Many Tennesseans are more vulnerable than ever as the omicron variant arrives. Even with 50% of the state still unvaccinated, other public health protections are unlikely to be revived to slow the spread of COVID.
Dozens of companies will no longer be allowed to mandate vaccines in Tennessee
Several dozen Tennessee companies and institutions that were requiring employee vaccinations will no longer be allowed to enforce such rules. The change was announced Wednesday by the state comptroller and comes in response to a pair of federal court rulings the day before.
Kid COVID shots have arrived in rural Tennessee counties, but hardly anyone is getting them
Quite a few Tennessee counties are still reporting almost no children under 12 taking the newest COVID vaccine. Through Tuesday evening, 18 counties had yet to report giving a single dose.
‘Love Thy Neighbor’: New church-led vaccine effort brings out over 150 for COVID shots
People got their first, second or booster COVID-19 vaccinations this Saturday at Love Thy Neighbor’s first-ever drive at Born Again Church.
Gov. Lee signs COVID bill, despite potential conflicts with federal law
Gov. Bill Lee has signed a new law that makes several changes to mask and vaccination policies across the state. It goes into effect this weekend, but there are already concerns about how the new state law intersects with federal requirements.
These newly vaccinated Nashville kids have some advice for others: Don’t overthink it
The best part about getting the COVID vaccine when you’re in elementary school may just be missing an hour or two of classes. But some of the first patients to get their shots Monday morning had some advice for those who may be feeling some hesitation.
COVID boosters are widely available in Tennessee, but patients have a choice to make
Public health departments in Tennessee are now offering COVID booster shots, mostly without appointments. There are few restrictions left, but where patients go will determine what brand is available.
Tennessee lawmakers aim to block vaccine and mask mandates during special session
State lawmakers plan to tackle vaccine and mask mandates from both local and federal officials when they come back next week for a special session on COVID-19.
From COVID conspiracies to Stop the Steal, some of the loudest voices in misinformation are coming to Opryland
Associates of former President Trump, including his son Eric and his aide Roger Stone, and an Ohio doctor who went viral for spreading the falsehood that COVID vaccines magnetize people are among those who will appear.
Lascassas father with ICU conversion on vaccine survives COVID
A month ago, Joe Gammon was on life support at Saint Thomas West. And his odds of recovering from COVID — even at age 44 — were not good. But he turned a corner. And then he was discharged to a round of applause. He rang a ceremonial bell to mark his departure.
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