Tennessee Department of Health, Jan. 5, 2021 The Tennessee Department of Health has updated the Tennessee COVID-19 Vaccination Plan and its phased approach to administering COVID-19 vaccines to Tennesseans. “COVID-19 vaccines remain limited at this time, and Tennessee’s allocation plan prioritizes those most …
Ballad stepping in with vaccinations for over-75s
News Channel 11, Jeff Keeling, Jan. 5, 2021 JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (WJHL) – Ballad Health had administered about 12,000 of the roughly 14,000 vaccines it had received by Monday night. Now the system hopes to help speed delivery of the …
Are you eligible for the COVID-19 vaccine? Here’s how to find out
News Channel 5, Rebekah Hammonds, Jan. 5, 2021 NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WTVF) — Governor Bill Lee announced a new website designed to help Tennesseans navigate the COVID-19 vaccination plan, letting them know when they’re eligible to receive it. The eligibility tool …
Tennessee launches hotline for older adults feeling isolated or in need of services during COVID-19 pandemic
Chattanooga Times Free Press, Wyatt Massey, Jan. 3, 2021 Tennessee state agencies are working to provide support for elderly people who may feel isolated during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. The “TN Hope Line” is a partnership among the Governor’s Office …
Fauci says the US could start vaccinating 1 million people per day — double its current rate over the last few days
Business Insider, Aria Bendix, Jan. 3, 2021 A few weeks after the first coronavirus vaccine was authorized in the US, it became clear that the nation’s vaccine rollout was off to a painfully slow start. Operation Warp Speed, the Trump administration’s …