Interactive map shows vaccination rates across US
This U.S. state map shows vaccination rates and statistics using data from the CDC, including the percent of state population receiving the first dose of vaccination.
COVID-19 Updates
8 new cases of COVID-19 confirmed in Madison Co.; 10,925 total
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson-Madison County Regional Health Department has confirmed a total of eight new cases of COVID-19 in Madison County. There are now 10,925 total confirmed positive cases of COVID-19. Those new patients range in age from 23-years-old…
Health department moves to phase 1c, provides update on J&J vaccine
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson-Madison County Regional Health Department is moving to the next phase of vaccine distribution. The department announced they're moving forward with vaccinations for group…
COVID-19 in Tennessee: 1,598 new cases, 777,935 total
The gallery above shows the latest statewide COVID-19 data from the Tennessee Department of Health as of Wednesday, March 3. The health department also released an updated case count by county. For…
COVID-19 spread trending downwards in West Tennessee
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Cases are continuing to remain low in West Tennessee. The trends are clear: for now, COVID-19's spread in West Tennessee is at its lowest level since the beginning…
3 additional deaths, 5 new cases of COVID-19 confirmed in Madison Co.
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson-Madison County Regional Health Department has confirmed three more Madison County residents have died due to COVID-19 complications. The health department says those residents are: a 78-year-old woman, who died Nov. 8, 2020 a 93-year-old woman,…
Johnson & Johnson vaccine en-route to Tennessee, health commissioner says
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine is en-route to arrive in Tennessee on Wednesday. The Tennessee Department of Health announced the state will receive 54,000 doses of the…
COVID-19 in Tennessee: 644 new cases, 776,337 total
The gallery above shows the latest statewide COVID-19 data from the Tennessee Department of Health as of Tuesday, March 2. The health department also released an updated case count by county. For…
Vaccination appointments open for residents with high-risk health conditions
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson-Madison County Regional Health Department is now scheduling COVID-19 appointments for Madison County residents with high-risk health conditions. The health department says those appointments can be made for residents in Phase 1 c, which includes Tennesseans…
7 new COVID-19 cases in Madison Co.; 10,912 total
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson-Madison County Regional Health Department has confirmed another seven new cases of COVID-19 in Madison County. There are currently 10,912 total cases of COVID-19 in Madison County. The health department says those patients range in age…
COVID-19 in Tennessee: 689 new cases, 775,693 total
The gallery above shows the latest statewide COVID-19 data from the Tennessee Department of Health as of Monday, March 1. The health department also released an updated case count by county. For…
WHO: 'Premature,' 'unrealistic' COVID-19 will end soon
GENEVA (AP) — The World Health Organization's emergencies chief says it's “premature” and “unrealistic” to think that the pandemic might be stopped by the end of the year. But Dr. Michael Ryan said Monday that the recent arrival of effective…
Countries urge drug companies to share vaccine know-how
PARIS (AP) — The new head of the World Trade Organization is joining calls for pharmaceutical companies to share their coronavirus vaccine know-how and technology more broadly in the developing world. The comments today are part of a growing demand…
Six new cases of COVID-19 confirmed in Madison Co.; 10,905 total
JACKSON, Tenn. — The Jackson-Madison County Regional Health Department has confirmed another six cases of COVID-19 in Madison County on Monday, bringing the total number of confirmed positive cases to 10,905. Those new patients range in age from 11-years-old to…
Some lawmakers continue to spread COVID-19 misinformation
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Republican lawmakers have criticized governors’ emergency actions since the coronavirus outbreak began. Now that legislatures are back in session, a new type of pushback is taking root: misinformation. In their own comments or by inviting skeptics…
First US J&J vaccine doses shipping Sunday night
WASHINGTON — Nearly 4 million doses of the newest COVID-19 vaccine will be shipped Sunday night, and will begin to be delivered to states for injections starting on Tuesday. White House COVID-19 coordinator Jeff Zients announced that the entire stockpile…
COVID-19 in Tennessee: 1,117 new cases, 775,004 total
The gallery above shows the latest statewide COVID-19 data from the Tennessee Department of Health as of Sunday, February 28. The health department also released an updated case count by county.
