TWO EASTMAN EMPLOYEES IN KINGSPORT HAVE CONFIRMED CASES OF THE CORONAVIRUS

Two employees at Eastman Chemical Company in Kingsport have been confirmed to have the coronavirus. The company's officials say that both employees have been away from work since March 17th and are currently receiving the appropriate medical care. Eastman says that the local public health department is in contact with other team members who worked closely with the affected employees. The company is monitoring the situation closely and will continue to take appropriate measures daily to ensure their team members are safe and operations are being run safely. Eastman also asks everyone in their surrounding community to keep demonstrating social distancing. 

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