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COVID cases are on the rise across the Upper Cumberland and the flu is starting its annual increase. Donald Grisham is the Upper Cumberland Regional Director for the Tennessee Department of Health. He said it is hard to tell if RSV, COVID or the flu is hitting the Upper Cumberland hardest right now. “If you’re a family practiced doctor, you ... Read More »

Do not underestimate the value of washing your hands to stop the spread of illness as you visit with family over the next several days. The Tennessee Department of Health’s Bill Christian said there are more viruses spreading than usual as people begin to travel and gather in large groups. Christian said a flu shot is the number one way ... Read More »

Livingston has been awarded a $329,000 state grant that will bring several additions to the police department. UCDD Deputy Director Tommy Lee said the money will be used for eight used patrol vehicles, paving of the parking lot and overtime pay for officers. “In late December, the Tennessee Department of Health announced the confinement facilities grant, and the purpose of ... Read More »

Putnam County has seen an increase in vaccinations over the past three weeks, after seeing rates drop in June. As of last week 38 percent of residents are fully vaccinated, 42 percent have at least one dose. Upper Cumberland Regional Medical Director for The Tennessee Department of Health Don Grisham said this is encouraging as the more contagious Delta Variant ... Read More »

The Tennessee Department of Health announced Friday that each county will be able to move through vaccine eligibility phases as they choose. The vaccine had been available statewide to people age 65 and older and those in Phase 1c. “As Tennessee continues working to protect those most at risk of serious illness and death from COVID-19 and provide vaccinations as ... Read More »

The Tennessee Department of Health announced that visitation is open for nursing homes. However, Overton County Health and Rehab Public Information Officer Scott Stevens said that announcement is misleading. Stevens said nursing facilities follow CMS and CDC guidelines, not Tennessee’s guidelines. “Number one is, the county positivity rate in whatever county you’re in has to be at 10 percent or ... Read More »

Clay County will use a $250,000 grant from the Tennessee Department of Health to renovate the health department’s basement. County Mayor Dale Reagan said this has been a long time need, and the offices and storage space within the basement have been underutilized. Reagan said the need for expanding the usable space in the health department has been emphasized by ... Read More »

Putnam County Schools will not apply to be a part of a state pilot program providing rapid COVID tests to schools. Director of Schools Corby King said there are community partners like the Putnam County Health Department and clinics filling the void on testing. King said the nursing staff already has more responsibility than usual. “We don’t have the staff ... Read More »

The Putnam County Health Department will hold a drive-by flu shot event Monday at three schools. Anyone is welcome to get a free flu shot at either Burks Elementary, Upperman Middle School or Jere Whitson Elementary from 3pm-7pm Monday. Putnam County Health Department Director Lisa Bumbalough said during the pandemic it’s important to protect everyone’s health. “With COVID this year ... 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 »