WBIR, July 29, 2022 The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is recommending people in Knox County and across most of East Tennessee to wear masks again after the area reported another increase in COVID-19 hospitalizations and infections this week. The CDC …
Pfizer starts mid-stage trial for vaccine against Omicron subvariant
Reuters, July 27, 2022 Pfizer Inc (PFE.N) and its German partner BioNTech SE (22UAy.DE) said on Wednesday they had started a mid-stage study of a modified COVID-19 vaccine which targets both the original as well as the BA.2 Omicron subvariant. Pfizer said the vaccine …
COVID-19 infections rose slightly statewide, dipped in Davidson County last week
Frank Gluck, The Tennessean, July 27, 2022 Confirmed COVID-19 infections increased slightly statewide but dipped in Davidson County last week, according to the Tennessee Department of Health. As of Saturday, the seven-day average of cases was 2,888 as of Saturday, compared to …
Novavax COVID-19, Adjuvanted Vaccine: Overview and Safety
CDC, July 20, 2022 General Information Manufacturer: Novavax, Inc. Number of Shots: 2 doses in the primary series, given 3–8 weeks apart. People who are moderately or severely immunocompromised should also receive 2 doses, given 3 weeks apart (a 3rd primary dose is …
COVID cases on the rise in Tennessee
Chris O’Brien, WKRN, July 19, 2022 The CDC shows that numbers were up 33% from last week from the previous week. It has Davidson County as being in the “high” level of transmission, meaning it recommends indoor masking and extra measures for …