School Testing for COVID-19
Ongoing Mitigation Guidance, mitigation guidance, and prevention and support for schools and child care programs. 2019 Novel Coronavirus
Requirement for Face Masks on Public Transportation Conveyances and at Transportation Hubs
Effective immediately, CDC is strongly recommending that masks are worn by all passengers on and operators of public transportation conveyances to prevent spread of the virus that causes COVID-19. 2019 Novel Coronavirus
CDC Recommends Use of Johnson & Johnson’s Janssen COVID-19 Vaccine Resume
A review of all available data at this time shows that the J&J/Janssen COVID-19 vaccine’s known and potential benefits outweigh its known and potential risks. 2019 Novel Coronavirus
Statement from VUMC: COVID-19 vaccination continues to be the way forward
Last week, Vanderbilt University Medical Center announced that COVID-19 vaccinations for leaders will become required. This was a carefully considered step forward in VUMC’s ongoing efforts to protect its patients and employees from the…
Biden vows to complete Afghanistan evacuation, hunt down ISIS leaders after Kabul attack
President Biden vowed to complete the evacuation of Americans and their allies after a terror attack near Kabul’s airport killed a dozen U.S. service members. International: Top News And Analysis
In major policy change, Apple will allow developers to email customers about alternatives to App Store billing
App makers want to contact their customers directly to encourage them to pay directly and avoid Apple’s App Store fees, which range from 15% to 30% of gross sales. U.S. News
2021-22 college football bowl predictions: How the postseason should break down
The college football season is almost here. Our preseason bowl projections forecast the playoff field and the rest of the postseason lineup. GANNETT Syndication Service
Take a peek inside this historic Franklin home
The character of the Watson-Pointer home on Third Avenue South in downtown Franklin has been preserved GANNETT Syndication Service
Delta Variant: What We Know About the Science
Delta is currently the predominant strain of the virus in the United States. The Delta variant causes more infections and spreads faster than early forms SARS-CoV-2. 2019 Novel Coronavirus
Family pediatricians should be first line of defense for COVID concerns
by Jessica Pasley As the more contagious delta variant of COVID-19 spreads, impacting children, pediatricians at Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt say there are steps parents can take to help keep their…