Tennessean, Sherri Zink and Bryan Heckman, Nov. 25, 2020 BlueCross and Meharry’s shared concern is that vaccine hesitancy could increase in underserved minority populations if left unaddressed, especially since COVID-19 severity varies by race. Nine months into the pandemic, a …
Coronavirus Vaccine Tracker
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. …
Help on the horizon: a COVID-19 vaccine Q&A with Dr. Andrea Willis
BCBST News Center, John Hawbaker, Nov. 19, 2020 For nine months, the lives of Tennesseans have been turned upside-down by COVID-19. The pandemic hit suddenly, but knowledge about how to fight it — from preventive measures to treatments — has …
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 …
How our foundation is helping iconic Chattanooga destinations weather COVID-19
BCBST News Center, Amanda Haskew, Nov. 10, 2020 As the COVID-19 pandemic continues throughout Tennessee and across the country, many organizations are facing increased financial challenges. Businesses and cultural institutions have been hit hard, as Americans are traveling less and …