White And Warren Extend COVID Vaccines To 70 Years Old
White and Warren County Health Departments have begun the process of vaccinating those 70 years and older, according to the Tennessee State Health Department. Both counties are the first in the region to vaccinate those 70 or older.
Putnam Humane Society Needs Second Veterinary Partner
The Putnam County Humane Society is in need of a second full-time veterinarian to partner on animal care. Director Jennifer Farley said the Humane Society is still playing catch up after the tornado and COVID Shutdown. Farley said they do not have any appointments available through March. She said a second vet is essential to […]
COVID Vaccines Become Available For School Employees
In the latest round of distributions, school employees that work directly with children are now eligible to receive a COVID vaccine . Director of Schools Kurt Dronebarger said he is encouraging White County staff to take advantage of the opportunity. “In White County, all of our folks in the schools that work with school based […]
Vaccine Expected To Arrive In UC Over Next Several Days
COVID vaccines for emergency personnel will begin arriving in the Upper Cumberland over the next several days. Cookeville Regional CEO Paul Korth said medical center employees have signed up for the optional vaccine. The medical center has set up tiers of staff based on priority to get the vaccine first. “We don’t know when we’re […]
Batson Not Surprised Immunization Numbers Down
The state reports routine immunizations are down 43 percent across Tennessee due to COVID-19 concerns. Local pediatrician Dr. James Batson said this figure is not surprising. He said immunizations are critical, especially since children are returning to school. “If they go down significantly and stay down, then not only are you going to see problems […]
