Remote Area Medical free health clinic back at Camp Jordan this weekend
EAST RIDGE, Tenn (WDEF) - The Remote Area Medical or RAM clinic is back in the Tennessee Valley this weekend. The RAM clinic is a nonprofit provider of pop-up clinics…
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Hamilton County Health Department to Begin Moderna Booster Shots
HAMILTON COUNTY, TN – The Hamilton County Health Department will begin administering the Moderna COVID-19 booster shots to eligible persons by appointment only at the Carta Bus Barn beginning Tuesday, October 26th. The CARTA Bus Barn, located at 1617 Wilcox…
Pfizer says COVID-19 vaccine more than 90% effective in kids
Kid-size doses of Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine appear safe and nearly 91% effective at preventing symptomatic infections in 5- to 11-year-olds, according to study details released Friday as the U.S. considers opening vaccinations to that age group.
White House rolls out plan to vaccinate children between the ages of 5-11
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn (WDEF) - Ever Since vaccinations have become readily available to the public, children under the age of 12 have been left out, leaving them vulnerable to the virus. But that is expected to…
Can new variants of the coronavirus keep emerging?
Can new variants of the coronavirus keep emerging? Yes, as long as the virus that caused the pandemic keeps infecting people.
Officials: Tennessee can't drop COVID rule despite GOP push
Tennessee labor officials say they are unable to reject a federal rule designed to protect health care workers from COVID-19 despite receiving stern instructions earlier this week from Republican lawmakers to do so.
FDA OKs mixing COVID vaccines; backs Moderna, J&J boosters
U.S. regulators on Wednesday signed off on extending COVID-19 boosters to Americans who got the Moderna or Johnson & Johnson vaccine and said anyone eligible for an extra dose can get a brand different from the one they received initially.
White House details plans to vaccinate 28M children age 5-11
Children ages 5 to 11 will soon be able to get a COVID-19 shot at their pediatrician's office, local pharmacy and potentially even their school.
Southwest: We Won't Put Unvaccinated Workers On Unpaid Leave
Southwest Airlines will let unvaccinated employees keep working past early December instead of putting them on unpaid leave if they apply for an exemption on medical or religious grounds. (more…)
Bradley County Commission approves Essential Employee Bonuses
BRADLEY COUNTY, Tenn (WDEF) - On Monday, the Bradley County Commission approved a $21 million plan to distribute funds they received from the government. A chunk of that $21 million is going right…
Potential of mixing and matching COVID-19 vaccines
CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee (WDEF) - "There was not any vote taken about mixing and matching," said N.C. State/public health scientist Dr. Julie Swann. The official guidance is to get the…
Are we finally rounding the corner on the pandemic?
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - With COVID cases, hospitalizations, and deaths all on the decline, could the Delta variant surge finally be coming to an end? Dr. Jay Sizemore certainly thinks so. "I…
Colin Powell has died of COVID-19 complications, family says
Colin Powell, former Joint Chiefs chairman and secretary of state, has died from COVID-19 complications, his family said Monday. He was 84.
FDA panel endorses booster shot for J&J COVID-19 vaccine
A panel of U.S. health advisers endorsed booster doses of Johnson & Johnson’s single-shot COVID-19 vaccine Friday, saying they should be offered at least two months after immunization.
Get Vaccinated Chattanooga continues vaccine push in some less vaccinated communities
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- More than 54 percent of Hamilton County is partially vaccinated. But, some zip codes in Chattanooga are struggling more than others. From block parties to $100 give aways,…
Could the Merck Covid-19 Pill be a game changer in this pandemic?
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn (WDEF) - On Monday the pharmaceutical company Merck asked the FDA to grant emergency use authorization for a covid-19 pill. If granted, this would be the first oral medication approved for the…
Texas governor orders ban on private company vaccine mandate
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott issued an executive order Monday to prohibit any entity, including private business, from enforcing a COVID-19 vaccine mandate on workers and called on state lawmakers to pass a similar ban into law.
No appointments needed for Covid-19 booster shots
The Hamilton County Health Department is now offering the Pfizer COVID-19 booster shot with no appointment needed.
Merck asks US FDA to authorize promising anti-COVID pill
Drugmaker Merck asked U.S. regulators Monday to authorize its pill against COVID-19 in what would add an entirely new and easy-to-use weapon to the world's arsenal against the pandemic.
COVID-19 vaccine protest in Fort Oglethorpe
Supporters of Tennessee Neighbors for Liberty protested Saturday in support of Nurses and staff members at CHI Memorial in Ft. Oglethorpe.
Connect With Ham. Co. Health Dept.:
- COVID-19 hotline: (423) 209-8383
- English Facebook page
- Spanish Facebook page
- Press Briefings
- COVID-19 Testing Calendar
CONÉCTESE CON EL DEPARTAMENTO DE SALUDDELCONDADO DE HAMILTON:
- Si tienepreguntassobre COVID-19 llame a la líneadirectaal 423-209-8383
- Facebook enespañol
- Sitios de pruebas
- Canal You Tube enespañol
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Steps to Prevent Illness for Coronavirus COVID-19
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