Tori Keafer, Williamson Herald, April 27, 2021 The Williamson County Health Department announced Tuesday it will no longer require residents to make an appointment for a COVID-19 vaccine, though the option to schedule a time is still available. Tennessee Gov. …
New CDC guidelines say fully vaccinated Americans don’t need to wear masks outside, except in crowded settings
Adrianna Rodriguez, USA Today, April 27, 2021 Fully vaccinated Americans don’t need to wear a mask outside, except in crowded settings, under new guidelines released Tuesday by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. During a White House briefing, public health …
Here is what colleges and universities in Tennessee have said about the COVID-19 vaccine
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 …
Tennessee Department of Health To Resume Administration of Johnson & Johnson Vaccine
Tennessee Department of Health, April 23, 2021 NASHVILLE – After an extensive analysis of the risks and benefits of the Janssen/Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine, the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) voted today to recommend to the Centers for …
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% …