Tennessee Working to Grow Food Program During This Time of Need
September 13, 2020
Nashville, TN – The Tennessee Department of Human Services (TDHS) is recruiting more centers and organizations to serve their communities as sponsors of the Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP).
The Child and Adult Care Food Program is a valuable resource for Tennesseans who need additional nutritional support during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Tennessee Department of Education releases COVID-19 District Information Dashboard
September 12, 2020
Nashville, TN – The Tennessee Department of Education released a dashboard reporting additional COVID-19 information at school and district levels, including numbers of new positive COVID-19 Coronavirus cases in districts and schools.
The department is requesting districts submit information on a weekly basis to report positive COVID-19 Coronavirus cases in districts and schools, as well as whether or how positive cases may impact the way teachers deliver instruction to students.
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Tennessee Community CARES Program awards $150 Million to Hundreds of Tennessee Non-Profits
September 9, 2020
Nashville, TN – The Tennessee Department of Human Services (TDHS) has announced grant assistance has been awarded to 656 non-profit organizations across the state serving Tennessee communities.
These grants are all provided through the new Tennessee Community CARES Program.
Tennessee Community CARES Program to fund a wide variety of COVID-19 pandemic needs across the state
Lamar Alexander says FDA-Approved COVID-19 Vaccine is the Way to Stop More Deaths
September 9, 2020
Washington, D.C. – Senate health committee Chairman Lamar Alexander (R-Tenn.) today said “an FDA-approved COVID-19 Coronavirus vaccine is the way to stop more deaths, while the unpleasant alternative is to let the epidemic run its course until everyone is either killed or recovered,” during this morning’s committee hearing on the role of vaccines in preventing infectious disease outbreaks and protecting public health.
“What is new about dealing with epidemics is modern medicine, including the ability to diagnose the disease and then to create treatments to make it easier to recover,” Alexander continued. “But the true miracle of modern medicine is vaccines, which can prevent humans from acquiring the disease at all.”
U.S. Senator Lamar Alexander
AAA Offers Free Resources, Tips for Traveling During the Pandemic
September 5, 2020
Nashville, TN – The COVID-19 Coronavirus pandemic can be very confusing for travelers. As Tennesseans look to Labor Day and the upcoming autumn and holiday seasons, many are still questioning how the pandemic will affect the various elements of their trip.
In addition to its expert team of travel advisors who are able to help travelers make their travel plans with confidence, AAA has also rolled out a variety of free resources to give travelers some peace-of-mind.
AAA expects the majority of Labor Day travelers to take a road trip
Tennessee Department of Education’s New COVID-19 District Information Dashboard to Launch Next Week
September 3, 2020
Nashville, TN – Today, the Tennessee Department of Education (TDE) released plans to report additional COVID-19 Coronavirus information at school and district levels, including numbers of new positive COVID-19 Coronavirus cases in districts and schools.
“Parents and community members are working to make informed decisions, and we have determined the best path that balances informed decision making with our obligation to student privacy,” said Commissioner Penny Schwinn.
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FDA Coronavirus (COVID-19) Update: August 28th, 2020
August 29, 2020
Silver Spring, MD – The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) continues to take action in the ongoing response to the COVID-19 Coronavirus pandemic:
The FDA is warning consumers about alcohol-based hand sanitizers that are being packaged in containers that may appear as food or drinks and may put consumers at risk of serious injury or death if ingested.
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FDA Coronavirus (COVID-19) Update: August 26th, 2020
August 26, 2020
Silver Spring, MD – The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) today continued to take action in the ongoing response to the COVID-19 Coronavirus pandemic:
The FDA issued a new Consumer Update entitled, Is Your Hand Sanitizer on FDA’s List of Products You Should Not Use?
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FDA Coronavirus (COVID-19) Update: August 22nd, 2020
August 22, 2020
Silver Spring, MD – The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has announced that it has taken the following actions in its ongoing response effort to the COVID-19 Coronavirus pandemic:
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Tennessee Governor Bill Lee announces $61 Million in Emergency Broadband Grants
August 22, 2020
Nashville, TN – Tennessee Governor Bill Lee and the Financial Stimulus Accountability Group today announced $61 million will be awarded in Tennessee Emergency Broadband Fund grants to improve access to broadband internet across the state.
Tennessee Governor Bill Lee
