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.
MTSU Drops Masks But Won’t Require COVID Vaccines
Maintenance staff at Middle Tennessee State University will spend the next few weeks removing signs about social distancing and mask requirements. MTSU has announced that, effective immediately, face coverings are no longer required, and there are few capacity limits.
How One Tennessee Court Is Helping Patients Avoid Complications From Medical Debt
A Tennessee program is trying to keep medical debt cases from ever reaching the courtroom. The goal is to help patients work out a deal with medical providers before the costs start piling up.
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.
Metro Strikes Out In Finding New Operator For Knowles Assisted Living
Closure is looking more imminent for Nashville’s city-funded assisted living facility, which cares mostly for patients who could not pay to live elsewhere.
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.
Mississippi Abortion Case Could Have Impact On Tennessee
The court will be hearing arguments over whether states have to guarantee access to abortion until the second trimester. Tennessee has been among the states arguing that’s too late.
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.
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