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RCS Spoils 1,000 COVID Vaccinations

Feb 27, 2021 at 09:40 am by WGNS

(MURFREESBORO) Rutherford County Schools received 1,000 doses of the Moderna vaccine this past Thursday (2/25/2021) for an upcoming employee clinic, but the school district mu.... Read More

How robots are fighting COVID-19 at Tennessee Valley Healthcare System

Feb 26, 2021 at 09:09 am by WGNS

Robots are taking over the fight against COVID-19 and the VA medical center in Murfreesboro already has 5 robots, each wrapped in camouflage.The Tennessee Valley Healthca.... Read More

TN Health News: Tennessee Removes State Visitation Restrictions for Long-term Care Facilities

Feb 25, 2021 at 09:01 am by WGNS

The Tennessee Department of Health announced state-specific visitation restrictions for long-term care facilities will end effective February 28, 2021. Facilities should.... Read More

Rutherford County COVID-19 Vaccine Limited Operations Call Center Number Updated

Feb 23, 2021 at 07:37 am by WGNS

The phone number for the Rutherford County COVID-19 Vaccine Limited Operations Call Center has changed. The purpose of the call center is to assist county residents.... Read More

Holding Tennessee Educators Harmless on End of the Year Evaluations, due to the COVID Pandemic

Feb 22, 2021 at 10:36 am by WGNS

State Representative Charlie Baum who lives in Murfreesboro, says that three new bills will focus on helping children advance their learning and learn additional things they w.... Read More

Red Cross calls for healthy blood donors following severe weather in the midst of the Pandemic

Feb 22, 2021 at 07:00 am by WGNS

Following record-breaking cold and winter storms that forced the cancellation of more than 10,000 blood and platelet donations in parts of the U.S. in February, the American R.... Read More

Tennessee Valley Healthcare System helps VA reach milestone vaccinating its one millionth Veteran

Feb 18, 2021 at 06:45 am by WGNS

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs vaccinated its one millionth Veteran with their first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine Wednesday.The Tennessee Valley Healthcare Syste.... Read More

Tennessee to Begin COVID-19 Vaccination of Adults Age 65 and Older, Teachers

Feb 16, 2021 at 04:56 pm by WGNS

Tennessee will begin registering Tennesseans aged 65 and older and those in Phase 1b of the state’s COVID-19 Vaccination Plan COVID-19 for vaccinations on Feb. 22. .... Read More

VA hosting walk-in COVID-19 vaccine clinic for enrolled Veterans aged 55 and above

Feb 12, 2021 at 09:30 am by WGNS

The Tennessee Valley Healthcare System is hosting a walk-in COVID-19 vaccine clinic Saturday, February 13 from 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. at its Murfreesboro campus.Veterans intere.... Read More

Tennesseans Age 70 and Older Urged to Register for COVID-19 Vaccines

Feb 09, 2021 at 06:03 pm by WGNS

The Tennessee Department of Health reminds adults aged 70 and older they are now eligible to receive COVID-19 vaccination. TDH estimates there are about 300,000 Tennesseans in.... Read More

COVID Vaccine Update for Rutherford County

Feb 05, 2021 at 10:46 am by WGNS

Audio message from Rutherford County officials: Above can be heard on WGNSradio.comRutherford County has activated a limited-operations COVID-19 Vaccine Call Center. The.... Read More

Tennessee Valley Healthcare System administers 10,000 COVID-19 doses

Feb 03, 2021 at 05:48 pm by WGNS

Within 28 days of offering the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine, the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Tennessee Valley Healthcare System (TVHS) administered vaccine No. 10,000.... Read More

New MTSU police officers navigate rigors of academy under strict COVID safety rules

Feb 03, 2021 at 01:02 pm by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — A challenge at the best of times, the newest MTSU police officers are attending the Tennessee Law Enforcement Training Academy with.... Read More

Drive-thru Rapid COVID-19 Testing in Murfreesboro and Franklin

Jan 26, 2021 at 06:00 am by WGNS

COVID-19 numbers are going down in Tennessee, compared to numbers in November and December of 2020. Currently, there are 2,061 active COVID cases in Rutherford County. Sadly.... Read More

Emergency assistance for eligible venues affected by the COVID pandemic

Jan 25, 2021 at 11:00 am by WGNS

The Rutherford County Chamber of Commerce has been keeping up with funding that is available to troubled businesses, due to the COVID-19 Pandemic. The Chamber most recently re.... Read More

TDH Updates COVID-19 Vaccination Plan

Jan 25, 2021 at 07:45 am by WGNS

The Tennessee Department of Health has updated Tennessee’s COVID-19 Vaccination Plan as the state continues to prioritize Tennesseans most at risk of illness a.... Read More

Red Cross urges blood donation to maintain supply amid pandemic

Jan 25, 2021 at 07:11 am by WGNS

The American Red Cross typically has a tough time keeping the blood supply strong during the winter months when inclement weather and seasonal illnesses can impact donors. Thi.... Read More

UPDATE: Vaccinating for COVID-19 in Rutherford County

Jan 18, 2021 at 10:55 am by WGNS

The different stages of when and to who the COVID-19 Vaccine can be given to residents continues to confuse some, while others have moved forward with vaccinations without iss.... Read More

TN Health News: New Features Added to COVID-19 Website

Jan 15, 2021 at 06:49 pm by WGNS

The Tennessee Department of Health and Tennessee’s Unified Command Group have added new features to the COVID19.tn.gov website to make it easier for users.... Read More

Rutherford County Schools say Biggest Issue with COVID Remains Staffing Problems

Jan 14, 2021 at 12:42 pm by WGNS

The Rutherford County Schools continue to monitor education facilities as they navigate the COVID-19 Pandemic. County Schools Director Bill Spurlock stated the biggest issue r.... Read More