Tennessee lags far behind national average for COVID-19 vaccinations
In an interview with 10News, Dr. Martha Buchanan said she s unsure whether Knox County will ever reach 70 percent vaccinated. Author: Grace King (10News) Updated: 4:32 PM CDT July 5, 2021
KNOX COUNTY, Tenn Roughly 67.1 percent of American adults have received at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine, according to data from the Centers for Disease Control.
That s just shy of President Joe Biden s goal of 70 percent by the Fourth of July. Southern states, like Tennessee, are part of the reason the nation fell short. We have seen that there has been lower uptake in a number of southern states, said Dr. Rachel Levine, Assistant Secretary for Health at the U.S. Department of Heath and Human Services. We are having some challenges reaching young people.
Tennessee falls behind national average vaccination rates
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Having a July 4th cookout? Follow these food tips to make sure your guests don t go home sick
Listeria, E. coli and salmonella are always a concern when cooking for a lot of people. The health department offers these tips to keep your friends and family safe. Author: Vinay Simlot Updated: 6:08 PM EDT July 2, 2021
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. Many people will be gathering this weekend for Fourth of July cookouts, and the Knox County Health Department has tips to keep guests safe.
Allison Rosenberg manages the food division at the Knox County Health Department. Rosenberg recommends washing hands frequently and cleaning frequently used surfaces.