Rachel Wegner, Tennessean, April 24, 2021 Several universities in Tennessee strongly recommend — but do not require — the COVID-19 vaccine for students. As many schools plan an in-person return to campus in the fall, rules for COVID-19 safety precautions, on-campus …
Questions about COVID-19 vaccines answered | Opinion
Dr. Andrea Willis, Tennessean, April 21, 2021 As a nation and state, we’ve made substantial progress in the fight against COVID-19. More than 211.5 million vaccine doses have been administered in the U.S. In Tennessee, COVID-19 cases have dropped 90% …
This week in COVID-19: UK variant B.1.1.7 is now 35% of new Tennessee infections
Brett Kelman, The Tennessean, April 11, 2021 The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention now estimates more than one third of all new coronavirus infections in Tennessee are the result of the B.1.1.7 variant first reported in the United Kingdom …
CDC sends Tennessee $61.7 million for vaccine distribution. Here’s how the money can be spent
Samuel Hardiman, The Tennessean, April 6, 2021 The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is sending Tennessee cash to combat disparities in vaccine uptake and access. The CDC announced Tuesday that it was giving Tennessee $61.7 million as part of …
How a new model of health care improves outcomes while lowering costs | Opinion
Keith Williams, Tennessean, March 23, 2021 Recently, I heard a story about a young woman in her 20s that stuck with me. She was experiencing chest pains and had visited an emergency department. The symptoms continued, so she visited a Sanitas …