Nashville business owners can expect a wave of financial relief to keep them afloat during the COVID-19 pandemic, according to local leaders.
Second Inmate In Tennessee State Prison Tests Positive For Coronavirus
The Tennessee Department of Correction confirmed Friday that a second inmate at the Turney Center Industrial Complex in Hickman County has tested positive for COVID-19. The department says three other inmates may have been exposed and were placed in quarantine as a precaution.
Nashville Cases Increase But Projections Have Improved
Thirty-two new cases of the coronavirus were reported by Nashville health officials this morning. The city now has 1,256 confirmed cases, although only 992 are active. There have been a total of 13 deaths and 251 recoveries. Fifty-two individuals are currently hospitalized. Metro’s case count has been on a steady increase since the city expanded […]
Tennessee Begins Identifying Nursing Homes With Multiple COVID Cases
By Blake Farmer
Nursing homes are supposed to let the state know when they get a positive test for COVID-19, among patients or staff. And today, the state began publishing a running list of all the facilities with at least two confirmed cases. Some of these, like the Gallatin Center for Rehab and Healing and Signature HealthCARE of […]
VUMC Starts Reusing N95 Masks After Disinfecting With UV light
By Blake Farmer
Ultraviolet light is now being used to disinfect dozens of N95 masks at one time so they can be reused at Vanderbilt University Medical Center. The procedure was adapted from a protocol implemented by the University of Nebraska Medical Center last week.
Nashville Steps Up Stay-At-Home Enforcement Over Easter Weekend
By Blake Farmer
Nashville is discouraging residents from using the Easter weekend as an excuse to break out of their stay-at-home routine. “We do know that Sunday is likely to attract more crowds, because of the nature of the holiday. So we will have more officers,” Police Chief Steve Anderson said.
Local Leaders Adjusting To New Communication Tools
One of the ripple effects of the pandemic is how quickly it has changed the way government officials communicate to constituents.
Self-Employed Tennesseans Can Qualify For Unemployment Benefits
Tennesseans who are self-employed will now be able to qualify for unemployment.
Education Leaders Pledge Additional Support To Tennessee Students
Tennessee education leaders are pledging further support to students during school closures.
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