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…
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…
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.…
General Motors, Ford, Rolls-Royce and other companies are talking to governments about converting idled factories to make vital goods.
Former White House economic adviser Kevin Hassett is returning to 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue as a temporary unpaid economic adviser, he confirmed to CBS News, as the administration scrambles to address the economic fallout from the coronavirus pandemic. Hassett, whose return…
Watch our interview with Brendalyn Shropshire and watch her humorous prayer that is a viral sensation.
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - The phrase "It takes a village" has never been more true than right now, during the global coronavirus pandemic. Right now childcare facilities are forced to decide to stay open or close. News 12 Now Taylor Bishop…
In just 24 hours, 1,000 retired health care workers in New York City volunteered to join the fight against coronavirus, Mayor Bill de Blasio said in an interview with WCBS 880 on Wednesday. The mayor likened their bold decision to his…
A website developed by a subsidiary of Google's parent company has screened 12,000 people for coronavirus since it launched Sunday night, ultimately leading to 130 tests. Another 350 people were scheduled to be tested in the coming days. The website,…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The number of confirmed COVID-19 cases in Hamilton County is on the rise. The health department was alerted to three more cases -- bringing the total number up to eight. The Hamilton County Health Department does…
NASHVILLE, Tennessee (WDEF) - Public health officials announce the first COVID-19 fatality in Tennessee. A 73 year old man died on Friday in Nashville. He had underlying health conditions and died from complications from COVID-19. The number of positive cases…
the patient is resting at home
The person was in the school building within the last 14 days.
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - From toilet paper to hand sanitizer, grocery stores all over the world are experiencing shortages. Consumers everywhere are stock piling groceries. This tactic may help out your home, but your decisions are beginning to hurt the…
A Chattanooga distillery is doing their part to help those in need during the coronavirus pandemic.
CHATSWORTH, Georgia (WDEF) - Murray County investigators have charged two people in the murder of Chatsworth man. The body of Kenneth Bunn was found Monday afternoon on Carlton Petty Road at the Conasauga River Bridge. Within 72 hours, investigators charged…
Churches across the country are stepping in to help those especially hit hard by the coronavirus outbreak.
The number of requests have doubled in a month
With the number of confirmed coronavirus cases in the United States growing exponentially, health care workers are sounding an alarm about shortages of personal protective equipment —known as PPE —like N95 face masks, surgical gowns, medical face shields and nitrile…
Iran's leaders are vowing to overcome the coronavirus outbreak in upbeat messages marking the Persian New Year.
New cases in Bradley and Hamilton Counties today
Workers are losing their jobs at an unprecedented pace as the coronavirus shutters businesses and brings the economy to a sudden stop. That could lead as many as 2 million people to file for unemployment benefits this week alone, according…
Millions of people in Northern California were ordered to shelter in place on Tuesday — one of the strictest preventative measures utilized yet during the coronavirus outbreak. Governor Gavin Newsom issued an order two days later telling people statewide to stay…
New York Governor Andrew Cuomo announced at a press conference Friday that New York City has 4,408 confirmed cases of the new coronavirus. That's more than half of the 7,102 confirmed cases in New York state, and more than any…
