The City of Jackson has partnered with the West Tennessee Healthcare Foundation to establish a COVID-19 Emergency Response Fund to assist the citizens of Madison County. Jackson Mayor Scott Conger made the announcement Thursday morning during a media briefing.
Conger said the the fund will be allocated to non-profit organizations working directly with Madison County residents who have been severely impacted by the novel coronavirus. The grants will address issues such as:
- Residents who have experienced job loss or significant reduction in hours;
- Residents who have lost income due to school or daycare closures;
- Residents who lack adequate benefits to cover time off;
- Residents who are food insecure; and
- Residents who are housing insecure
The Foundation is making an initial donation of $20,000 to the fund and the community is urged to donate to the fund by sending donations to 74 Director’s Row, Jackson, Tenn., 38305 or www.wthfoundation.org.
Gov. Bill Lee deregulated some aspects of scope of practice Thursday so more healthcare professionals can respond to the novel coronavirus and treat patients. This also allows providers out of state to see patients via telehealth. Seeking assistance for mild symptoms through telehealth eases the burden on the healthcare system, the City of Jackson said.
Drivers license renewal deadlines were also extended and announced during a press conference at the capitol Thursday afternoon. You can find more information about it at www.tn.gov/safety.
If you need to be tested, please call your healthcare provider first and follow their recommendations before arriving at the facility, the City of Jackson said in Thursday afternoon news release. If you call 911, let the dispatcher know if you are having flu like symptoms so they can be prepared.
For the Jackson-Madison County Health Department, call 731-423-3020.
For information on non-emergency resources through United Way of West TN, call 2-1-1.
To report price gouging, contact the State of Tennessee Division of Consumer Affairs at www.tn.gov/consumer or call 615-741-4737.