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COVID misinformation

Tennessee will make ivermectin available without a prescription, despite research showing no benefit for COVID treatment

Blake Farmer

April 7, 2022

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Under a bill awaiting Gov. Bill Lee’s signature, Tennessee would make ivermectin available at pharmacies without a prescription.

Filed Under: Coronavirus Live Updates, Health Care, Politics, WPLN News Tagged With: 112th Tennessee General Assembly, Coronavirus In Tennessee, COVID, COVID misinformation, COVID-19, Frank Niceley, General Assembly, ivermectin, legislature, Richard Briggs, Tennessee General Assembly, Tennessee Legislature

Tennessee’s medical board sticks with COVID misinformation policy over objection of GOP leaders

Blake Farmer

January 26, 2022

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Tennessee’s board of medical examiners has decided to keep its policy against doctors spreading misinformation about COVID-19. The unanimous vote on Tuesday was the latest volley of a power struggle with GOP leaders.

Filed Under: Coronavirus Live Updates, Health Care, WPLN News Tagged With: COVID misinformation, John Ragan, medical doctors, Tennessee Board of Medical Examiners

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