Gov. Bill Lee’s Economic Recovery Group has given the green light to water parks, museums and movie theaters to reopen next Friday. But the group is continuing to restrict social gatherings of more than 10 people.
Metro Extends Public Health Emergency Through June
By Blake Farmer
The Metro Board of Health voted unanimously this afternoon to extend the city’s public health emergency through the end of June. But the way chairman Alex Jahangir laid it out, there wasn’t much choice. The phased reopening plan underway is only enforceable if an emergency is in effect. “If you don’t extend it, then there […]
Tennessee To Recieve $155 Million In Federal Funds For COVID-19 Testing
Tennessee will be receiving $155 million from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services to help expand COVID-19 testing capabilities. That’s according to a tweet today from Sen. Lamar Alexander. The Tennessee Republican has been an advocate for widespread coronavirus testing in his role as chairman of the Senate’s health committee. Alexander says in […]
Remote Learning May Extend Into The Fall, Even As Metro Shows Progress In Tackling The Coronavirus
Metro Nashville Public Schools students could find themselves learning from home again in the fall, until health officials are able grasp a hold of the coronavirus.
BCBST Makes Pandemic Telehealth Coverage Permanent
By Blake Farmer
Telehealth is here to stay for Tennessee’s largest health insurer. BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee says in a release today it will continue paying for virtual care at the same rate it would pay for in-person care. The pandemic pushed all health plans to cover doctors visits via video chat, but there were questions about whether the […]
Murfreesboro Feels Pressure To Follow Nashville, Not State
By Blake Farmer
The mayor of the largest satellite city to Nashville is feeling pressure to follow Davidson County rather than the state on reopening businesses amid the pandemic.
325,000 Tennesseans Now Living On Unemployment
While the number of new people filing for unemployment each week is ticking downward, the cumulative number relying on government assistance continues to add up. Figures from the Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce Development out this morning show more than 29,000 Tennesseans applied for unemployment benefits last week, which is still far above pre-pandemic […]
Tennessee’s Sharing Of COVID-19 Cases With Police Heightens Concern For Testing In Public Housing
By Blake Farmer
Racial justice advocates are raising concerns about the Tennessee National Guard conducting mass testing for the coronavirus in Nashville’s public housing. They say they’re worried about low-income residents, who are predominantly black, feeling forced to comply, even though the tests are voluntary.
Two WeGo Drivers Test Positive For The Coronavirus
By Blake Farmer
Two Nashville bus drivers have tested positive for COVID-19, though it’s unclear how severe their illnesses are or whether they showed any symptoms at all. This is a first for the transit agency, WeGo. But a statement from officials says they have been tracking contacts for anyone who is even being tested for the coronavirus. […]
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