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Parade Helps Celebrate Billie Robinson’s 100th Birthday
May 11, 2020
By: Dwayne Page
Billie Robinson celebrated her 100th birthday in a special way Sunday.
In spite of the coronavirus pandemic and the need for social distancing, relatives and friends including her church family found a way to make the celebration for Mrs. Robinson, a resident at the Webb House Retirement Center, one to remember.
Members of the New Life United Pentecostal Church organized a parade to pass by the center as Mrs Robinson, wearing her mask, sat on the front porch waving to each one in the long procession who drove through for the big surprise. Family members stood nearby at a safe distance to share in the special moment with Billie who was surrounded by balloons and signs which read “I am 100 today” and “100 strong Granny Billie. Happy Birthday. Love”.
“I never thought of reaching 100. My advice to anybody especially as you get older is don’t go in the house and sit down and do nothing. Keep busy. Don’t give up,” said Mrs. Robinson.
A video interview with Mrs. Robinson produced prior to the celebration by the New Life United Pentecostal Church is shared here
DeKalb Health Department Again Revises Hours for COVID-19 Drive Through Testing
May 10, 2020
By: Dwayne Page
After earlier announcing that drive through COVID-19 assessment days were being reduced from five to three days a week, the DeKalb County Health Department now says the testing will continue at five days per week but at different times on Tuesdays and Thursdays.
Assessments will continue to be conducted on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays from 9am-3pm. but on Tuesdays and Thursdays the testing will be done only from 1 to 3 p.m.
Anyone, with or without COVID-19 symptoms who has concerns, is invited to receive testing for COVID-19. This testing will be provided at no cost to participants, and those who come for testing can remain in their vehicles throughout the process of collecting their samples.
Nurses and/or National Guard medics will collect nasal swabs from those who want to be tested, and test results may be available within 72 hours after the samples arrive at the lab, depending on lab volume.
DeKalb County’s number of confirmed COVID-19 cases has climbed to 28.
As of Monday, May 11, the Tennessee Department of Health reported that 903 people had been tested with 875 negative results and 28 positive. There have been no deaths in DeKalb County from the virus and 16 of the 28 persons tested positive have recovered.
At 28 cases, DeKalb County ranks 4th highest in the Upper Cumberland region behind Putnam with 178, Cumberland 84, and Macon 59. Other counties in the region with COVID-19 cases are Smith 24, White 16, Overton 14, Cannon 13, Warren 12, Jackson 10, Clay 6, Fentress 6, Van Buren 2, and Pickett 1.
Meanwhile the health department has reusable face masks for anyone needing them but please call in advance at 615-597-7599 to let them know how many people in your immediate family need a mask. Upon your arrival the health department staff will bring the masks to your car. Please do not come inside the health department to get your mask for the protection of the public and staff.
Tennessee’s Coronavirus Public Information Lines are open from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m., CDT daily at 833-556-2476 or 877-857-2945.
Online Naloxone Training May 14 Sponsored by DeKalb Prevention Coalition
May 9, 2020
By: Dwayne Page
Opioid Overdose continues to claim lives. One way to prevent opioid overdose deaths is to learn how to respond in this medical emergency. Time is critical but Naloxone is an emergency medication that has the potential to save lives and restore breathing until EMS arrives.
You may join this online training Thursday, May 14 from 6-7 p.m. co-hosted by Spero Health as the Upper Cumberland Regional Overdose Prevention Specialists provide this emergency life-saving training.
Please register for free tickets and to receive an email with Zoom login information. Free Overdose Reversal Kits with Naloxone will be available for delivery after this training.
(Click link below to register)
For more details visit the DeKalb County Prevention Coalition facebook page.
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