Brett Kelman, The Tennessean, Feb. 7, 2021 Tennessee expanded vaccine availability in most counties last week as the state’s allotment of two coronavirus vaccines continued steady growth, building momentum against the pandemic. Additionally, the spread of the virus and the number of …
What to know about COVID-19 vaccinations across Tennessee counties
Rachel Wegner, The Tennessean, Feb. 3, 2021 As the coronavirus vaccine rollout continues in Tennessee, some residents have lingering questions about exactly who is eligible for a vaccine as each county moves at a different pace. Here’s what to know about who’s …
BlueCross/Meharry partnership addresses racial health inequities, vaccinations | Opinion
Tennessean, Andrea D. Willis, Jan. 27, 2021 Last year, BlueCross BlueShield and Nashville’s Meharry Medical College, the nation’s largest private historically Black academic health sciences center, recognized how COVID-19 was disproportionately affecting minority communities. This recognition led to our partnership with …
Tennessee to make COVID-19 vaccinations appointment only, launch online sign-up system
Tennessean, Brett Kelman, Jan. 8, 2021 Tennessee will soon launch a statewide online appointment portal to end chaotic first-come-first-serve vaccinations causing long lines and ample frustration in some counties. The appointment system is expected to go live next week, said Shelley Walker, a Tennessee …
Tennessee teachers move up on the COVID-19 vaccine priority list
The Tennessean, Meghan Mangrum, Dec. 30, 2020 Tennessee teachers are next in line for the COVID-19 vaccine, the Tennessee Health Department announced Wednesday. K-12 teachers and child care workers have been bumped up to Phase 1b, right behind frontline health …