March 18, 2020 | 4 p.m.
 

This is the eighth issue of Tanner’s Coronavirus 2019 Update — a periodic e-newsletter we’re offering to keep our neighbors in-the-know on the COVID-19 outbreak.

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UWG Staff Self-reports With COVID-19, Case Did Not Come Through Tanner

The University of West Georgia (UWG) has published a statement that an employee has self-reported a case of COVID-19. This individual was not tested at a Tanner facility and we have not received confirmation from the Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH). We’ll provide updates when we learn more. See the cases in Georgia. >
 

Keeping You Informed With Our Community Partners

This morning, Katie Gutierrez, a certified infection preventionist at Tanner, guested on WLBB NewsTalk 1330’s Community Voice radio program to provide insight into the COVID-19 situation and discuss some of the ways Tanner is responding and how you can protect yourself. Watch now. >
 

COVID-19 Testing at Tanner — What You Should Know

On-demand testing for the novel Coronavirus 2019 is not available at this time. The health system is running hundreds of tests through our laboratory partners, but so far, none have been returned with positive results. See what we’re doing — and what you can do. >
 

Disinfecting Your Home Is Key to Protecting Loved Ones

Disinfecting your home is vital to keeping yourself and your loved ones well — especially if you live with someone who is sick. Here’s the CDC’s latest guidelines. >
 

CDC Offers Guidance on Domestic Travel

You know that traveling abroad is risky right now — but traveling from state to state has its own dangers. The CDC has some advice you should consider. >
 

COVID-19 in Alabama

As of this morning, Alabama Public Health reports more than 40 cases across 11 counties. See where. >
 

New to Our Updates? Here’s How to Catch Up

If you’ve just started receiving Tanner’s Coronavirus 2019 Update newsletter, you can still check out past issues. >