CRMC’s Etter: New COVID Variants Prevalent, Expect Similar Symptoms
New COVID-19 variants are showing up nationwide and across the Upper Cumberland. Cookeville Regional Infection Prevention Manager Stephanie Etter said the symptoms affiliated with these variants are similar to what we’ve seen before. “Just like flu changes each season a little bit, Covid is doing the same thing,” Etter said. “Fortunately, we’re not seeing severe […]
CRMC Sets Visitation Restrictions Amid COVID-19, Flu Spike
Cookeville Regional Medical Center has implemented visitation restrictions due to surging flu and COVID-19 numbers. Infection Prevention Manager Stephanie Etter said COVID-19 hospitalizations have spiked some 60 percent in the last two weeks. Etter said starting Thursday, people under 16-years-old, and anyone showing signs of illness will not be permitted to visit the hospital. “If […]
Higher Numbers Of RSV, COVID Impacting Upper Cumberland
If you feel like a lot of people are sick right now, you are right; a Cookeville Regional expert said the Upper Cumberland is dealing with elevated numbers of seasonal respiratory viruses. CRMC Infection Prevention Manager Stephanie Etter said COVID-19, flu, and RSV, Respiratory Syncytial Virus, are the three major illnesses impacting the region. Etter […]
CRMC Specialist Says Get Flu Vaccine, Protect Yourself With Simple Things
Flu season is here and getting your flu vaccine is the best way to stay healthy. Cookeville Regional Medical Center Infection Prevention Manager Stephanie Etter said anyone six months or older can receive the vaccine and should unless they have a contrary indication. “We are just starting to see cases of flu,” Etter said. “So […]
Planning Ahead For Thanksgiving In A COVID World
Thursday marks two weeks until Thanksgiving. Cookeville Regional Medical Center Infection Prevention Manager Stephanie Etter said families need to plan their approach to the holidays in a COVID world. “I think keeping your group smaller. Maybe limit your gathering to immediate family rather then extended family,” Etter said. “Consider having your Thanksgiving in a larger […]
