Factories pivot to fight coronavirus, but challenges abound
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 returns as economy tanks
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…
The story behind "A Mother's Desperate Prayer"
Watch our interview with Brendalyn Shropshire and watch her humorous prayer that is a viral sensation.
Tough decisions these days for Child Care facilities
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…
1,000 retired health care workers volunteer to work in NYC
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…
Google's coronavirus screening website leads to 130 tests in first 4 days
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,…
Hamilton County cases rise, testing still limited
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…
Tennessee records first COVID-19 related death
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…
McMinn County gets first COVID-19 positive test case
the patient is resting at home
Lookout Valley Elementary employee tests positive for COVID-19
The person was in the school building within the last 14 days.
Special Shopping Hours For The Elderly And The Vulnerable
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…
Chattanooga distillery makes hand sanitizer for those in need
A Chattanooga distillery is doing their part to help those in need during the coronavirus pandemic.
Two charged in Murray County murder case
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…
Church Spreads Positivity During Coronavirus Outbreak
Churches across the country are stepping in to help those especially hit hard by the coronavirus outbreak.
Tennessee reports delay of background checks as gun sales surge
The number of requests have doubled in a month
Doctors and nurses ask public to donate protective gear
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 take upbeat tone even as virus deaths climb
Iran's leaders are vowing to overcome the coronavirus outbreak in upbeat messages marking the Persian New Year.
Friday COVID-19 Cases
New cases in Bradley and Hamilton Counties today
Goldman Sachs: 2 million could apply for unemployment this week
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…
What does it mean to shelter in place?
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…
NYC has over 4,400 cases of coronavirus — the highest by far
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…
Income tax filing deadline moved to July 15 from April 15
Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin has announced that the deadline for filing U.S. income taxes has been moved from April 15 to July 15.
Coronavirus response is now "under one roof," FEMA head says
As FEMA takes over the United State's federal response to the coronavirus, Administrator Peter Gaynor said he has "every single federal agency" and commercial partners at his disposal. But he was short on specifics of what the agencies are doing.…
Hamilton County Schools providing food while schools are closed
To assist children and families with food while schools are closed, meals will be prepared at select school cafeterias in Hamilton County Schools for food pickup.