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Elizabeth Fite retweeted
Tennessee just reported its first day with more than 2,000 COVID-19 infections since February, per CDC. Also, predictably, hospitalizations from the virus are now rising, doubling over the last 17 days. Please take this seriously. Get your boosters. The virus is not done with us.
Elizabeth Fite retweeted
Huge, huge news in the cat journalism world. Cat journalists will need a lot of coffee to get through the day and keep up with all the news.
The green-eyed, short-haired tabby cat was settling in well at the White House with 'her favorite toys, treats, and plenty of room to smell and explore,' LaRosa said reut.rs/33ZRsEr 4/4
Elizabeth Fite retweeted
Now there are 3 reports for vaccine effectiveness vs Omicron hospitalization, @UKHSA, @KPSCalResearch and today's @CDCMMWR. They are quite consistent for marked protection of the 3rd shot (booster). My summary table here
Elizabeth Fite retweeted
Absolutely. Freaking. Hilarious.
If you're a COVID nerd, this will make your year.
Let's ALL hope for better in 2022. Truly.
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Elizabeth Fite retweeted
Booster eligibility can still be confusing
So here's my guide to help you decide whether you should get a booster 6 months after your 2nd shot:
Are you an adult?
If yes, get a booster
Elizabeth Fite retweeted
This is not a good look, Tennessee. bbc.co.uk/programmes/m001299…
Elizabeth Fite retweeted
I've been thinking about this stat a lot. Thinking about the 3 ppl I know who are currently on a vent & how some ppl don't know anyone who died or became gravely ill. The 1 in 500 dead isn't distributed randomly. That's how Covid is only real for some.
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Elizabeth Fite retweeted
a thought @EJohnWherry planted in my head that I'm hoping to use wisely going forward: let's stop drawing a dichotomy between "natural" (infection-induced) immunity and vaccine-induced immunity.
both are natural—they leverage the immune system's natural defensive tendencies. 1/
Elizabeth Fite retweeted
Tennessee has hit another undesired milestone. This week, one third of all occupied hospital beds in the state are being used to care for #COVID19 patients. Our number one tool to prevent more cases and hospitalizations is for all eligible Tennesseans to get vaccinated.
Elizabeth Fite retweeted
Already this week, with two of five reporting days remaining, Hamilton County has recorded the highest ever weekly tally of cases among the 0-10 age group.
@ecfite @LatriciaTnc9
Elizabeth Fite retweeted
This is a picture of hospitalizations for COVID in TN. This is quickly heading the wrong direction, in a state where just 40% are vaccinated.
Elizabeth Fite retweeted
If you’re at the @AHCJ Rural Health Workshop, join our panel at 1pm CT “Data that can give context to rural health reporting”. @aallyahpatrice, @ecfite, @shawnda_smo and I will walk thru tips & tricks for finding & contextualizing data on the rural beat—which should be everyone.
Elizabeth Fite retweeted
A reminder about weather alerts: HamCo doesn’t have tornado sirens because of the terrain and proximity to Oak Ridge.
To get alerts on a smartphone, enable emergency alerts under “notifications.”
Otherwise, use a NOAA weather radio or follow the National Weather Service.
Elizabeth Fite retweeted
Many first dose appointment slots are still open as of this morning. Visit vaccine.hamiltonTN.gov to make an appointment online or call the Appointment Call Center at 423-209-5398. Look for the tabs at the top of the page, then scroll down to see all of the open appointments.
Elizabeth Fite retweeted
Stay up-to-date on current vaccine phases for Hamilton County, visit our new COVID-19 vaccine webpage: bit.ly/3hrmQxJ.
This a drive-thru clinic for those who qualify. No appointment. Free.
For questions about COVID-19, please call the hotline at 423-209-8383.
Elizabeth Fite retweeted
PSA: don’t spend time in high risk situations waiting on a vaccine like it’s Black Friday. Wear your mask, wash your hands, keep your distance for another day or so, and solve the problem. Send the vaccines to community offices—health depts and hospitals are already busy enough. – at Chattanooga, TN
Elizabeth Fite retweeted
Alexander, who rarely contradicts the president publicly, added that "if more Americans paid attention to [Fauci's] advice, we'd have fewer cases of COVID-19, and it would be safer to go back to school and back to work and out to eat." timesfreepress.com/news/loca…
Elizabeth Fite retweeted
Obesity increases the risk of COVID-19 hospitalization 3 times and severe obesity (BMI >40) 4.5 times @CDCObesity timesfreepress.com/news/loca… 36.5% of population in Tennessee suffer obesity (#5 in Country) @TimesFreePress @ecfite @ASMBS @CHI_Memorial @IfsoSecretariat @NBSaphierMD – at Chattanooga, TN
Elizabeth Fite retweeted
Sunday marks 6 months since the COVID-19 pandemic reached Hamilton County and life has changed dramatically for Chattanooga area residents.
We have compiled photos and revisited some of the biggest stories in the past 6 months in the story below: timesfreepress.com/news/loca…