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Flu case numbers are higher than last year but still lower than average. That’s according to Cookeville Regional Infectious Disease Specialist Dr. Mark Pierce. He said that he attributes the higher number to people being less cautious than last year. “We saw hardly any flu last year, I think because people were a lot more diligent about masking, social distancing, ... Read More »

Omicron cases have brought record numbers with the latest COVID surge. CRMC Infectious Disease Specialist Dr. Mark Pierce said that while this variant seems to be more infectious, it also appears to be less severe. “From some data that came out from South Africa, if you look at their waves where they had the original infection, then the Beta, then ... Read More »

Cookeville Regional’s Infectious Disease Specialist said the community has let its guard down concerning COVID-19. Dr. Mark Pierce said the surge does not surprise him following the state’s reopening. But Pierce said he worries it could continue to worsen. “We’ve seen clearly a increase in Putnam County as well as in other places,” Pierce said. “Part of that, I think, ... Read More »