Small businesses can apply for loans as result of virus
Tennessee small businesses that have been economically harmed as a result of the coronavirus outbreak can apply for U.S. Small Business Administration disaster loans.
TECH BYTE: Tech to Help You Work from Home More Efficiently
Let's look at a few apps that will make this kind of "home work" a bit easier on you.
No Gyms? No Problem!
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Today, Governor Lee passed a stay at home order that closed businesses and gyms. Earlier this week, Mayor Berke had gyms within the city limit closed. Since then, people all around have been finding different ways…
Ringgold First Reported COVID-19 Case
RINGGOLD, Georgia (WDEF) - According to Ringgold Mayor Nick Millwood, a family in Ringgold has reported that their son tested positive for Coronavirus. The mayor says that the family's son is in his 20s and he is self-isolated at his…
Coronavirus updates: Global death toll tops 13,000
The number of deaths caused by the coronavirus worldwide reached at least 13,049, including 340 in the U.S. and 4,825 in Italy, where the devastating virus has brought the country to its knees. Italy hit a grim milestone Saturday by recording…
East 3rd St. Church of Christ's First Online Service
due to social distancing, the pews were mostly empty as members streamed the service online.
38 test positive for coronavirus in New York City jails
At least 38 people have tested positive for coronavirus inside New York City jails, officials said, signaling the largest outbreak in American jails since the outbreak began. For weeks, activists and health officials have feared the virus would spread rapidly…
Rand Paul is 1st senator to report positive test for virus
Kentucky Sen. Rand Paul says he has tested positive for COVID-19, the disease caused by coronavirus.
Tennessee Governor Lee Signs Order Restricting Restaurants and Gatherings
Tennessee Governor Bill Lee signed Executive Order 17 calling for businesses across the state to utilize alternative business models beginning at midnight CDT on Monday, March 23, 2020 until midnight CDT April 6, 2020.
Nashville Mayor Orders Residents To Stay at Home
Nashville Mayor John Cooper issued a 'Safer At Home' Executive Order Sunday morning.
Shooting On North Terrace Leaves Two Injured
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- Chattanooga police are investigating a shooting that happened Saturday afternoon. According to CPD, the shooting occurred near 3800 North Terrace. Two men were shot and both are suffering non-life threatening injuries. Police say that both victims were…
Saturday Afternoon Fire In Lookout Valley
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - A Saturday afternoon fire on North Moss Avenue left one man injured. According to the Chattanooga fire department, firefighters rescued the man and his pet python after someone alerted them about the fire. The home has…
Dalton Distillery Adding Hand Sanitizer To Their Resume
DALTON, Georgia (WDEF)- Dalton Distillery is giving back to their community in a special way during this time. They went from moonshiners, to vodka distillers and now they have something new to add to their resume. For the last 100…
Google launches highly-anticipated coronavirus website
After a week of speculation, Google announced Saturday morning the launch of an educational website on coronavirus in the United States. The site focuses on education, prevention and local resources surrounding the pandemic. In a blog post, Google said it worked…
How to donate personal protective equipment
As the number of coronavirus cases in the United States exponentially increased this week, health care workers sounded the alarm about shortages of personal protective equipment (PPE). Around the country, hospitals and medical centers are facing shortages of N95 masks,…
Ohio abortion clinics ordered to stop procedures
All of Ohio's abortion clinics have been ordered to stop providing the procedure as the state clamps down on medical services to preserve protective gear amid the growing coronavirus outbreak. The order, if enforced, would make abortion even more difficult to…
Extended Hiring for Hospitality Workers
As businesses in the hospitality industry are closing down, people who are out of a job still have a chance to earn money.
Finding New Ways to Social Distance
Members of the Concord Baptist Church found a way to spend time together while still practicing social distancing.
Dr. Rob Headrick Offers Medical Advice
Although social distance is becoming a norm, he did suggest more people step outside to better their chance of fighting the virus
First Coronavirus Case in Marion County
Marion County now has it's first case of coronavirus.
National Park Service offering virtual tours of closed parks
The coronavirus pandemic has forced businesses, schools and restaurants to lock their doors — and now it's forcing U.S. national parks to close as well. But for those looking for an escape into nature, the National Park Service and other…
Pence says he and his wife will be tested for coronavirus
Vice President Mike Pence said Saturday that he and his wife will be tested for the coronavirus, after a staffer in his office tested positive for the virus. Pence made the announcement during the daily briefing by members of the…
Americans stranded abroad amid coronavirus pandemic
New Jersey — The coronavirus pandemic has exploded to more than 250,000 cases worldwide, with more than 11,000 deaths. Thousands of Americans want to get back to the U.S. but can't due to travel restrictions enacted to fight the outbreak.…
Factories pivot to fight coronavirus, but challenges abound
General Motors, Ford, Rolls-Royce and other companies are talking to governments about converting idled factories to make vital goods.