Here is today's news on mymix1041.com, sponsored by Toyota of Cleveland: From NewsChannel 9… The State of Tennessee has issued new guidance, increas
Here is today’s news on mymix1041.com, sponsored by Toyota of Cleveland:
From NewsChannel 9…
The State of Tennessee has issued new guidance, increasing the amount of time spent in quarantine for those who live with people who have contracted the coronavirus.
According to the Tennessee Department of Health, a household contact’s 14-day quarantine period won’t begin until the positive person in the home has completed their minimum 10-day isolation, whether the COVID-positive person shows symptoms or not.
That means household contacts will often need to stay home for a minimum of 24 days, according to state officials. Depending on the onset of symptoms, the quarantine period could be extended longer.
The Hamilton County Health Department says it is crucial for people to follow this new guidance closely, as the virus can be incubating during this timeframe. Leaving quarantine too soon can result in the spread of COVID-19.
State officials say if during their quarantine the contact develops cough, fever, or other symptoms, they should begin isolation as a case and consider getting tested.
The state’s guidance does say if a COVID-positive person has been released from their isolation and their symptoms return, household contacts do not have to restart their 14-day quarantine, so long as the COVID-positive person has completed their minimum 10-day isolation and had no symptoms for at least 24 hours.
Also from NewsChannel 9…
Gov. Bill Lee has signed into law sweeping protections for businesses, schools and nursing homes against coronavirus lawsuits.
Lee on Monday touted the legislation as “historic” and argued the law would protect businesses from “frivolous lawsuits.”
The GOP-dominated Statehouse failed to advance the proposal earlier this year when negotiations among lawmakers broke down in the hectic waning hours of legislative work.
Lee later convened a special legislative session to not only address COVID-19 liability, but also telemedicine and penalties against protesters who violate certain laws.
From NewsChannel 9…
Whitfield County officials say the COVID-19 pandemic is forcing organizers to cancel this year’s 49th Annual Prater’s Mill Country Fair, which was scheduled for October 10th and 11th later this year.
Whitfield County spokesman Mitch Talley says Prater’s Mill Country Fair is recognized as a juried show for handcrafts made from natural materials and the invitation-only distinction.
Even though the fair is cancelled, Talley says visitors can enjoy Prater’s Mill outdoors for canoeing, walking the nature trails, picnicking, fishing and birdwatching. Grounds are open daylight hours.
Talley says the next Prater’s Mill Country Fair will be held October 9 and 10, 2021. It will celebrate the first Prater’s Mill Country Fair staged in May of 1971 to Save the Mill, fifty years before.
