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It has been announced that Tipton County now has two confirmed cases of COVID-19. The first case was announced on Friday. The second case was determined on Sunday. Both cases involve residents of Tipton County and both are individuals over the age of 65, which is the high-risk population identified by the CDC. “In conjunction…

TIPTON – Tipton County Health Department announced today the first presumptive positive case of novel coronavirus (COVID-19) in Tipton County. “In conjunction with our local and state partners, we are fully engaged and are actively working to protect the health of the Tipton County public.” – Dr. Mary Compton, Tipton County Health Officer Tipton County…

On Saturday, March 21, 2020, department heads and the Tipton County Incident Management Team met again to discuss Tipton County’s response to the COVID-19 virus pandemic. On Friday, March 20, 2020, the Tipton County Board of Commissioners, in conjunction with the Tipton County Health Department, Tipton County Emergency Management, and City of Tipton, passed the…

On Friday, March 20, 2020, department heads and local government officials met to discuss Tipton County’s response and precautions in reference to the COVID-19 virus pandemic. In an effort to slow the spread of the virus and hopefully limit local impact, the Tipton County Board of Commissioners, in conjunction with the Tipton County Health Department,…

Tipton County has taken the necessary steps to ensure the safety of each citizen in our community. Effective Friday, March 20, 2020, at the end of the business day, The Tipton County Courthouse and all other county government facilities shall have limited access and shall be restricted to the public effective until further notices. Citizens…

Overnight, the United States saw a significant increase in positive cases for COVID-19 as this pandemic health situation continues to grow. “The virus is impacting a younger age, per new CDC data,” said Dr. Wright, Madison County Health Officer. As a result, Madison County needs to take the necessary steps to ensure the safety of…