Health Dept. to open additional COVID-19 vaccine appointments
JACKSON, Tenn. — According to a news release, the Jackson-Madison County Regional Health Department will open additional vaccine appointments on Monday, March 1 to eligible residents 65-years-old or older. Per the release eligible Madison Co. residents in this phase can…
Four new cases of COVID-19 confirmed in Madison Co.; 10,899 total
JACKSON, Tenn. — The Jackson-Madison County Regional Health Department has confirmed another four cases of COVID-19 in Madison County, bringing the total number of confirmed positive cases to 10,899. Those new patients range in age from 21-years-old to 74-years-old. There…
Residents are reacting to the mask mandate extension
JACKSON, Tenn. -- People who live in Jackson and Madison County are reacting to the mask mandate extension. The Jackson- Madison County Regional Health Department has announced the mask mandate for Madison County has been extended through March 31. WBBJ-7…
West TN Healthcare offers COVID-19 vaccination clinics
JACKSON, Tenn. —Those 65-years-old and older and in phases 1a1, 1a2, or 1b were able to get vaccinated today in West Tennessee Healthcare's pop up event. Lane college is one location out of three vaccination clinics held today after…
COVID-19 in Tennessee: 1,374 new cases, 773,887 total
The gallery above shows the latest statewide COVID-19 data from the Tennessee Department of Health as of Saturday, February 27. The health department also released an updated case count by county. …
Henry County mask mandate extended
HENRY COUNTY, Tenn, -- According to a press release from the Henry County Emergency Management and Safety Department, Mayor John Penn Ridgeway has extended the mask mandate for Henry County. The extension comes after the decline in new cases and…
10 new cases of COVID-19 confirmed in Madison Co.; 10,895 total
JACKSON, Tenn. — The Jackson-Madison County Regional Health Department has confirmed another 10 cases of COVID-19 in Madison County, bringing the total number of confirmed positive cases to 10,895. Those new patients range in age from 18-years-old to 87-years-old. There…
Tennessee unveils COVID-19 vaccine locator tool
JACKSON, Tenn. -- More vaccines, more appointments, and more locations for you to get your shot. There has been a huge breakthrough in vaccine distribution. This week, the state of Tennessee…
Department of Health addresses vaccination efforts across state
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Tennessee Department of Health provided an update on vaccination efforts across the state. Much of the call focused on recent incidents in Shelby County. The Shelby County Health…
Mask mandate extended to March 31 in Madison County
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson-Madison County Regional Health Department is extending the mask mandate in Madison County to March 31, according to a news release. Leaders in Madison County say the number of new cases are down, and hope that…
COVID-19 in Tennessee: 1,573 new cases, 772,513 total
The gallery above shows the latest statewide COVID-19 data from the Tennessee Department of Health as of Friday, February 26. The health department also released an updated case count by county. For…
Henry County Medical Center updates visitation policy
PARIS, Tenn. -- The Henry County Medical Center will be moving to a more relaxed visitation policy on March 1. The center says this decision comes as Henry County sees both a lower positivity rate, and a 16% vaccination rate…
10 new cases of COVID-19 confirmed in Madison Co.; 10,885 total
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson-Madison County Regional Health Department has confirmed 10 new cases of COVID-19 in Madison County, bringing the total number of confirmed positive cases to 10,885. The health department says those patients range in age from 14-years-old…
Healthcare officials discuss vaccination events, myths
JACKSON, Tenn. -- COVID-19 vaccine progress is moving fast in Tennessee. Now teachers, long-term care facility residents and employees, and more are eligible, including Tennesseans ages 65 and older. In…
Kustoff says he'll vote 'no' on COVID relief package, talks minimum wage
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The newest COVID-19 relief package -- set to cost of $1.9 trillion -- includes new unemployment benefits and a $1,400 stimulus check for those who make under…
Additional death, 18 new cases of COVID-19 confirmed in Madison Co.
