More rural areas are making changes due to the COVID-19 Pandemic.
In nearby Coffee County, TN, Manchester has closed down its park facilities to the public, effective Saturday, March 28, due to social distancing concerns amid COVID-19 pandemic. Per Manchester Mayor Lonnie Norman's office, the park facilities at Fred Deadman Park, Dave King Park, Manchester Sports Park will be closed - this includes picnic shelters, ADA Wright Center, ball fields, skate park and dog park facilities. The Little Duck River Greenway will remain accessible. Restrooms remain open and will close at dusk. "This is a safety precaution for our citizens," said Bonnie Gamble, Manchester Director of Parks and Recreation.
Unity Medical Center in Manchester, TN issued a press release late Wednesday informing local residents of COVID-19 testing information at the facility and some of the processes involved. As of Wednesday, the hospital has tested 33 patients, with 10 negative tests and the remaining 23 tests still outstanding as "labs are behind 7-12 days behind in reporting results." "Unity Medical Center's top priority is always providing the best care for our patients and community. The staff at Unity is working tirelessly to ensure that each of our patients receives the appropriate care," Unity said in a press release.
Source: Partner Station WMSR