Tag Archives: Precautions

McMinnville Mayor Ryle Chastain has relaxed COVID precautions in the city starting Tuesday. Chastain ordered several COVID protocols in August which closed public lobbies and mandated masks on city property. Chastain said residents now have full access to city facilities with masks optional. “Just like the numbers went up so high, so fast they more or less have taken a ... Read More »

Pickett County Director of School Diane Elder has asked teachers and staff to more closely follow the COVID guidelines outlined by the district. Elder said she especially encourages more social distancing when staff gather. Elder said teachers getting infected could put the school at risk of temporary shutting down. “We got situations where we have an employee that is positive ... Read More »

Cookeville Regional Medical Center is making changes to its heart and rehab center for better protection against COVID. CEO Paul Korth said the center is adding zones for isolated cardiac patient treatment. “For example, somebody that is working out on the treadmill or one of the rowers or something,” Korth said. “There will be plexiglass around that individual work station.” ... Read More »