Tennessee Department of Health releases Infrastructure Plan for COVID-19 Vaccine Distribution
October 22, 2020
Nashville, TN – The Tennessee Department of Health (TDH) has announced the state’s infrastructure plan for distribution of COVID-19 Coronavirus vaccines once they become available.
TDH in coordination with other state and local agencies submitted an initial draft of the COVID-19 Vaccination Plan for Tennessee to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) on October 16th, 2020.
Tennessee prepares for COVID-19 Vaccine Distribution when it becomes available.
New COVID-19 Website Launched by Tennessee Department of Health
October 20, 2020
Nashville, TN – The Tennessee Department of Health and Tennessee’s Unified Command Group today announced the launch of a new website to provide COVID-19 Coronavirus data, additional health information and relevant updates to Tennesseans. The site is now available at COVID19.tn.gov.
Tennessee Department of Health’s New COVID-19 Website
Tennessee Governor Bill Lee’s Office releases Statement Regarding COVID-19 Exposure
October 14, 2020
Nashville, TN – Today, Wednesday, October 14th, 2020, Tennessee Governor Bill Lee’s office released the following statement:
“Today, a member of the Governor’s Executive Security Detail has tested positive for COVID-19. Gov. Lee is feeling well and has tested negative for COVID-19 but out of an abundance of caution, he is quarantining at home with the First Lady until further notice.”
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Tennessee Department of Health Joins New CDC Suicide Prevention Program
September 27, 2020
Nashville, TN – The Tennessee Department of Health today announced receipt of a $750,000 funding award for suicide prevention efforts over the next five years. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s new Comprehensive Suicide Prevention Program includes a focus on vulnerable populations at increased risk for suicide.
Tennessee One of Nine Programs Funded for Suicide Prevention
Tennessee Department of Health says Ensure your Family is Fully Immunized
August 10, 2020
Nashville, TN – As children head into a new school year, make sure vaccination is at the top of your checklist!
During National Immunization Awareness Month this August, the Tennessee Department of Health encourages parents and caregivers to talk with your doctor, nurse or other health care professional to ensure everyone in your family is up to date on recommended vaccines.
August is National Immunization Awareness Month.
Tennessee Governor Bill Lee Unveils Safe Reopening Plan for Schools
July 28, 2020
Nashville, TN – Tennessee Governor Bill Lee announced today the State of Tennessee’s recommendations to reopen schools for the 2020-2021 school year.
“Providing parents a choice in their children’s education is incredibly important,” said Governor Lee.
Tennessee Governor Bill Lee
Tennessee Department of Health changes, updates reporting format for COVID-19 Cases, Testing
June 13, 2020
Nashville, TN – The Tennessee Department of Health is updating the format for sharing of data on COVID-19 to provide a more comprehensive look at the pandemic in Tennessee. The new format will began June 12th, 2020 and will include the addition of probable cases to the daily case counts, and a report of total polymerase chain reaction, or PCR tests completed.
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Limited Visitation at Tennessee Long-Term Care Facilities Will Resume Under New Guidelines
June 10, 2020
Nashville, TN – Tennessee Governor Bill Lee in coordination with his Unified Command Group will release guidance today on requirements and options permitting Tennessee’s long-term care facilities to provide limited visitation options while keeping their resident populations safe from COVID-19 Coronavirus.
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Tennessee’s COVID-19 Unified-Command Releases New Data, Special Report on Nursing Homes
April 22, 2020
Nashville, TN – Today, Wednesday, April 22nd, 2020, Tennessee’s COVID-19 Unified-Command Group released new data on COVID-19 Coronavirus in the state’s long-term care facilities and outlined its action plan on how to prevent further cases and mitigate existing clusters within these facilities.
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Tennessee COVID-19 Testing this Weekend Exceeded Expectations
April 21, 2020
Nashville, TN – Tennessee Governor Bill Lee has announced that more than 11,000 Tennesseans received free COVID-19 Cornavirus tests through the weekend efforts of COVID-19 Unified-Command Group to offer tests regardless of traditional symptoms.
The COVID-19 Unified-Command Group is a joint partnership between the Tennessee Department of Health, the Tennessee Department of Military and the Tennessee Emergency Management Agency (TEMA).
COVID-19 Unified-Command Group tests more than 11,000 Tennesseans this past weekend.
