Nashville health officials are crediting targeted events for helping to close the gap in COVID vaccination rates between Black and white residents. Roughly half of people over 65 years old in each demographic have received at least one dose.
Tennessee Legislature Won’t Ban Employers From Requiring COVID Vaccine
Tennessee will not be banning employers from requiring workers to get vaccinated against COVID-19. Ultimately, the interests of “corporate freedom” are winning out against “individual liberty,” as one lawmaker put it.
Tennessee Redirects Vaccine Doses To High-Demand, Urban Areas
Tennessee is rethinking how it distributes the COVID vaccine — shifting from an approach that divided doses based on county’s population and to one that more closely follows demand. The state is starting to send doses where they’re being used most quickly, which happens to be the region around Nashville.
From Concerts To Bear Hugs, Nashvillians At Mass Vaccination Event Look Forward To What Comes Next
Nashville officials are calling the weekend’s drive-thru mass vaccination event a success after putting 10,000 doses in the arms of local residents. The event ran for just more than 13 hours, and brought together people from all walks of life.
Tennessee To Open COVID Vaccine To Majority Of Residents
Tennessee has “soft-launched” a new phase of COVID vaccination, beginning to offer doses to anyone 55 and up or in “critical infrastructure” jobs. A state health department official says a formal announcement will come Monday, along with plans to open up vaccinations to all adults in April.
Tennessee Lawmakers Debate Ban On Treatment For Transgender Teens
A new bill in the Tennessee legislature could impact transgender youths’ access to transitioning treatment. The measure proposes a ban on gender-affirming medical care before puberty.
Could Masking Last Beyond The Pandemic?
Masks and social distancing are proving to have some major fringe benefits by keeping people from getting all kinds of illnesses — not just COVID-19. But it’s unclear whether the protocols will be worth the pain in the long run.
Tennessee Military Veterans Of All Ages Are Now Eligible For COVID Vaccinations
Military veterans in Middle Tennessee who get their health care from the VA can now get a COVID vaccine, regardless of their age. Starting Friday, the Tennessee Valley Healthcare System is offering inoculations to everyone enrolled in their system.
6 Ways To Get A COVID Vaccine In Tennessee
A mass vaccination event scheduled for March 20 at Nissan Stadium filled up the 10,000 slots within hours of signups starting. But Metro health officials have been reminding frustrated vaccine-seekers that the health department is far from the only option.
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