Effectively immediately, visitor guidelines have changed at Baptist hospitals due to the COVID-19 coronavirus outbreak. This includes Baptist-Tipton, the 100-bed facility in Covington. "Baptist is strongly committed to the health and well-being of our patients and family members, team members, physicians and community," said communications coordinator Caroline Gillard. "With a … [Read more...] about Baptist changes hospital visitor guidelines due to COVID-19 concerns
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Coronavirus update: ‘No plans to close schools’ in Tipton County
There are no plans to close schools in Tipton County, superintendent Dr. John Combs announced through a district-wide callout Thursday afternoon. "Though the situation is fluid and we will make the decision to close schools based on the available information," he said. There have been no cases of coronavirus, or COVID-19, reported in Tipton County and one case reported in … [Read more...] about Coronavirus update: ‘No plans to close schools’ in Tipton County
Superintendent: No, the coronavirus is not at Brighton High School
Before the rumors continues to spread, the Tipton County Director of Schools wants the public to know the truth: No, the coronavirus, or COVID-19, has not made its way to Brighton High School. Director John Combs said word was spreading the health department had been sent to the high school after a parent allegedly reported a student had been diagnosed with the disease. It's … [Read more...] about Superintendent: No, the coronavirus is not at Brighton High School
