Suspected cluster of coronavirus cases under investigation at Williamson County nursing home

The Williamson County Health Authority announced an update in its orders April 23 to align with updated Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and state guidelines on nursing home safety during the coronavirus pandemic, according to a news release.

The update includes orders that all individuals entering the facility must wear a surgical face mask or cloth face covering; only visitors providing critical assistance should be permitted into the facility; and the facility may not admit any individual to the facility with a temperature of 99.6 degrees Fahrenheit or above.

The facility must also screen each resident at least once each shift for coronavirus symptoms, including cough, fever and shortness of breath, it said. Additionally, facilities must follow positive case notification guidelines.

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