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TN DEPT. OF HEALTH ISSUES P-15 WARNING REGARDING INCREASED COVID-19 CASES “If we have another surge after Christmas or after New Years, like we did after Thanksgiving, it will completely break our hospitals. We are asking Tennesseans not to gather with those outside of their household, and when they are outside of their homes to wear masks at all times,” said Commissioner for the Tennessee Department of Health, Dr. Lisa Piercy.
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SHERIFF REACTS TO DEPUTY’S COVID-19 DEATH
December 22, 2020 Clint Eiland MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. — The Madison County Sheriff’s Office mourns after losing one of their own to COVID-19. Sgt. Terry Stowe (R) was well-known and well-liked in the Madison County Sheriff’s Office. Sheriff John Mehr has known that for nearly two decades. “From the time I came in to the sheriff’s office, I saw him as a role model for lots of people,” Sheriff Mehr said. Stowe was more than willing to show new deputies the ropes and help along the way. “He was one of those individuals that was really respected and loved,” Sheriff Mehr said.Stowe contracted COVID-19 weeks ago and his condition quickly worsened. He went to the hospital and was there for several weeks. Stowe died due to complications from COVID-19 on Monday. “It’s a sad time, during the holiday season, for this. Our world has all turned upside down for everybody,” Sheriff Mehr said. As the virus continues to spread rapidly, the sheriff’s office is taking extra precautions. Stowe’s death is the first related to COVID in the department, and Sheriff Mehr is making sure other deputies know they don’t have to grieve alone.
PUSH IS ON TO INCREASE AFRICAN AMERICAN CONFIDENCE IN COVID VACCINE P-14
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