Nashville’s COVID vaccination effort is now in the “following crowds” phase. And it turns out, some events have been big successes, while others have totally flopped.
Tennessee’s ‘Breakthrough’ COVID Cases Show Vaccines Are Effective, Not Perfect
Tennessee has recorded 908 COVID cases among vaccinated residents. That’s roughly what scientists would have expected, even as they lauded how effective the COVID vaccines are.
Gov. Bill Lee Says Masks, Vaccines Shouldn’t Be Required For Tennessee Schoolchildren
Lee also does not plan to call for making the COVID vaccine a requirement for children to attend school.
Houses Of Worship Grapple With The Vaxxed And Unvaxxed Divide
Widespread vaccinations haven’t resolved all the questions of how to gather again, despite the eagerness of congregants to see each other again.
As Nashville Teens Start COVID Vaccinations, Some Have Concerns
The influx of teens getting COVID vaccines means many are getting shots not because they want to, but because someone else wants them to: namely, their parents.
Nashville Parents Can Get Their 12-Year-Olds Vaccinated, Starting Thursday
Pfizer’s COVID vaccine is officially kid-friendly. That means, Nashville parents can begin taking their children ages 12 and up to get the shot as soon as Thursday.
Fort Campbell Commander Warns Unvaccinated Soldiers That Their Summer Travel Will Be Limited
In an effort to encourage more soldiers to get their COVID vaccine and protect everyone from COVID-19, Fort Campbell’s commander says unvaccinated troops will not be able to travel freely over the summer. That’s when many take leave to see family for extended periods or even move between installations.
Metro Health To Expand Vaccine Accessibility By Making House Calls
Nashville health workers will now be available to vaccinate the city’s homebound residents from the comfort of their couches.
For One Tennessee Family, Participating In COVID Vaccine Trials Is Payback And Protection
As the COVID vaccination effort stalls out with adults, some children are now getting their shots — in the name of science. COVID trials for kids under 12 are just starting, and they’ve had no trouble recruiting families.
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