The New York Times, Carl Zimmer, Jonathan Corum and Sui-Lee Wee, November 24, 2020 Vaccines typically require years of research and testing before reaching the clinic, but scientists are racing to produce a safe and effective coronavirus vaccine by next year. …
FDA authorizes first at-home Covid-19 test that gives users results quickly
NBC News, Phil Helsel and Wilson Wong, November 17, 2020 The Food and Drug Administration has authorized the first Covid-19 test designed for users to take and develop at home for results within an hour. The agency announced the emergency use authorization …
Coronavirus disease (COVID-19): Vaccines
World Health Organization, October 28, 2020 Is there a vaccine for COVID-19? When will COVID-19 vaccines be ready for distribution? How likely is it that safe, effective vaccines for COVID-19 will be developed? How quickly could COVID-19 vaccines stop the …
Tennessee Infrastructure Plan for COVID-19 Vaccine Distribution
Tennessee Department of Health, October 21, 2020 NASHVILLE, Tenn. – The Tennessee Department of Health today announced the state’s infrastructure plan for distribution of COVID-19 vaccines once they become available. TDH in coordination with other state and local agencies submitted an initial …
Ascension St. Thomas, Tristar Health, Meharry Medical College, Vanderbilt Health issue joint statement on COVID-19
VUMC Reporter, October 20, 2020 The number of active COVID-19 cases in Tennessee is rising. In the 13 counties that comprise the Nashville Metropolitan Area, new cases have increased 50% over the last 2 weeks. We strongly urge everyone in …