Tag Archives: Masks

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 »

Putnam County Schools will not require masks when classes return in-person early next week. According to Director of Schools Corby King, schools will also no longer conduct COVID screenings or temperature checks. However, the districts COVID dashboard that reports the number of cases will stay operational. King said in an email that the system will continue to monitor local COVID ... Read More »

It has been a polar opposite summer compared to last year for Clay County Director of Schools Matt Eldridge. Eldridge said that while it has been a busy summer, it is much better than the unknowns of 2020. However, Eldridge said it is still a summer unlike any before as an administrator. “All through most director of school’s careers you ... 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 White County School System has removed its mask mandate for the remainder of the school year. One member of the board of education voted to keep the mandate Thursday night, with one member abstaining. Board Chairman Jayson McDonald said his vote to make masks optional was based on public sentiment. “I had several calls from my constituents, just expressing ... Read More »

The Cumberland County Schools Attorney has recommended that the school board should continue enforcing a mask mandate. The Board of Education met in a special called meeting Wednesday to revisit the topic of mask wearing. Lawyer Earl Patton said if the mask mandate was removed, the school system could be liable. “It does not make sense to do away with ... Read More »

The Livingston Board of Alderman Monday signed a proclamation for the city strongly encouraging all residents to wear masks and socially distance in public. The decree specifically recommends all churches, businesses and the school system to follow all COVID precautions. Mayor Curtis Hayes said Dr. Diane Sadler’s family played a part in creating the document. “I have spoke with the ... Read More »

Livingston Regional Hospital will reopen for visitation starting Monday. Patients who qualify will be allowed one visitor per day. Livingston Regional Director of Physicians Relations and Marketing Hospital David Cox said at risk or Covid patients will not be permitted visitors. “All visitors will be screened with temperature checks and asked a few questions to allow them admission to see ... Read More »

About 1,000 free face masks are available for any Dekalb County resident through the Anti-Drug Coalition. Coalition Director Jennifer Matthews said 4,000 masks were shipped to the coalition earlier this month. She said this is a relief for families financially struggling from the pandemic. “It’s helpful for them, especially with school starting back, that they’re not having to have another ... Read More »

Jackson County Schools will return to class with a phased-in approach for the first week. Students with the last names A-L will report August 5. Students with the last names M-Z will report August 7. All in-person student will report to class on August 10th. Director of Schools Kristy Brown said on return, teachers will be required to wear face ... Read More »