Tennessee Governor Bill Lee Remarks on COVID-19 Pandemic
December 20, 2020
Nashville, TN – Good evening Tennesseans. It’s Christmas week, ordinarily a time when families across the state are gathering to celebrate. Unfortunately, these are not ordinary times.
We are in a global pandemic that’s been crippling our country for months and now Tennessee is ground zero for a surge in sickness. I am speaking with you tonight because I want to be clear with where we are and what we need to do together to get through this.
Tennessee Governor Bill Lee
Tennessee Department of Human Services announces Summer Food Service Program Expanded to Provide Meals During COVID-19 Pandemic
December 8, 2020
Nashville, TN – The Tennessee Department of Human Services (TDHS) is announcing an extension to its summer program to provide meals to children.
With the recent approval from the USDA, sponsors of Tennessee’s Summer Food Service Program now have the ability to offer meals to their communities throughout the entire 2020/2021 school year.
USDA has extended the Summer Food Service Program to help Feed Children during the Fall, Winter, and Spring.
American Stroke Association lists Five ways to Reduce Stroke Risk
November 29, 2020
Nashville, TN – Strokes can happen to anyone, at any age. And they don’t stop because of the COVID-19 Coronavirus pandemic. About one in four people worldwide have a stroke — the world’s No. 2 killer and a leading cause of disability. But up to 80% may be prevented.
That’s why the American Stroke Association is emphasizing the importance of preventing stroke.
Amid COVID-19 Coronavirus Pandemic, the American Stroke Association to focus on factors that Increase Stroke Risk. (American Heart Association)
FDA Coronavirus (COVID-19) Update: November 24th, 2020
November 24, 2020
Silver Spring, MD – The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) continued to take action in the ongoing response to the COVID-19 Coronavirus pandemic:
On November 20th, the FDA approved an abbreviated new drug application for succinylcholine chloride injection USP 200 mg/10 mL, which is indicated, in addition to general anesthesia, to facilitate tracheal intubation and to provide skeletal muscle relaxation during surgery or mechanical ventilation.
Coronavirus
Tennessee Department of Education releases 2019-20 ACT State Results. Participation Rate Data
November 22, 2020
Nashville, TN – The Tennessee Department of Education released the ACT state results and participation rate for the 2020 graduating class.
Participation remained relatively stable with 62,564 graduates taking the ACT, and the state average composite ACT score for 2019-20 school year is 19.9, also relatively stable from the average composite score of 20.0 for the 2019-2019 graduating class.
Participation Rate Remains Stable, State Average Composite Dips Slightly
Tennessee Government releases New COVID-19 Public Service Announcement
November 18, 2020
Nashville, TN – Tennessee Governor Bill Lee today, Wednesday, November 18th, 2020, announced a new ad as part of the continued “Face It, Masks Fight COVID-19” campaign.
The new ad promotes responsible decision-making by Tennesseans as the state continues to fight the spread of COVID-19 Coronavirus and is airing across the state on broadcast, cable, radio, outdoor and digital media.
AAA says Fewer Americans Traveling this Thanksgiving due to COVID-19
November 16, 2020
Orlando, FL – Thanksgiving will be on the lighter side when it comes to the typical number of travelers on the roads and at airports. According to AAA Travel, effects of the COVID-19 Coronavirus pandemic, including health concerns and high unemployment, are impacting Americans’ decisions to travel for the Thanksgiving holiday.
With health and government officials stressing that staying home is the best way to protect yourself and others from getting sick, AAA anticipates at least a 10% drop in travel – the largest one-year decrease since the Great Recession in 2008.
FDA Coronavirus (COVID-19) Update: November 14th, 2020
November 14, 2020
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:
The FDA has issued a new Consumer Update urging consumers to avoid fraudulent flu products and offering tips on how to spot them.
Coronavirus
Tennessee Department of Labor releases Fraud Alert for Nationwide Unemployment Email Scam
November 7, 2020
Nashville, TN – The Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce Development (TDLWD) warns unemployment claimants about an email scam that continues to make its way across the country.
Example of fraudulent email about unemployment benefits.
Federal Unemployment Benefits May End Soon for Many Claimants
October 29, 2020
Nashville, TN – Many Tennesseans currently receiving unemployment benefits through programs funded by the CARES Act could be nearing the end of their weekly payments.
