Tennessee is tweaking its vaccine distribution strategy again, releasing an updated plan Friday that moves the families of medically fragile children into the state’s 1c phase, along with patients who have poor health themselves. Dr. Lisa Piercey, the state’s health commissioner, says these additions include residents of households with children on ventilators, or those who […]
Tennessee Moves Up Teachers And Elderly Residents In COVID Vaccine Priority
Tennessee public health officials have decided to move educators and anyone else who works in schools and daycares higher up in the state’s vaccine distribution plan, possibly getting them vaccinated in early February.
Gov. Bill Lee Limits Some Indoor Gatherings And Pleads With Tennesseans To Wear A Mask
In a rare statewide address Sunday night, Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee escalated his pleas for Tennesseans to follow COVID-19 guidelines to slow the spread of the virus. It’s now spreading faster and killing more people each day than the state has previously experienced. Lee also issued a new executive order to restrict some — but […]
Tennessee Health Chief Defends No-Bid Contract With Company With No Experience Testing For COVID
Tennessee’s Health Chief Lisa Piercey is defending her decision to grant a no-bid contract to a vendor with no experience in testing for COVID. In a hearing with legislators Thursday, Piercey said it happened during a time when the state was having issue contracting companies to help with mass testing.
Tennessee Expecting COVID Vaccine For Frontline Workers In Mid-December
Tennessee’s health chief said Tuesday that the state is expecting to receive its first doses of a COVID-19 vaccine around Dec. 15. In a press conference, Lisa Piercey said the new information comes after having conversations this week with the federal government.
Tennessee COVID Hospitalizations Reach New High With 30% Jump In October
The number of patients in ICUs is near an all-time high, approaching 1,200, and health officials say they are older and sicker than early in the pandemic.
Tennessee To Receive 2 Million Rapid Coronavirus Tests From The White House
The White House plans to send more than 2 million rapid COVID-19 tests to Tennessee between now and the end of the year. And the first shipment of about 130,000 tests is expected as soon as next week.
Tennessee Gets Ready For Potential Distribution Of COVID-19 Vaccine
Tennessee is preparing a COVID-19 vaccine distribution plan that could be ready for use within the next few months. This week, officials the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention told governors they hope to have a vaccine as soon as November. But details are still unclear. Tennessee Health Commissioner Lisa Piercey told reporters Thursday she […]
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