Sumner County vs. TN Department of Health

While Sumner County leads Tennessee in number of deaths from COVID-19, the Tennessee Department of Health has said it will allow Gallatin Rehab and Healing to reopen tomorrow -- 4 patients from that facility have now died from the virus and over 100 patients and staffers were infected.

County Commission Chair Scott Langford has joined other Sumner County leaders in condemning the decision. Here's his statement:

As Chairman of the Sumner County Commission, I want to join our County Mayor, Mayor of Gallatin, EMA Director, EMS Chief, and Budget Chairman to condemn the TN Department of Health’s plan to allow Gallatin Rehab and Healing to reopen tomorrow. Over 100 people infected and 4 deaths. There is no reason to allow this facility to reopen. It poses a substantial risk to public health. There is zero commitment from the State Health Department to test the facility.

We call upon the TN Health Department to keep this facility closed.

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