Here are the details of Hamilton County's first public Covid-19 testing
The tests are free, but you will need to be referred by your doctor or health provider.
Watch President Trump's daily coronavirus briefing
[cbsn] NEW YORK (AP) - Stocks fell and ended the first quarter with a decline of 20%, the market's worst quarter since the dark days of the financial crisis. The loss for the S&P 500 in March alone was…
Tennessee midwives see surge of interests from expecting mothers due to Coronavirus
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn (WDEF) - The coronavirus pandemic is creating even more anxiety for women who are expectant mothers. Some are now preparing for the possibility of not having a traditional hospital birth, as they once planned. Pregnancy and birth should…
Pentagon holding ventilators until HHS says where they are needed
A senior military general says the Pentagon has not yet delivered any of the 2,000 ventilators it offered to the Department of Health and Human Services two weeks ago.
Fazoli's Takes 50% Off Drive-Thru Orders for First Responders
For a limited time, Fazoli's in Chattanooga will take 50% off for first responders when they visit the drive-thru.
High winds leave damage, power outages in Alabama
High winds have toppled trees in central Alabama, blocking roads and causing power outages.
Andrews NC mayor shutting down roads to keep visitors out of his town
"You may not agree with my plan that I'm putting in place.."
Dalton Philanthropist Jack Bandy dies from Covid-19 complications
DALTON, Georgia (WDEF) - Funeral services are pending for a pioneer in the Dalton carpet industry who died over the weekend from the coronavirus. Jack Bandy was also a noted philanthropist in Whitfield county. His granddaughter Annalee Harlan, told the…
Plastic Surgery Group makes adjustments, still open for cancer, trauma patients
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - The Plastic Surgery Group is making adjustments in order to stay open. “We’re in the plastic surgery group business, but we do a lot of other things. We have a very diverse group. We have surgeons…
Getting help for seniors in finding information online
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - A lot of things are going online now because of the coronavirus. But not all senior citizens know how to use the internet. That's where the older adults technology services and Senior Planet San Antonio are helping out.…
New development for Andrews Box Company site near Main Street
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - a fresh new look is coming to Rossville Avenue next year. Investors announced a development of a new mixed-use community. The development is expected to cost around 25 million dollars and is at the old Andrews Paper…
Vets are now offering curbside service for your pets
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - Like most people, places and businesses, veterinarians are having to adjust to Covid-19 and social distancing. The New Hope veterinarian center uses curbside service to keep clients and staff protected. Clients drive to the front of the…
Dade County packs 2000 meals today for students
TRENTON, Georgia (WDEF) - The need for school lunches is in high demand now more than ever, as Covid19 shows no signs of slowing down. Schools in Trenton, Georgia are making sure children have enough food to last them each…
Monday COVID-19 cases
86 cases now in the News 12 coverage area, seeing a big jump in our outlying counties since Friday. 5 deaths now in the region.
UTC's I.T. Solutions for Covid-19
The U.T.C. SimCenter is working with organizations and local business to help solve problems related to Covid-19.
Governor: dozens at Tennessee nursing home have virus
NASHVILLE (WDEF) - Authorities say a new coronavirus outbreak at a Tennessee nursing home has prompted it to be temporarily closed for cleaning while dozens of its residents and staff members go into quarantine. A hospital says without elaborating that two…
Gov. Lee issues Safer-at-Home order closing more business
NASHVILLE (WDEF) - As pressure is mounting on Governor Lee to do more about the cornoavirus, he orders a "Safer-at-Home" order for Tennessee. The order closes all nonessential businesses. This is a step short of a shelter-in-place order. And it…
$25 Million Mixed-Use community development coming to Chattanooga's Southside
Investors announced a development of a new mixed-use community.
Watch President Trump's Monday COVID-19 Update
[cbsn] NEW YORK (AP) - New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo said the number of reported coronavirus deaths in New York shot up by 253 in a single day to just over 1,200. A Navy hospital ship has arrived in New…
Skyuka Hall online learning
As teachers prepare online lesson plans, one school is doing its part to help kids who might need some extra attention.
The SimCenter is offering computer resources for COVID-19 solutions
"We're a think tank that brings together the right resources."
Pastor arrested for violating rules amid virus outbreak
A Florida sheriff sought an arrest warrant for the pastor of a megachurch after officials said he held a service with hundreds of people.
Health officials say we aren't social distancing enough as cases rise
Two more positive cases today, one more death.
Ironman and Chattanooga Symphony schedule the latest virus victims
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - The Coronavirus is pushing back more events this spring. Organizers have decided to postpone the 2020 Sunbelt Baker Ironman 70.3 which was scheduled for Chattanooga on May 17th. They have a new date of August 23rd. "In…