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
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April 29: What are today’s numbers?
Since Tipton County's first case was reported 42 days ago, The Leader has been providing daily updates on the total number of confirmed cases as well as other data that has been added along the way, such as completed tests, recovered patients and current hospitalizations. Going into this week, it was clear Tipton would hit 100 total confirmed cases. According to Dr. Shavetta … [Read more...] about April 29: What are today’s numbers?
April 24: The World’s Oldest BBQ Contest has been cancelled
The big news in Tennessee Friday is the announcement of guidelines which allow restaurants and retail businesses to begin a gradual re-opening next week. In Tipton County, it's the sad news that the Covington BBQ Festival, which is in its 48th year and is considered the world's oldest, has been cancelled due to the uncertainty of the COVID-19 pandemic. It was scheduled for May … [Read more...] about April 24: The World’s Oldest BBQ Contest has been cancelled
April 22: Tipton’s case count at 83 for third straight day
For three straight days Tipton County's number of confirmed cases has been 83. Though the county averaged two new cases per day, an outbreak at the Mason prison caused the number of cases to increase from 56 on Sunday. The number of tests completed for Tipton County residents – the state attributes its positives to the county of residence – increased by only 10 from Tuesday. … [Read more...] about April 22: Tipton’s case count at 83 for third straight day
April 18: More than 250 people tested at surge event Saturday
Close to 3 p.m. Saturday dozens of cars were waiting for their turn for COVID-19 testing at an event set up by the Tennessee Department of Health. Tipton was one of 15 counties hosting surge testing this weekend. A total of 268 people were tested, said Tipton County Emergency Management Agency Director Tommy Dunavant. The event is part of an aggressive plan to test … [Read more...] about April 18: More than 250 people tested at surge event Saturday
April 17: Testing ramps up, Tipton increases to 55 cases
This week the state began testing anyone who wants to be tested and the number of tests being conducted skyrocketed Friday. A week ago, Tipton had conducted 436 tests, which was considerably higher than its rural neighbors. This week, that increased from 562 on Monday to 587 on Tuesday, 595 on Wednesday and 599 Thursday. On Friday, Tipton reported testing 690 people. The … [Read more...] about April 17: Testing ramps up, Tipton increases to 55 cases
Want a COVID-19 test? The health department is now testing anyone who asks
Want to be tested for COVID-19? You can be. For free. Even without the symptoms previously required for testing. On Monday the Tennessee Department of Health announced there will be no more pre-screening at its sites, which includes the one in Covington. " … At all TDH testing sites (health departments, drive-ups and these drive-throughs) we will now testing everyone who … [Read more...] about Want a COVID-19 test? The health department is now testing anyone who asks
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
