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In news today…
The Tennessee Department of Health is now administering the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine to children ages 12-15 years. This is following the decision by the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) to recommend to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) that the Pfizer vaccine be made available to administer to children ages 12-15 years. The vaccine is safe and effective in preventing COVID-19. Prior to this decision, the Pfizer vaccine was only approved for individuals age 16 and above.
Individuals are able to request appointments online through Vaccinate.tn.gov. When making an appointment, individuals under the age of 18 should select a Pfizer vaccine appointment time. Health departments also accept walk-ins. Local health departments in SE TN will be giving Pfizer vaccine the following days:
- Bradley County Health Department – Monday – Friday, walk ins 9-12, all others by appointment
- McMinn County Health Department – Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, 9-2; Tuesday and Thursday 11-2
- Meigs County EMA – Wednesday and Friday 10-11
- Polk County Health Department (Benton) – Tuesday 3-6; walk ins Friday at 1:30-3:30
- Rhea County Fairgrounds – Tuesday 12:30-2:30 and Thursday 8:30-10:30
If you have questions, please call your local health department.
Also in news today…
On Wednesday morning at 2:40AM, a Cleveland Police Department officer responded to a simple assault at 2594 Georgetown Road NW in the parking lot. An argument between Timothy Rutledge Sr., and his son, Timothy Rutledge Jr., resulted in the Rutledge Jr. punching Rutledge Sr. repeatedly. Rutledge Sr. then eventually pulled his knife out of a sheath on his belt and proceeded to stab Rutledge Jr. in self-defense.
Rutledge Sr. refused treatment from EMS. Rutledge Jr. was transported to Erlanger Hospital in Chattanooga. This is a developing story, tune into Mix 104-1 as more information becomes available.
In news today…
To best protect the health of patients and employees and to further minimize the spread of COVID-19 in our communities, five local hospital systems in the Chattanooga area will continue to require masking in their facilities for all visitors and employees of the health systems. CHI Memorial, Parkridge Health System, Rhea Medical Center, Siskin Hospital for Physical Rehabilitation, and Tennenova Healthcare – Cleveland all continue to follow the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) guidelines, and their facial covering protocols will remain in place.
The CDC recently updated its guidance for fully vaccinated people, but emphasized that guidance does not apply in healthcare settings. The CDC continues to recommend “visitors, regardless of their vaccination status, should wear a well-fitting cloth mask, facemask, or respirator for source control” when in a healthcare facility.
Local hospitalizations and deaths have dropped significantly since peaking in December and January, but new cases continue to be diagnosed daily in our communities. In addition, these health systems provide care daily to people at high-risk of complications if they contract the COVID-19 virus, like those with diabetes, heart and lung problems, and those undergoing cancer treatment.
