Erlanger receives Breast Milk donations from Mothers' Milk Bank of Tennessee
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn (WDEF) - Did you know that nearly 40% of NICU mothers* aren’t able to produce enough milk? But, thanks to Milk from the Mothers’…
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Update on Omicron COVID-19 variant from Tennessee Dept. of Health
NASHVILLE (WDEF) - Officials confirmed the first confirmed case of the Omicron COVID-19 variant in the United States on Wednesday. A California native returning from South Africa has tested positive for it. The person was vaccinated. The victim has had…
Next phase of reopening Chattanooga Community Centers
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - Mayor Tim Kelly announces that most of Chattanooga's Community Centers are open as of today. They had been shut down by the pandemic. Now only three remain closed. East Lake is being remodeled. And the Cromwell and…
Local health officials express concerns over Omicron variant
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…
EXPLAINER: What is this new COVID variant in South Africa?
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…
COVID variant spreads to more countries as world on alert
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…
High inflation? Low polling? White House blames the pandemic
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…
Hamilton County Health Department Offering Booster Shots To Anyone Over 18
The Hamilton County Health Department announced it will begin administering COVID-19 vaccine booster shots for anyone age 18 and older.
Tennessee gov backs signing bill aide said violates US law
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.
How COVID shots for kids help prevent dangerous new variants
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.
Official: More than 90% of fed workers got shots by deadline
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.
New hurdle for COVID-19 home testing -- the holiday season
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…
US opens COVID boosters to all adults, urges them for 50+
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…
Health Department Says They Are Stocked Up and Ready to Administer Booster With Full Approval
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…
Gov. Lee is ending the Covid state of emergency
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 governor's aide warned new COVID law was illegal
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.
Operation Christmas Child drop-off locations are now open
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…
Covid Endgame: How do we cross the finish line?
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.
Exemptions so far to new law limiting Covid mandates
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…
Local physicians address vaccine misinformation and children vaccinations
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.…
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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Steps to Prevent Illness for Coronavirus COVID-19
Follow these steps to help prevent yourself and others from coronavirus COVID-19.