Today’s COVID-19 update follows after the Reopening Tennessee section.
Census
Have YOU (yes, you) completed your census? The census is important, and Cumberland County is behind in getting them completed! Please take the time complete your census today by visiting www.2020Census.gov or calling 844-330-2020 to get counted today! It matters.
Reopening Tennessee
Governor Bill Lee’s Economic Recovery Group issued new guidelines today for noncontact sports, camps, and higher education under the Tennessee Pledge. Since the state began its measured reopening in late April, nearly every industry is now able to resume business in some capacity with specific recommendations to preserve and protect the health and safety of all Tennesseans.
Under Executive Order No. 38 issued May 22, noncontact sports may resume under certain precautions, including efforts to maintain social distancing, wear masks when feasible and added sanitization measures. Sports that may return under the current guidelines include but are not limited to baseball, softball, volleyball, golf, disc golf, tennis and racket sports, cycling, track and field and other running events, and equestrian. Contact sports such as football, wrestling, and hockey are not permitted except for practicing in a manner that does not involve close physical contact with other persons.
Previously released summer camp guidance has been expanded to address the safe reopening of overnight camps. The Economic Recovery Group recommends additional protective measures for residential camps, including thorough pre-screening measures, limited mixing of campers and staff and modified sleeping arrangements, among a number of additional efforts to protect campers and staff.
Newly released Higher Ed guidelines recommend a number of safety precautions to protect staff and students. Recommendations to Tennessee colleges and universities include establishing policies for on-campus housing, how to isolate and care for sick students and staff, limiting number of attendees for in-person classes, and other measures. This guidance was created by the Tennessee Higher Education Commission in partnership with state colleges and universities and related associations and the Unified Command.
Full guidelines can be found on TNpledge.com for:
Six counties (those with their own Health Departments) – Shelby, Madison, Davidson, Hamilton, Knox and Sullivan – may continue to follow individual, county-specific reopening plans created in consultation with State and local health departments.
Cumberland County COVID-19 Update
34 active cases (down 4 from previous day)
111 tested positive (no change from previous day)
76 recovered (up 4 from previous day)
1 death officially reported (no change from previous day)
3,603 negative tests
3,714 total tested
2.99% percent of those that have been tested were positive
6.22% percent of residents have been tested
0.19% percent of residents have tested positive
0.06% percent of residents have active cases
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Cloth Masks
Stop by the local Health Department (1503 South Main Street) from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM to pick up your free mask! One mask per individual in a household is allowed. This is while supplies last, but more shipments will be coming in regularly.
Health Department Testing
The local Health Department (1503 South Main Street) is conducting drive through testing, free of charge, Monday through Friday from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM. No doctor’s order is required, and no appointment is necessary. Anyone can be tested regardless of symptoms. Results are generally available in about two days.
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Thank you,
Allen Foster
Cumberland County Mayor
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