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…
3 workers at facilities housing migrant kids in U.S. custody test positive for coronavirus
Three staff members at facilities that care for unaccompanied migrant children in U.S. custody, as well as one foster parent, have now tested positive for the coronavirus, federal officials said Monday. The three staff members work at two different facilities…
Monday COVID-19 Case County
Now 19 cases in our coverage area, another 12 in neighboring counties.
Justice Dept. asks Congress for expansion of judicial powers
Washington — The Justice Department has submitted to Congress legislative recommendations addressing how court cases should proceed as the nation grapples with the coronavirus pandemic that has brought daily life in the United States to a halt. The proposals were…
Astronaut who spent 665 days in space has advice on isolation
Retired NASA astronaut Peggy Whitson, who spent 665 days on the International Space Station, advised people feeling isolated while staying home during the coronavirus pandemic to remember the "bigger purpose" everyone shares. By social distancing and quarantining, people are "saving…
NYC convention center becoming coronavirus hospital
Conversion of the main showroom floor of the Javits Center in Manhattan is expected to begin this week, turning the 1.8 million square feet of convention space into New York City's first field hospital to respond to the coronavirus crisis, CBS New…
Loss of taste or smell could mean you have coronavirus
NBA star Rudy Gobert says he's lost his sense his smell and taste over the last few days after testing positive for coronavirus less than two weeks ago. Gobert wondered publicly about his symptoms, which a British medical group says have also…
Minnesota Senator Amy Klobuchar's husband has coronavirus
Minnesota Senator Amy Klobuchar disclosed that her husband, John Bessler, tested positive for coronavirus, according to results received early Monday morning. "He is exhausted and sick but a very strong and resilient person," she wrote in a post on Medium,…
Walker County Orders Restrictions on Restaurants and Gatherings
The Order requires all restaurants, bars, private clubs, and similar food or drink establishments to close their dining rooms no later than 12:01 a.m. Eastern Daylight Time on Tuesday, March 24, 2020.
Surgeon General: "Things are going to get worse before they get better"
Doctors and nurses confronting the expanding coronavirus pandemic say getting basic protective equipment, such as masks and gowns, and life-saving equipment, such as ventilators, remains a big concern. By Monday there were more than 35,000 reported cases of COVID-19 in…
Joe Biden adapts to telecampaign realities and upgrades home studio
As many Americans moved to tele-working and began connecting with family, friends and coworkers more regularly over online video conferencing software, Joe Biden has so far only used these platforms once to address the increasingly anxious public. But over the…
Lupus patients struggle to get vital drug after Trump comments
One of the drugs President Trump has touted as a potential "game changer" to treat COVID-19 is a vital medication for patients with lupus. However, the drug — hydroxychloroquine — has not been clinically tested or approved to treat coronavirus, and…