CHATTANOOGA, Tenn (WDEF) - The Omicron Covid variant was first identified by scientists in South Africa. Although little is known about this new variant, World Health Officials say the omicron poses a "very high" global risk. Now the race is…
LONDON (AP) — WHAT IS THIS NEW COVID-19 VARIANT? South African scientists identified a new version of the coronavirus this week that they say is behind a recent spike in COVID-19 infections in Gauteng, the country’s most populous province. It's…
LONDON (AP) — The new potentially more contagious omicron variant of the coronavirus popped up in more European countries on Saturday, just days after being identified in South Africa, leaving governments around the world scrambling to stop the spread. The…
WASHINGTON (AP) — Inflation is soaring, businesses are struggling to hire and President Joe Biden’s poll numbers have been in free fall. The White House sees a common culprit for it all: COVID-19. Biden’s team views the pandemic as the root cause of both the…
The Hamilton County Health Department announced it will begin administering COVID-19 vaccine booster shots for anyone age 18 and older.
Tennessee's governor stood by his decision to sign sprawling limits on COVID-19 restrictions into law, even though his own office warned the bill would violate federal disability law and put the state at risk of losing federal funds.
Estimates show that for this November through March 12, 2022, vaccinating 5- to 11-year-olds would avert about 430,000 COVID cases in the overall U.S. population if no new variant arose.
More than 90% of federal workers received at least one dose of a COVID-19 vaccine by Monday's deadline set by President Joe Biden.
WASHINGTON (AP) — Millions more home tests for COVID-19 are hitting store shelves, but will there be enough for Americans hoping to screen themselves before holiday gatherings? Gone are last year's long lines to get tested, thanks to nearly a…
WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. on Friday opened COVID-19 booster shots to all adults and took the extra step of urging people 50 and older to seek one, aiming to ward off a winter surge as coronavirus cases rise even…
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - Friday morning, the FDA approved the COVID vaccine booster for all adults. And a few hours later, an outside panel of the CDC voted unanimously to recommend allowing all adults…
NASHVILLE (WDEF) - Governor Bill Lee is ending the current Covid-19 state of emergency in Tennessee. It will expire at midnight and he is not renewing it. "For almost 20 months, this tool has provided deregulation and operational flexibility for…
Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee's office warned lawmakers that their bill limiting COVID-19 restrictions would violate federal law that protects people with disabilities and put the state at risk of losing federal funds.
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn (WDEF) - Drop-off locations for Operation Christmas Child boxes are now open! Operation Christmas Child has been collecting and delivering shoebox gifts—filled with school supplies, hygiene items, and fun toys—to children worldwide…
Just a few weeks ago Covid-19 cases were steadily declining. Unfortunately, that low didn’t last long as cases are once again on the rise.
By JONATHAN MATTISE Associated Press NASHVILLE Tenn. (AP) - Universities and a national laboratory are among those landing exemptions to a Tennessee law that limits or prohibits most government entities and businesses from instituting COVID-19 prevention mandates. Early exemptions have…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn (WDEF) - Since the CDC approved Pfizer’s vaccine for children ages 5-11, two weeks ago, more than 26,000 children in the state of Tennessee have been vaccinated.…
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - Hamilton County School officials announce changes they are making in the aftermath of new laws passed by the Tennessee legislature in the recent special session on Covid protocols. Generally speaking, the law takes decision making away from…
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - Mayor Tim Kelly has ordered a phased reopening of Chattanooga community centers beginning this week. He cites improving Covid case numbers in the city for the decision. Eight YFD centers will open on Thursday. They are Avondale,…
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - The Hamilton County Health Department on Monday announced a pair of Covid-19 vaccination events for children between 5 and 11 during Thanksgiving week. Both feature the Pfizer vaccine for children. And you will need to make an…
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