There has never been so much COVID in Nashville. One in 33 Davidson County residents has an active case right now. But hospitals are not yet feeling the pinch like they did with the Delta variant.
Tennessee COVID hospitalizations are spiking, but here’s why the numbers are a little misleading
As COVID cases spike faster than ever before, hospitalizations are also surging, surpassing 2,000 statewide on Tuesday. But one of Tennessee’s largest hospitals says the patient counts may be a little misleading due to a rising number of “incidental” cases.
COVID testing options are scant over the New Year’s weekend, but here are a few suggestions
It’s a short list of pop-up and drive-thru testing centers for the weekend, but a worthwhile one to look over if you’re coming back from holidays away or planning to head out for New Year’s Eve.
Omicron may feel like a common cold, but docs say ‘long COVID’ is still a risk
Health experts are warning that people should remain careful during the Omicron variant surge.
The Omicron variant arrives in Nashville, but Delta is still the local COVID concern
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.
Tennessee’s neighboring states report first Omicron cases
It’s just a matter of time before Tennessee confirms its first Omicron case. As of Monday afternoon, three bordering states have identified cases of the new COVID variant.
In Tennessee, unvaccinated residents are more vulnerable than ever as new variants arrive
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.
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