On Monday the E-911 board’s personnel committee voted to drop the investigation into whether or not its director advised employees against getting a COVID-19 vaccine. The matter began two months ago when County Executive Jeff Huffman reported an employee had complained she believed the director had done so and threatened pushback if an employee was vaccinated. The board voted … [Read more...] about E-911 board drops investigation against director Renee Downing
covid-19 vaccine
Investigator: E-911 director didn’t likely discourage COVID-19 vaccinations
Did the director of Tipton County’s Central Dispatch discourage her employees from getting the COVID-19 vaccine and threaten pushback if they did? Investigators said no. The complaint was lodged in September as Tipton County Executive Jeff Huffman spoke to the board and asked them to investigate the claims. Last month the E-911 board’s attorneys spoke with the staff members, … [Read more...] about Investigator: E-911 director didn’t likely discourage COVID-19 vaccinations
April 2021 was the first month in a year without COVID deaths in Tipton County
April 2021 was the first month in a year without a reported COVID-19 death in Tipton County. In fact, the death toll decreased as the state worked on verifying deaths. The last reported death was on March 9 and it brought the number of deaths to 104, but that has since been adjusted by the Tennessee Department of Health to 100. The first death was reported on May 4, 2020. For … [Read more...] about April 2021 was the first month in a year without COVID deaths in Tipton County
Vaccination, drive-thru testing will be moved to Cobb-Parr Park Thursday
On Thursday, drive-thru COVID-19 vaccinations and testing will be moved to Cobb Parr Park to increase efficiency, said Tipton County Emergency Management Agency Director Tommy Dunavant. The line for vaccination at the health department, which is also the line for testing, has been incredibly long and is often backed up onto Mueller Brass Road. Those being tested for COVID are … [Read more...] about Vaccination, drive-thru testing will be moved to Cobb-Parr Park Thursday
Dr. Threlkeld talks about the vaccine, herd immunity and gathering again
Monday infectious disease specialist Dr. Steve Threlkeld told the media the COVID-19 vaccine is "ultimately the way out" of the pandemic, discussed herd immunity and when it'd be safe to gather again. "Once we get people vaccinated twice, they are protected with 95 percent effectiveness, though it's not perfect until enough people in the community and in the state and the … [Read more...] about Dr. Threlkeld talks about the vaccine, herd immunity and gathering again
State launches online COVID-19 vaccine registration – here’s how to register for an appointment
On Monday, the Tennessee Department of Health released a new online booking tool for COVID-19 vaccine appointments. “We’re excited to begin this process to help deliver this vital service in the most efficient way possible while managing the limited and somewhat unpredictable supply of vaccines,” said Tennessee Health Commissioner Lisa Piercey, MD, MBA, FAAP. Prior to the … [Read more...] about State launches online COVID-19 vaccine registration – here’s how to register for an appointment
Tennessee Dept. of Health announces revised vaccination plans
The Tennessee Department of Health has updated the Tennessee COVID-19 Vaccination Plan and its phased approach to administering COVID-19 vaccines to Tennesseans. “COVID-19 vaccines remain limited at this time, and Tennessee’s allocation plan prioritizes those most at risk of illness and death from COVID-19,” said Tennessee Health Commissioner Lisa Piercey, MD, MBA, FAAP. “The … [Read more...] about Tennessee Dept. of Health announces revised vaccination plans
A ‘monumental day’ as first COVID-19 vaccinations are administered in Tipton County
It was over pretty quickly. "Are you done?" Atoka Police Chief Jessie Poole asked as nurse Buffie Nelms discarded the syringe. He cracked a quick joke, "It's a little late now to change my mind, I guess ..." He said he didn't feel much, barely even a sting. His Lt. James Strickland was the first person to be vaccinated in Tipton County just seconds prior. He smiled when the … [Read more...] about A ‘monumental day’ as first COVID-19 vaccinations are administered in Tipton County
