Overton County Health and Rehab is asking visitors and family members to not visit the facility until further notice.
The move comes as the World Health Organization called the coronavirus a pandemic Wednesday, citing the spread of the virus.
“We are asking non-essential visitors, including family members, contractors and volunteers to avoid visiting our facility for the time being,” a statement said. “Loved ones can communicate with residents by phone and video chat in addition the staff at OCHRC is in communication with the families to let them know how their loved ones are doing.”
The statement said the decision came as a recommendation of the American Health Care Association and the Center for Medicare Service.
