Williamson Source, Feb. 7, 2021 NASHVILLE, Tenn. – The Tennessee Department of Health is expanding access to COVID-19 vaccination with a particular focus on rural and underserved areas. TDH is partnering with pharmacies and community health clinics to add more than 100 …
J&J asks US regulators to OK its one-shot COVID-19 vaccine
Lauran Neergaard, AP News, Feb. 5, 2021 Johnson & Johnson asked U.S. regulators Thursday to clear the world’s first single-dose COVID-19 vaccine, an easier-to-use option that could boost scarce supplies. J&J’s vaccine was safe and offered strong protection against moderate …
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 …
Biden’s bet on rapid COVID-19 home testing starts with $230 million deal with Australian company
Ken Alltucker, USA Today, Feb. 1, 2021 The Biden administration on Monday announced a big push to make rapid COVID-19 home tests available with a $230 million federal contract to an Australian company. The Department of Defense’s deal will allow Ellume to open …
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 …