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The Tennessee Health Department has formed a COVID-19 long-term care task force to monitor the effectiveness of new visitation guidelines. Health Commissioner Dr. Lisa Piercy said the team is made up of state agencies, the General Assembly and advocacy organizations. “The task force is charged with addressing and implementing new policy solutions to tackle both immediate and long-term issues in ... Read More »

Visitations for long term care residents will expand under a new initiative announced by the state department of health Thursday. Health Commissioner Dr. Lisa Piercy said starting October 1st, facilities that have gone 14 days with no new COVID cases may allow visitors. “The health and safety of our vulnerable Tennesseans, particularly those in long term care facilities, remains our ... Read More »