A Nashville resident who recently returned from South Africa has been confirmed as the city’s first confirmed patient with the COVID Omicron variant. The Metro Public Health Department says the patient was vaccinated and boosted, and experienced mild symptoms.
Nashville’s latest pandemic review recommends stronger coordination with the rest of Tennessee
A review of Nashville’s pandemic response gives the city high marks for how it handled COVID-19, but it finds room to improve coordination with the rest of the state.
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.
‘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.
A federal judge has ordered that school mask mandates can stay — for now
A law that would severely limit school mask mandates has been blocked. That means, for at least Monday, students in districts that have required masks will come to school with their faces still covered.
Gov. Bill Lee plans to sign new COVID-19 restrictions into law before end of week
Gov. Bill Lee has pointed out that portions of a soon-to-be law will need to be fixed next session. He says he will sign new pandemic restrictions into law before the end of the week. They’ll set new limits on how schools, music venues and businesses can respond to COVID-19.
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.
Why Nashville kids could have better access to the COVID vaccine, starting Monday
Lower-dose COVID shots should be available to children in Tennessee by Monday after final federal approval this week for ages 5 to 11. The vaccinations will be more accessible in Nashville than in much of the state.
Nashville music venues worry proposed COVID law could erode relationships with audiences and artists
Many venues in Nashville ask for proof of vaccination or a negative COVID test at the door. That “or” would be key if Tennessee’s governor signs new legislation that would bar requiring proof of vaccination into law.
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