Mandate EXTENDED

 Sumner County's mask mandate has been extended through the month of September, reports the Hendersonville Standard:

Sumner County’s mask mandate has been extended for another month in an effort to help further slow the spread of COVID-19 countywide.

The mandate, which has been in place since early July, is now set to expire on Sept. 30 at 11:59 p.m.

The decision to extend the order requiring face coverings or masks be worn in public was made following continued discussions with local health officials, according to Sumner County Mayor Anthony Holt.

“We must all continue to do our part to slow the spread of this virus,” Holt said in a prepared statement about the decision last week. “Health professionals still recommend that wearing face coverings is one of the most effective ways to protect ourselves and others. My purpose is to take steps necessary to protect the health and well-being of our citizens and to preserve our economy.”

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That Curve Ain't Flat

Even as physicians indicate Tennessee is not yet ready to re-open, a visual analysis of data about COVID-19 cases suggests Sumner County's curve is not getting very flat.

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Gallatin Nursing Home Reopens Over Objections

A Gallatin nursing home where over 100 cases of COVID-19 were found is reopening over objections from local leaders, according to a NewsChannel5 report:

Just days after that disturbing video of elderly patients being moved out of the nursing home in Gallatin because of a Coronavirus outbreak, there are plans to reopen the facility.

In fact, it could be back in business by Thursday despite objections from Sumner County officials who call the idea "irresponsible."

They said it's too soon and they have no confidence in the facility right now or the Tennessee State Health Department. And they believe the state's plan to reopen the nursing home now will only put more lives in danger. So they called NewsChannel 5 Investigates to express their concerns and sound the alarm.

"I tell you this, I would not want one of my loved ones to be in that facility right now," Sumner County Mayor Anthony Holt said.

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Sumner County "Safer at Home" Order Extended Through April 7th

Even as Sumner County residents are openly flouting recommendations to stay home during the coronavirus outbreak, County Mayor Anthony Holt announced today an extension of his "Safer at Home" order and reiterated the importance of staying home to stop the spread of the deadly virus.

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE FROM SUMNER COUNTY MAYOR ANTHONY HOLT:
Due to the increase in the number of COVID-19 cases in Sumner County, I’m requesting and strongly encouraging everyone to please Stay Home, Be Safe, and Follow All CDC guidelines.

At this point in time, it is critical that we work together to stay at home as much as possible. Please limit our activities to only interact with other individuals when there is a necessity to do so. We must act responsible at this time to ensure that our actions do not jeopardize others, such as our elderly population and those among us who have compromised immune systems.

If you observe people congregating in large groups and acting in an irresponsible manner, please report this activity to your local law enforcement agency and/or state health department. We all have a responsibility to work together to counteract the spread of this potentially deadly virus. This is why I am reauthorizing the Safer at Home Declaration for all of Sumner County. The Safer At Home Declaration extension will be through 12:00AM CDT April 7th and subject to extension.

There are several things every Sumner County resident should do to help flatten the curve and reduce the impact of COVID-19:
• Wash your hands often with soap and water (or alcohol-based hand sanitizer) for at least 20 seconds, especially after coughing or sneezing
• Do not touch your eyes, nose or mouth with unwashed hands
• Stay home if you are sick or even suspect you are sick, contact your medical provider
• Cover your coughs and sneezes with your arm or a tissue
• Clean and disinfect objects (e.g. cell phone, computer) and high touch surfaces regularly
• Take everyday precautions to keep space between yourself and others
• Do not go out in public unless ABSOLUTELY NECESSARY
• Avoid crowds
• During this time, please stay home as much as possible to reduce your risk of being exposed or exposing others

It is extremely important for people to take extra precautions in our community during this pandemic because the COVID-19 can be transferred from person to person who are considered asymptomatic at the time. Many of you have already closed or altered your businesses to support these actions, please continue. Many of you have been staying home and limiting your trips in public to essential needs, please continue. The sooner we stop the spread of the virus, the sooner we can all get back to business.

Best Regards and God Bless,

Anthony Holt
Sumner County Mayor

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