As other states open vaccinations to all adults, Tenn. defends its slow approach
A vial of Johnson & Johnson vaccine awaits use March 10, 2021. (Patrick Lantrip/Daily Memphian)
A state spokesman says Tennessee’s plan emphasizes equity over speed, intentionally focusing on more vulnerable populations first. But only about 20% of West Tennessee’s vaccine appointments are booked each day.
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Longtime journalist Jane Roberts is a Minnesotan by birth and a Memphian by choice. She's lived and reported in the city more than two decades. She covers business news and features for The Daily Memphian.
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