By Diana Leyva, September 17, 2024 A newly discovered COVID strain is spreading across the United States and according to scientists, is projected to become the next dominant strain. As previously reported by USA TODAY, the XEC COVID-19 strain first appeared …
When will COVID-19 vaccines be available for fall-winter season? What to know amid surge
By Diana Leyva, August 23, 2024 Millions of updated COVID-19 vaccines will soon be available ahead of the flu and fall-winter season. On Thursday, Aug. 22, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved and granted emergency use authorization for updated mRNA COVID-19 …
WHO raises concerns for COVID-19 surge as school heads back into session
By Joyce Orlando, August 8, 2024 As the new school year starts in Tennessee, the World Health Organization warns that COVID-19 cases could soon become an issue once school is back in session and flu season is upon us. The …
COVID-19, flu and RSV cases are filling up Tennessee clinics and hospital ERs
Frank Gluck, The Tennessean, January 2, 2024 This year’s holiday season has left Tennessee with a lingering hangover — a sharp rise in respiratory illnesses. The increase has led to Nashville clinics and hospital emergency departments routinely filled with patients …
When will updated COVID-19 booster come to Tennessee: What we know
Frank Gluck, September 13, 2023, The Tennessean The Food and Drug Administration this week approved an updated booster shot for COVID-19 aimed at new variants now circulating across the country. The variants have led to a recent uptick in cases and hospitalizations. Read the …