Vinay Simlot, WBIR, Dec. 13, 2021 Shelby County in West Tennessee reported two cases of the Omicron variant of the coronavirus on Saturday. The variant is considered a “variant of concern” by the World Health Organization, and it’s only a …
Tennessee to receive 200k COVID-19 vaccine doses for young kids after authorization
Staff, WBIR-TV, Oct. 18, 2021 The Tennessee Department of Health said Monday it has been allocated to receive 200,000 lower-dosage Pfizer COVID-19 vaccines in the first round of shipments meant for younger children. TDH said vaccine orders would be taken …
‘We’re just doing our part’ | Tennessee teens start getting their COVID-19 shots
Grace King, WBIR, May 16, 2021 KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — On Wednesday, the Tennessee Department of Health announced providers could begin administering the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine to children 12-15. By Friday afternoon, TDH data showed more than 2,000 kids in that …
Tennessee pauses Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine administration after reports of rare clotting
WBIR Staff, WBIR, April, 13, 2021 NASHVILLE, Tenn. — The Tennessee Department of Health said the state will join others across the U.S. in pausing administration of the Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine following six reports of clotting in women …
Tips to help you get a COVID-19 vaccine appointment
Yvonne Thomas, WBIR, Feb. 2, 2021 TENNESSEE, USA — When COVID-19 vaccine appointments become available, they go fast. If you want to get on the vaccine list, here are some tips that may help you move just as fast. Tip …