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson-Madison County Regional Health Department has confirmed another Madison County resident has died due to COVID-19 complications. The health department has confirmed a 65-year-old woman died Feb. 17 due to COVID-19 complications. A total of 185…
Tennessee to lift restrictions on nursing home visits
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Tennessee’s Department of Health has announced that it will soon lift its state-specific visitation restrictions for long-term care facilities. According to a Wednesday news release, nursing homes and other facilities should use the federal guidance provided…
West Tennessee Healthcare sees COVID-19 cases decrease
JACKSON, Tenn. -- West Tennessee Healthcare is seeing some positive numbers related to COVID-19. "We are seeing our lowest rates in a long time," said Amy Garner, Compliance Chief and Communications…
Kroger to begin distributing COVID-19 vaccine
Kroger Health, the healthcare division of Kroger, has announced their pharmacies have received a supply of the COVID-19 vaccine and will begin administering those doses in the 115 pharmacies across Tennessee, according to a news release. Kroger will distribute those…
West Tennessee Healthcare hosting COVID-19 vaccine events Saturday
JACKSON, Tenn. -- West Tennessee Healthcare has announced three COVID-19 vaccination events Saturday, Feb. 27. The events will be held at the following locations, by appointment only, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.: Lane College, 545 Lane Ave., Jackson in…
COVID-19 in Tennessee: 1,631 new cases, 768,946 total
The gallery above shows the latest statewide COVID-19 data from the Tennessee Department of Health as of Wednesday, February 24. The health department also released an updated case count by county. For…
West Tennessee counties booking vaccine appointments for 65+ residents
JACKSON, Tenn. -- West Tennessee counties under the Tennessee Department of Health are now booking appointments for Tennesseans ages 65 and older, according to a news release. These individuals fall under Phase 1b of the state's vaccination plan, which includes…
17 new cases of COVID-19 in Madison Co.; 10,857 total
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson-Madison County Regional Health Department has confirmed another 17 cases of COVID-19 in Madison County, bringing the total number of confirmed positive cases to 10,857. Those new patients range in age from 3-weeks-old to 77-years-old. There…
Investigation reveals over 1,000 vaccine doses wasted in Shelby County
NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Health leaders addressed wasted doses of the COVID-19 vaccine in West Tennessee. The Tennessee Department of Health is working to make sure this loss of vaccine doses doesn't…
COVID-19 in Tennessee: 1,226 new cases, 767,315 total
The gallery above shows the latest statewide COVID-19 data from the Tennessee Department of Health as of Tuesday, February 23. The health department also released an updated case count by county. For…
Henry County Medical Center to hold vaccination events Wednesday, Thursday
PARIS, Tenn. -- The Henry County Medical Center will be holding two vaccination events in the coming days. The events will…
Drug executives: Big jump in vaccine supply is coming soon
WASHINGTON (AP) — COVID-19 vaccine makers tell Congress to expect a big jump in the delivery of doses over the coming month. The companies insisted Tuesday at a hearing that they will be able to provide enough vaccine for most…
Additional death, 14 new COVID-19 cases confirmed in Madison Co.
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson-Madison County Regional Health Department has confirmed another Madison County resident has died due to COVID-19. The health department says a 77-year-old woman died Feb. 19 due to COVID-19 complications. A total of 184 Madison County…
Gov. Lee could require in-person learning under new GOP bill
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Tennessee’s Senate has advanced legislation that would allow the governor to issue an executive order requiring schools to offer in-person learning. The GOP-dominant chamber easily passed the measure Monday on a 27-5 vote, with only Democratic…
COVID-19 in Tennessee: 952 new cases, 766,089 total
The gallery above shows the latest statewide COVID-19 data from the Tennessee Department of Health as of Monday, February 22. The health department also released an updated case count by county. For…
Health dept. now scheduling vaccine appointments for residents 65+
MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- The Jackson-Madison County Regional Health Department announced in a news release Monday that they are now scheduling COVID-19 vaccine appointments for Madison County residents aged 65 and older. Residents included in this phase can schedule an…
3 new cases of COVID-19 in Madison County; 10,826 total
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson-Madison County Regional Health Department has confirmed three new cases of COVID-19 in Madison County, bringing the total number of confirmed positive cases to 10,826. Those new patients range in age from 51-years-old to 78-years-old. There…
COVID-19 in Tennessee: 1,129 new cases, 765,137 total
The gallery above shows the latest statewide COVID-19 data from the Tennessee Department of Health as of Sunday, February 21. The health department also released an updated case count by county. *Click…
