Fayette Co. firefighters fight flames in freezing rain House fire reported in Fayette Co. (Source: Fayette Co. EMA) By WMC Action News 5 Staff | February 11, 2021 at 8:54 AM CST - Updated February 11 at 8:54 AM
FAYETTE CO., Tenn. (WMC) - Crews in Fayette County fought a house fire in the freezing rain early Thursday morning.
The Fayette Co. EMA wants to remind people to make sure there is clearance around all heat sources.
Firefighters added, “We want you safe and we would rather not put crews in icy conditions.”
Fire crews working a structure fire this morning in freezing rain. Reminder : Please make sure during this cold week.Posted by Fayette County EMA on Thursday, February 11, 2021
FCPH reports 3 more COVID deaths
Staff reports - and The Associated Press
Fayette County Public Health (FCPH) reported three more COVID-19 related deaths in the community on Monday a male in his 70s, a male in his 80s, and a female in her 80s.
“Please respect the privacy of their families as they mourn the loss of their loves ones,” read a statement from FCPH.
Since the pandemic began, Fayette County has had a total of 33 deaths, 2,493 COVID-19 cases with 2,177 presumed recoveries, and 207 hospitalizations.
This week is expected to be the county’s biggest week yet for COVID vaccinations for individuals who are 75-years-old and older. FCPH staff will operate mass vaccination clinics for those who are receiving their second doses, those who are receiving their first doses, as well as two closed clinics for K-12 schools.
TDH reports over 2,000 new COVID-19 cases in Tennessee By WMC Action News 5 Staff | February 5, 2021 at 11:47 AM CST - Updated February 7 at 8:18 PM
SHELBY CO., Tenn. (WMC) - The Tennessee Department of Health reported 2,387 new COVID-19 cases Sunday with six additional deaths.
Tennessee has had more than 774,600 total cases and 10,469 deaths since the start of the pandemic.
About 705,492 of those cases are now considered inactive.
The total COVID-19 case count for Tennessee is 744,600 as of February 7, 2021 including 10,469 deaths, 1,314 current hospitalizations and 705,492 are inactive/recovered. Percent positive today is 7.67%. For the full report with additional data: https://t.co/jlAz8a6Upp. pic.twitter.com/NDidOnBF08â TN Dept. of Health (@TNDeptofHealth) February 7, 2021