On Thursday, Tipton's confirmed cases increased to 39, up by one from the previous day. There's still one person hospitalized at Baptist Tipton awaiting test results. On Monday four people were hospitalized, however three have received negative results. Tipton also moved out of the top spot for percentage of confirmed cases amongst those tested. The following charts are … [Read more...] about April 9: Tipton has 39 confirmed cases, now out of top spot for percentage of confirmed cases
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April 8: Confirmed cases remain at 38, one person remains hospitalized and more demographic data for statewide results
Though its increased by an average of 1.8 per day over the last three weeks, Wednesday's number of confirmed cases remained unchanged from Tuesday as did Tipton's cases per capita. Two patients who were hospitalized in Covington and awaiting results tested negative, leaving one person still hospitalized and awaiting results. Today the state health department also released … [Read more...] about April 8: Confirmed cases remain at 38, one person remains hospitalized and more demographic data for statewide results
Tipton County will likely see $1.87M in local government grants
This summer Tipton County is set to receive $1.87 million in local government grants from the state for one-time, local expenses for the 2021 fiscal year. “Capital maintenance, public safety and road projects don’t pause for disasters like the March tornadoes and the COVID-19 pandemic,” said Gov. Lee. “This grant fund will ease the burden on local governments as they work to … [Read more...] about Tipton County will likely see $1.87M in local government grants
Coronavirus pushes gas to lowest demand in 27 years and prices drop drastically
Take a drive down Highway 51 in Tipton County and the gas prices you'll see are eye popping. On Wednesday Mapco Mart, Exxon, Kroger and FasTimes in Covington all had the lowest grade of gas priced at $1.39 per gallon. C-Town Market was at $1.37 and Midway Market and Walmart were at $1.38. Five stations in Atoka and Munford - Valero, Exxon, Kroger, Shell and Marathon - were … [Read more...] about Coronavirus pushes gas to lowest demand in 27 years and prices drop drastically
April 7: Confirmed cases grow to 38, three hospitalized while waiting on results
Tipton County's confirmed cases continues to grow as expected, the statistics provided by the Tennessee Department of Health showed Tuesday afternoon. The number of confirmed cases grew again by two, three people are still hospitalized while they await COVID-19 test results and Tipton went up to 12th in confirmed cases per capita. The following charts are interactive. Tap … [Read more...] about April 7: Confirmed cases grow to 38, three hospitalized while waiting on results
New COVID-19 projections are dramatically better, but it’s not time to relax on social distancing local leaders say
Last week, a study by the University of Washington projected an overwhelming drain on resources and an estimated 3,422 COVID-19 deaths in Tennessee, but researchers have significantly lowered their projections. Updated Sunday, the new projection suggests Tennessee is well-equipped to fight the virus and may see fewer than 600 deaths statewide – but only with full social … [Read more...] about New COVID-19 projections are dramatically better, but it’s not time to relax on social distancing local leaders say
Tipton is ranked 13th in COVID-19 cases per capita – here’s what else the numbers say
Tipton County's confirmed cases continues to grow as expected, the statistics provided by the Tennessee Department of Health showed Monday afternoon. Tipton County's numbers Confirmed cases: 36 Average increase in confirmed cases per day: 1.89 Cases per 10,000: 5.89, currently ranked 13th of 95 counties Testing Tipton Countians tested: 311 Average number of tests per day: … [Read more...] about Tipton is ranked 13th in COVID-19 cases per capita – here’s what else the numbers say
Here’s how Tipton County’s law enforcement agencies are enforcing the stay at home order
When Gov. Bill Lee ordered Tennesseans stay at home on Thursday he also provided local law enforcement agencies with the authority to decide how they'd enforce it. After a Zoom call with Tipton County's sheriff and police chiefs Friday afternoon it's clear: They don't want to have to cite or arrest you, they just want you to stay home and use common sense. "Let there be no … [Read more...] about Here’s how Tipton County’s law enforcement agencies are enforcing the stay at home order
