Tag Archives: CDC

Livingston Academy students are participating in a new recycling program that teaches them about responsibility and community. Comprehensive Development Classroom Teacher William McDaniel said his class has been split into crews where they make weekly recycling pickups from classrooms. He said job responsibilities rotate to help students understand the different roles they may play in future careers. “Teaches the kids ... Read More »

Putnam County officials adding new technicians to help improve a 92 percent misuse rate among child safety seat users. Federal stats estimate car safety seats can reduce the risk of injury in a crash by as much as 80 percent when compared to just a seat belt. Putnam Car Seat Coordinator Leah Thomas said the four-person team wants to make ... Read More »

A new CDC report this week shows 1 and 3 teenage girls have considered suicide. In 2011, less than a fifth of teen girls considered suicide. Upper Cumberland Suicide Prevention Network Director Michael Anderson said the numbers may seem shocking, but more people today talk about their mental health. “Sometimes these reports come out and these statistics come out, and ... Read More »

This year’s flu season expected to hit harder than years in recent years. That’s according to Cookeville Regional Medical Center Infection Prevention Manager Stephanie Etter. She said the Center for Disease Control is sensing a bigger trend in its early predictions. “They believe that’s probably due to people not masking as much,” Etter said. “And honestly flu comes in waves ... Read More »

Upper Cumberland Regional Medical Director Dr. Don Grisham is warning the public against treating COVID with Ivermectin. Grisham said the drug is used by veterinarians to treat animal parasites like heartworms and roundworms. Grisham said the FDA, CDC and WHO have all issued statements saying Ivermectin is not authorized or approved to treat COVID. “The side effects of Ivermectin that ... Read More »

Cookeville Regional officials said only approved FDA and CDC methods will be used to treat COVID. That after several protesters gathered at the hospital Tuesday urging the use of other treatments such as ivermectin. “We utilize a committee of highly trained physicians and pharmacists on our medical staff to ensure our treatment protocols and pharmaceutical offerings are safe, effective and ... Read More »

Vol State will require masks in indoor setting effective Monday, based on CDC recommendations and guidance from the Chancellor. Vol State said this is due to the current level of community transmission of COVID in the college’s service area. Masks will be required regardless of vaccination status. The only exceptions to indoor masking will be in a private office or ... Read More »

Masks are no longer required in Cookeville City facilities if an individual has been fully vaccinated. Cookeville changed its policy on masks on Monday in accordance with the new CDC guidelines issued on Thursday. The city does ask that you continue to wear masks inside if you are not fully vaccinated. The CDC defines fully vaccinated as two weeks after ... Read More »

The CDC has relaxed social distancing guidelines inside schools from six feet to three feet. White County Director of Schools Kurt Dronebarger said this news is an exciting step in the right direction. Dronebarger said this will cut down on education gaps caused by quarantines. “What this will do for our schools is just limit the number of folks who ... Read More »

The Clay County Senior Center has reopened after being closed for about a year under COVID guidelines. The decision came after the center’s board and county officials were encouraged by decreasing COVID numbers. Director Sandra Wix said when the doors opened, members were anxious to return. “It has been great,” Wix said. “We are a small center. We are not ... Read More »