Mayor Davis urges action as Covid Cases rise in Bradley County
He encourages vaccines but will not require face masks.
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Auburn Defensive Coordinator Derek Mason Tests Positive For COVID
AUBURN, Ala. (AP) - Auburn defensive coordinator Derek Mason says he has tested positive for COVID-19, like head coach Bryan Harsin. Mason said in a Twitter post that he is fully vaccinated and has recovered. He is urging others to…
Titans Ramp Up COVID Precautions Following Outbreak
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - The Tennessee Titans have ramped up precautions at their team headquarters with their COVID-19 outbreak growing to four. Coach Mike Vrabel said Tuesday he is feeling almost non-symptomatic after receiving a monoclonal antibody treatment under doctor’s…
Meigs Schools closing early tomorrow, rest of the week
DECATUR, Tennessee (WDEF) - The Meigs County school system is the latest to take action because of rising illness and Covid cases. The schools will dismiss early on Wednesday at 1PM. And they will be closed for the rest of…
Facebook post says Whitfield County Covid rate higher than Fulton County
DALTON, Ga. (WDEF) -- Is the city of Dalton safer than Atlanta when it comes to COVID-19? According to the city's Facebook post, the answer is no and the numbers may surprise you. In a recent Facebook post from the…
Georgia Gov. orders National Guard to hospitals
More than 100 National Guard personnel are being deployed to 20 hospitals across Georgia to help deal with the state’s latest surge of COVID-19 cases.
ACLU sues over South Carolina ban on school mask mandates
The American Civil Liberties Union, representing disability rights groups and parents of children with disabilities, filed a federal lawsuit Tuesday over a South Carolina law that bans school districts from requiring face masks, arguing the ban excludes vulnerable students from public schools.
Third dose of COVID-19 Vaccine for immunocompromised
Georgia (WDEF)- Anyone with moderate to severely immunocompromised can now receive a third dose of Pfizer or Moderna’s COVID-19 vaccine in the North Georgia Health District. "You must wait 28 days after your second dose to get…
Whitfield County Schools will require masks on Tuesday
DALTON, Georgia (WDEF) - Whitfield County Schools will begin requiring students to wear masks when social distancing is not possible. The new policy begins tomorrow, Tuesday, August 24. Parents can opt their children out by filling out a form you…
Cleveland City Schools Adds Mitigation Efforts to Stop the Spread of COVID 19
"Anytime you see the community numbers rising well that's just something that you're going to see in schools too. And, we need to make sure that we're being as proactive and reactive as we can," says Cleveland…
FDA grants Pfizer Vaccine full approval
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn (WDEF) - On Monday, the FDA gave the Pfizer vaccine full approval- taking it beyond emergency use Authorization. “Certainly it's something that we've been waiting for for a long time. I think for our community…
Pentagon to mandate COVID-19 vaccine, as Pfizer is approved
The Pentagon said Monday that it will require service members to receive the COVID-19 vaccine now that the Pfizer vaccine has received full approval.
Western Carolina Assistant Football Coach Dies from COVID-19
Western Carolina assistant football coach John Peacock died Wednesday due to complications from COVID-19.
US regulators give full approval to Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine
The U.S. has given full approval to the COVID-19 vaccine made by Pfizer.
Hamilton County Commissioner wants a stronger approach to COVID-19
Hamilton County Commissioner Dr. Warren Mackey wants state and local leadership to take a stronger approach to combating COVID-19.
Florida mayor urges water limits because of COVID-19 surge
The mayor of the Florida city of Orlando asked residents on Friday to stop watering their lawns and washing their cars immediately, saying water usage needed to be cut back because of the recent surge of COVID-19 hospitalizations.
Titans coach Mike Vrabel tests positive for COVID-19
Tennessee Titans coach Mike Vrabel said Sunday he has tested positive for COVID-19 and has quarantined pending further testing.
Mask, vaccine conflicts descend into violence and harassment
Across the country, anti-vaccine and anti-mask demonstrations are taking scary and violent turns, and educators, medical professionals and public figures have been stunned at the level at which they have been vilified for even stating their opinion.
Nashville Radio Talk Show Host Phil Valentine Dies From COVID-19
Talk show host from Nashville Phil Valentine died after a lengthy battle against COVID-19. Tennessee Governor Bill Lee issued a statement mourning the loss of Valentine.
The Rev. Jesse Jackson and his wife hospitalized after testing positive for COVID-19
The Rev. Jesse Jackson and his wife, Jacqueline, have been hospitalized after testing positive for COVID-19.
Connect With Ham. Co. Health Dept.:
- COVID-19 hotline: (423) 209-8383
- English Facebook page
- Spanish Facebook page
- Press Briefings
- COVID-19 Testing Calendar
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- Si tienepreguntassobre COVID-19 llame a la líneadirectaal 423-209-8383
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