Staff Writer, NPR, March 7, 2022 The official global death toll from COVID-19 eclipsed 6 million on Monday — underscoring that the pandemic, now entering its third year, is far from over. The milestone, recorded by Johns Hopkins University, is …
Tennessee marks two years since first COVID-19 case announced
Olivia Michael, News Channel 5, March 5, 2022 Two years ago, the Tennessee Department of Health announced its first case of COVID-19. The patient was a 44-year-old Williamson County man. But one case soon became 14, then 59, and in three weeks …
Masks off for most: CDC downgrades COVID-19 threat for Knox Co. and much of East Tennessee
Staff Writer, WBIR, March 3, 2022 Knox County and the majority of East Tennessee are no longer considered to have a ‘high’ COVID-19 threat in the community under new federal health guidelines, meaning masks are no longer recommended as a …
COVID-19 cases continue to fall in Tennessee, down 90% since 2022 peak
Adam Friedman, The Tennessean, March 2, 2022 New coronavirus cases dropped 47% in Tennessee over the past week, as the spread of the virus and the omicron variant continue to slow across the state. The state averaged around 1,666 new infections per day …
Use and Care of Masks
Staff Writer, CDC, Feb. 25, 2022 When to Wear a Mask or Respirator Layered prevention strategies — like staying up to date on vaccines and wearing masks — can help prevent severe illness and reduce the potential for strain on …