huffman. "So Tipton County’s … [Read more...] about May 11: Another dramatic surge and a third COVID-19 death in Tipton County
May 6: Tipton records its second death
Tipton County recorded its second COVID-19-related death. The Tennessee Department of Health will not release the identity of the patients who died, but The Leader has learned the first was a man who was hospitalized in Memphis. He died on Sunday. The second death was reported Wednesday. Nothing is yet known about this patient. There are currently two patients hospitalized at … [Read more...] about May 6: Tipton records its second death
May 4: The outbreak at the prison grows and Tipton also records its first COVID-19 death
As Tipton County's COVID-19 cases rise, the county also recorded its first COVID-19 death. The Tennessee Department of Health will not release the identity of the patient who died, but The Leader has learned it is a man who was hospitalized in Memphis. He died on Sunday. There is currently one COVID-positive patient hospitalized at Baptist-Tipton. TDH does not provide … [Read more...] about May 4: The outbreak at the prison grows and Tipton also records its first COVID-19 death
May 3: Tipton County sees its biggest one-day spike in confirmed cases
On Sunday, May 3, Tipton County recorded its biggest one-day spike in confirmed cases of COVID-19, going from 99 or 106 cases to 146. The Leader is still working to find out what contributed to the increase. One of the Tennessee Department of Health's doctors reported Tuesday night the county was at 101 cases, and elected officials have been told it was as high as 106 cases, … [Read more...] about May 3: Tipton County sees its biggest one-day spike in confirmed cases
May 2: Since the closure, Tipton County Schools has served more than 115,000 meals and counting
One of the ways the school system has been able to help those in need during its closure has been through its feeding program. And, from March 16 to April 30, the system served 115,702 meals, said Tipton County Schools Director Dr. John Combs. Between the breakfasts and lunches it provides to anyone under the age of 18, that's an average of 19,283 for each of the six weeks … [Read more...] about May 2: Since the closure, Tipton County Schools has served more than 115,000 meals and counting
May 1: Gov. Lee issues guidance on re-opening churches
Today, the Governor’s Office of Faith-Based and Community Initiatives released guidance for faith communities on gathering together in houses of worship. “Tennessee’s faith leaders have been incredibly innovative in finding alternative ways to worship that incorporate social distancing so they can continue to provide spiritual guidance, fellowship, and service to their … [Read more...] about May 1: Gov. Lee issues guidance on re-opening churches
