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South Africa strain shows power of mutation against protective forces of two approved vaccines being deployed around the world.
South Africa strain shows power of mutation against protective forces of two approved vaccines being deployed around the world.
Capacity at Pipkin doubled Wednesday; late in the day, the lines were running smoothly.
As of Jan. 26, just over 6% of people in Tennessee have received one vaccine dose versus 2.76% in Shelby County.
Appointments at big-box stores will be made through the Health Department.
According to the latest data available from the Shelby County Health Department, more than 50,000 people have been vaccinated against the novel coronavirus.
The location is expected to open late next week.
Starting Monday, fans, students and cheerleaders in Tennessee once again will be able to support their favorite teams in person.
People are asked to not come hours early and have proof of their appointment, but the lines were long once again at the Pipkin Building on Thursday.
Eleven Walmart stores are participating in Shelby County.
The 270 new coronavirus cases come from 2,837 tests, giving the day a positivity rate of 10.5%.
SCS students won’t go back to school on Feb. 8.
J&J said its vaccine works consistently in a broad range of people: A third of participants were over age 60, and more than 40% had other illnesses putting them at risk of severe COVID-19, including obesity, diabetes and HIV.
Tennesseans will be vaccinated against COVID-19 faster beginning early next week after President Joe Biden announced a massive purchase of doses, an increased weekly allocation to states and other moves to manage the pandemic.
The city auto inspection station on Appling City Cove bustled with volunteers Friday, three days into giving second doses of the COVID-19 vaccine. Those scheduled for vaccinations were urged to come no more than an hour before their scheduled times.
Issues still vexing at Pipkin, but the road to vaccine has been so long, few giving up. Related story: Third day goes smoothly at Appling vaccination site