Tennessee Community Services Block Grants meeting Critical Needs During COVID-19 Pandemic
May 31, 2021
Nashville, TN – The Tennessee Department of Human Services (TDHS) and partnering agencies are recognizing the important impact the Community Services Block Grant (CSBG) has been able to make in communities over the last year.
Tennessee Department of Education releases State Spending Strategy for Nearly $4.2 Billion in Federal Stimulus Funding for K-12 Education
May 22, 2021
Nashville, TN – The Tennessee Department of Education (TDOE) has announced the spending strategy for the state’s portion of the federal COVID-19 relief and economic stimulus funding, totaling almost $4.2 billion statewide, to benefit K-12 students and schools in Tennessee.
Tennessee Approach Prioritizes Strategic Investments for All Students
April Unemployment Rate Highlights State’s Economic Recovery
May 20, 2021
Nashville, TN – Tennessee’s statewide unemployment rate for April 2021 decreased by double digits when compared to data from the previous year. In April 2020, the state’s jobless rate reached a record high during the economic disruption caused by the COVID-19 Coronavirus pandemic.
AAA says Memorial Day Holiday Travel to Rebound to More Than 37 Million
May 16, 2021
Orlando, FL – AAA Travel expects a significant rebound in the number of Americans planning to travel this Memorial Day holiday weekend.
From May 27th through May 31st, more than 37 million people are expected to travel 50 miles or more from home, an increase of 60% from last year when only 23 million traveled, the lowest on record since AAA began recording in 2000.
The return of AAA’s Memorial Day holiday travel forecast predicts 60% more travelers than last year, still nearly 6 million fewer than pre-pandemic. (AAA)
Tennessee Department of Health to begin administering Pfizer COVID-19 Vaccine to Children Ages 12 and Up
May 12, 2021
Nashville, TN – The Tennessee Department of Health has announced it will begin administering the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine to children ages 12-15 years. This is following the decision by the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) to recommend to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) that the Pfizer vaccine be made available to administer to children ages 12-15 years.
Pfizer COVID-19 Vaccine Approved For Ages 12 and Up
TEMA reminds Tennesseans about COVID-19 Funeral Assistance
May 7, 2021
Nashville, TN – The COVID-19 Coronavirus pandemic has brought overwhelming grief to many families. TEMA is encouraging families who have lost a loved one to apply for FEMA COVID-19 Funeral Assistance to ease some financial stress and burden caused by the virus.
Under the Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act of 2021 and the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021, FEMA is providing financial assistance for COVID-19 Coronavirus related funeral expenses incurred after January 20th, 2020.
Tennessee Department of Health reports 667 new cases of COVID-19 Coronavirus in Tennessee, May 5th, 2021
May 5, 2021
Nashville, TN – The Tennessee Department of Health (TDH) reports that there have been 702,486 confirmed cases of COVID-19 Coronavirus as of Tuesday, May 4th, 2021. That is an increase of 667 cases from Tuesday’s 701,819. There have been 9,819 (+11) confirmed deaths in Tennessee because of the virus.
There have been two new cases of the COVID-19 Coronavirus reported in Henry County. The total is 3,176. There have been seventy five deaths in Henry County due to the virus. One new case of COVID-19 Coronavirus has been reported in Stewart County. The total of cases in Stewart County is 1,323. There have been twenty eight deaths in Stewart County due to the virus.
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Tennessee Department of Health reports 469 new cases of COVID-19 Coronavirus in Tennessee, May 4th, 2021
May 4, 2021
Nashville, TN – The Tennessee Department of Health (TDH) reports that there have been 701,819 confirmed cases of COVID-19 Coronavirus as of Tuesday, May 4th, 2021. That is an increase of 469 cases from Monday’s 701,350. There have been 9,808 (+10) confirmed deaths in Tennessee because of the virus.
Two new cases of the COVID-19 Coronavirus have been reported in Henry County. The total is 3,174. There have been seventy five deaths in Henry County due to the virus. There have been no new cases of COVID-19 Coronavirus reported in Stewart County. The total of cases in Stewart County is 1,322. There have been twenty eight deaths in Stewart County due to the virus.
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FDA Coronavirus (COVID-19) Update: May 1st, 2021
May 1, 2021
Silver Spring, MD – The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has announced the following actions taken in its ongoing response effort to the COVID-19 Coronavirus pandemic:
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Tennessee Department of Health Urges Parents To Stay On Track With Well Visits, Vaccines
April 27, 2021
Nashville, TN – National Infant Immunization Week (NIIW) is April 24th-May 1st, 2021.
Each year, NIIW highlights the positive impact of vaccination on the lives of infants and children — and this year, it is vital that families stay on track for routine checkups and vaccinations during the COVID-19 Coronavirus pandemic.
National Infant Immunization Week is April 24th-May 1st.
