Great Smoky Mountains one of 3 popular national parks closing gates
They got around 30,000 visitors last week which crowded some sites in the park.
Residents of 3rd largest county in U.S. ordered to stay home
Houston, Texas, and surrounding Harris County, have issued a stay at home order that goes into effect Wednesday. The order will stay in effect until at least April 3, Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo said at a press conference Tuesday.…
Secret Service incurred more than $950,000 in expenses for Trump Scotland resort visit
The Secret Service incurred more than $950,000 in expenses during President Trump's July 2018 visit to his Trump Turnberry Resort in Scotland, according to a new report from the the Department of Homeland Security Office of Inspector General. That includes…
Smokies closing for 2 weeks to help stop COVID-19 spread
The Great Smoky Mountains National Park is shutting down for two weeks in an effort help stop the spread of the new coronavirus.
Tokyo Olympics officially postponed until 2021
The Tokyo Olympics have been officially postponed until 2021.
Ways to keep your child's mind learning while still having fun
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn (WDEF) - It's been almost 2 weeks since spring break. That means that classes are picking back up for many students in our area. With school being so different right now, learning can be stressful for both the…
Man dies after taking drug touted by Trump as virus treatment
A Phoenix-area man has died and his wife was in critical condition after the couple took chloroquine phosphate, CBS affiliate KPHO reported. The additive used to clean fish tanks that is also found in an anti-malaria medication that's been touted…
Texas pol bashed over comments on grandparents dying, virus, economy
Texas Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick is facing a backlash after saying he'd be willing to die to restart the American economy amid the coronavirus pandemic — and he thinks other grandparents would, as well. Patrick said on Fox News Monday night…
Shortage of possible coronavirus treatment puts others at risk
Los Angeles — There has been a rush on medications that many hope can treat coronavirus. That means those drugs are now in short supply. Patients who count on them to treat other conditions may not have access. Struggling to…
U.S. postpones "Remain in Mexico" hearings due to coronavirus
Citing the global response to the coronavirus pandemic, the Trump administration on Monday moved to postpone all court hearings for the thousands of asylum-seekers it has returned to Mexico. The Justice Department said hearings for migrants in the so-called "Remain…
How do you tell the difference between allergies and COVID-19?
"Despite the COVID the pollen is going to be out and it's going to be peaking and it's going to get bad."
Governor Lee talks about facemasks, dentists and when we go back to school
He explains his reluctance to order mass closings.
Local brewery wants to deliver as restaurants, other establishments ordered to do drive-thru, take-out and delivery only
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - At Wanderlinger Brewing Company, life lately has been anything, but normal. “People are quarantined. They’re not wanting to go out if they don’t have to. We have lost 95 percent of our revenue and it’s basically…
Georgia governor orders bars, clubs closed amid coronavirus
ATLANTA (AP) — Georgia's governor is ordering bars and nightclubs around the state to close because of the coronavirus as the number of confirmed infections statewide reach 800. Gov. Brian Kemp said the order will take effect at noon on…
When will America reopen? Conflicting news
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - As just about every jurisdiction today officially declared a state of emergency over the Coronovirus, more businesses are closing. But for how long? We got a lot of new guidance today, but some of it is conflicting.…
Orchard Knob Elementary food distribution
One elementary school is making sure kids don't go hungry while they are out of school during the coronavirus pandemic.
Coronavirus forces schools to postpone prom
WALKER COUNTY, Ga. (WDEF) -- It's peak prom season. It's also peak Coronavirus season. Social distancing is causing many traditional high school highlights to be postponed or canceled. That includes prom. One school decided to cancel just three days before.…
Other retailers closing during pandemic — not Hobby Lobby
As major U.S. retailers temporarily shut their doors to help contain the coronavirus, Hobby Lobby is assuring consumers that it's safe to keep shopping. The arts-and-crafts chain is keeping stores open in states that have yet to order non-essential businesses to close. On…
Trump says U.S. "was not built to be shut down," as coronavirus hurts economy
President Trump signaled that he wants the economy to be back in full swing as quickly as possible, telling the public during a Coronavirus Task Force briefing that his administration will reevaluate the 15-day guidelines the White House issued last…
Student Food Delivery
It's enough food to feed a child for at least two days and a way to fill the void when school is out of session.
Gilead suspends access to experimental coronavirus drug
Biotechnology company Gilead Sciences is halting emergency access to its experimental coronavirus drug, citing "overwhelming demand." The coronavirus outbreak has caused such a surge in requests for the drug, called remdesivir, that they have "flooded an emergency treatment access system…
Mayor Berke closing more businesses in Chattanooga
"Most importantly, I want you to stay home."
Texas becomes latest state to halt abortion services amid outbreak
The Texas Attorney General's office just ordered all clinics that provide abortion to immediately stop providing the procedure in order to comply with the state's temporary suspension of surgeries that are not deemed "medically necessary," according to a statement from…
When are your taxes due in 2020? The IRS extension explained
Internal REvue The IRS says individuals and businesses can delay filing and paying federal tax bills for 90 days, to July 15 from April 15, as part of an emergency relief plan amid the coronavirus pandemic. Here's a breakdown of…